Comments on: Driving In India

By: Sebastian

Sebastian — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:13:03 +0000

ahhaha! Funny yet most of it true.

But this is why I love driving in India. The rule I follow is “As long as you don’t get hit, all else is game”.

By: harish

harish — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:03:31 +0000

Hey David,

good piece. Not entirely true but a good one. Reminds me of driving in India. Miss it

By: Sumra

Sumra — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:48:34 +0000

Outstanding article you have selected. If i say my experience, i was in Mumbai last December & i have enjoyed auto rides but some time i scared, when they go while signal is red. But in UK, driving rules are very strict. You have to pass theory test & hazard perceptions test before you apply for driving test. As new driver i have learnt heaps of things online, which I would like to share link with you http://free-theory-test.addbucket.com. Have safe driving and god bless you.

By: Rajiv Verma

Rajiv Verma — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:23:33 +0000

David I did enjoy your write up and in many ways it may be true too with all the adversities of the Indian road system vs. the population.
I guess its only when the people who read really understand the satire and take it in the right spirit and humor and not get panicky about it, its all good. And with people I mean the foreigners visiting India. I can understand the point of view of Rishi and Sunny. May be a bit more realistic and unbiased article with the same wit would have been good … “DUDE”

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:04:01 +0000

The news that mahindra has taken over kinetic is buzzing all around,they are coming up with these power scooters, all these other scooters like scooty pepp, nova, aviator looks very feminine,these scooters are much more powerful and mature in looks,
A very bold step by mahindra
I checked them out on – http://bit.ly/15URxf

By: Rajiv R

Rajiv R — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:23:31 +0000

@Rishi..”dude”…not everything is an attack on India by Western Imperialists..lighten up and laugh a little:-)

By: David

David — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:54:30 +0000

@ Rishi:

I: Only I get to say “Dude” around here with a straight face.

II: I didn’t write the piece, just passing it on.

III: It’s satire.

IV: I think practically every other country claims to manage traffic with all the modes of transport and still move on.

V: You have way too much time on your hands.

By: Rishi

Rishi — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:20:24 +0000

Dude, This is all Bullshit!!!
You don’t understand this wonderful country and how despite all the issues that we have, things still get managed.
Learn to appreciate things as they are instead of making general fun out of nothing. Many of these things are figment of your imagination or are at least experiences of 20 years or earlier. Can any other country claim to manage traffic with all the modes of transport and still move on??

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By: Ashish

Ashish — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:13:25 +0000

well said, I have similar fantastic experiences of riding on indian roads. best thing is that these rules are kind of in our blood..
The more unexpected things you can do on road the more cool you are!!!