Jaya,
I am currently in India (Hyderabad) and have been driving for the past couple of months (sort of looking to relocate back to India and exploring my options). So far in India, I have driven in Hyderabad and Bangalore. My total driving experience is over 400,000 miles in all kinds of weather conditions (dry, rain, storm, snow, snowstorm etc). I have driven every vehicle from a sub-compact car (comparable to Hyundai i10 or smaller) all the way up to 24-ft trucks. After driving in India, I feel the need to mention a few things that, as a new driver, you may want to consider.
1. Driving is not a right. It is a privilege. Be mindful, considerate, and respectful of others on the road (all wheels – two, three, four, and more, and especially those with no wheels, i.e., pedestrians). I know this is very hard in India, with no one else doing that. But try and be as much as you can. Change starts with one!
2. Anyone who can sit behind the wheel, effectively switch gears, and move a car is not necessarily a good driver. It takes a lot more than that to be a good driver.
3. The ability to drive fast, switch lanes quickly, cutting off others on the road, continuously moving from one side of the road to another, driving between two lanes (the white line on the road is under your car), all these are considered marks of a bad driver (or reckless driver) than marks of a good driver.
4. On the same note, driving slower than everyone else and staying on the rightmost side, being overly careful, etc., are also considered bad driving. This is because such habits either block other traffic causing a traffic jam, or worse, cause accidents on the road. Be careful, observant and confident on the road.
5. Knowing "how to move a car" alone does not constitute driving. Knowing the laws, rules, and regulations, following them, being polite, turning on lights when the light is less (not only at nights, but also during rains, heavy clouds etc.), realizing that lights on a vehicle are meant not only for us to see the road but also for others to see us.
Hope this helps. The above points are due to my frustration with the traffic and ways of driving I have seen in Hyderabad and Bangalore. I intend no offense or disrespect to anyone who reads this. These points are due to my experience only.
Regards,
-Som G
From United States, Woodinville
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12I am currently in India (Hyderabad) and have been driving for the past couple of months (sort of looking to relocate back to India and exploring my options). So far in India, I have driven in Hyderabad and Bangalore. My total driving experience is over 400,000 miles in all kinds of weather conditions (dry, rain, storm, snow, snowstorm etc). I have driven every vehicle from a sub-compact car (comparable to Hyundai i10 or smaller) all the way up to 24-ft trucks. After driving in India, I feel the need to mention a few things that, as a new driver, you may want to consider.
1. Driving is not a right. It is a privilege. Be mindful, considerate, and respectful of others on the road (all wheels – two, three, four, and more, and especially those with no wheels, i.e., pedestrians). I know this is very hard in India, with no one else doing that. But try and be as much as you can. Change starts with one!
2. Anyone who can sit behind the wheel, effectively switch gears, and move a car is not necessarily a good driver. It takes a lot more than that to be a good driver.
3. The ability to drive fast, switch lanes quickly, cutting off others on the road, continuously moving from one side of the road to another, driving between two lanes (the white line on the road is under your car), all these are considered marks of a bad driver (or reckless driver) than marks of a good driver.
4. On the same note, driving slower than everyone else and staying on the rightmost side, being overly careful, etc., are also considered bad driving. This is because such habits either block other traffic causing a traffic jam, or worse, cause accidents on the road. Be careful, observant and confident on the road.
5. Knowing "how to move a car" alone does not constitute driving. Knowing the laws, rules, and regulations, following them, being polite, turning on lights when the light is less (not only at nights, but also during rains, heavy clouds etc.), realizing that lights on a vehicle are meant not only for us to see the road but also for others to see us.
Hope this helps. The above points are due to my frustration with the traffic and ways of driving I have seen in Hyderabad and Bangalore. I intend no offense or disrespect to anyone who reads this. These points are due to my experience only.
Regards,
-Som G
From United States, Woodinville
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It's amazing that people want to learn car driving on an HR website. It might be better to hire a driver and designate an HR manager to support them. The HR manager can motivate the driver, keep records of their attendance, leave, salary, compensation, and benefits, as well as provide customer training and other HR-related tasks. This setup could be more beneficial. Otherwise, just writing about it here serves no purpose.
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Hello Mr. Jaya,
I couldn't understand how you have posted such silly questions on citehr. There are numerous sites that explain about car driving. If you are a real professional, please don't use this valuable site for such things and waste your time and others' time. It is also amusing to see that so many people have added comments as well. If it were some HR issue, nobody would have commented.
I appeal to all to have a change in such attitudes.
From India, Delhi
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I couldn't understand how you have posted such silly questions on citehr. There are numerous sites that explain about car driving. If you are a real professional, please don't use this valuable site for such things and waste your time and others' time. It is also amusing to see that so many people have added comments as well. If it were some HR issue, nobody would have commented.
I appeal to all to have a change in such attitudes.
From India, Delhi
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Dear Arbind,
Well, my answer is cent percent practical, and just because you learned driving in 10 days simply doesn't mean that others should also. And oh yeah, if you think that you are too smart in driving (trying to boast yourself here), then why don't you do one thing? Leave your current occupation and become a driver for Ms. Jaya's car. In that way, she won't need to worry about perfect and safe driving techniques; you see. Arbind, since you boast yourself here of being too fast in learning how to drive a car, the role of being somebody's driver better suits you.
And leave all the top decent level work (such as Managerial, Management, Computer Expertise, etc.) for people like me or others (leaving you) who are smart to understand what a practical scenario in the present or future can demand from a person. People like me can therefore figure out well before time what problems one can come across based on the situation and otherwise, lack of knowledge. Coming to this topic, people like me know what a person under practical situation can go through considering the fact that he/she doesn't have knowledge about how to drive a car.
And oh yes, before I say bye, Arbind, kindly let me know when you get "Driver Ka Job" so that I can congratulate you for that!
And finally, I mentioned the word "Funny" in my response earlier because driving is not a joke, and it comes to perfection with immense knowledge and confidence.
Ms. Jaya, MARK MY WORDS: 2 things will help you overcome any difficulties in driving:
a) Confidence level (Never keep thinking twice while driving).
b) Judgment level - UTMOST IMPORTANT!!!! Expert drivers mostly drive very fast but still overcome many difficulties in their way, meaning, they never bang their car anywhere merely because of their "Perfect Judgment."
And as per the car driving formula:
Judgment = Confidence.
Which means Judgment comes from Confidence!
You'll understand later down the line what I am trying to figure out here once you learn driving and gain the qualities mentioned above.
Again: CAUTION: PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A "COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE" COVER on your vehicle so in case you face any difficulties on the road; your insurance is always there to back you off with financial needs. And very important: Make sure beforehand, you get a list of all "Cashless Hospitalization" available in your city with which your Insurance company has a tie-up with; this will seriously save your time during critical situations! Keep a printout of such a list in your car ALWAYS!!!
Enjoy driving but most importantly: Safely!
Regards,
Apoorva.
"Ya, it's a funny question on this platform, and also, Mr. Apoorva, your advice is totally nonsense and nothing else. I have learned Car driving within 10 days. One thing, if anyone has a requirement and gets proper training, then definitely they can learn in a short duration if they work with good faith and dedication. Go Ahead. All the best.
Regards,
Arbind"
From India, Mumbai
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Well, my answer is cent percent practical, and just because you learned driving in 10 days simply doesn't mean that others should also. And oh yeah, if you think that you are too smart in driving (trying to boast yourself here), then why don't you do one thing? Leave your current occupation and become a driver for Ms. Jaya's car. In that way, she won't need to worry about perfect and safe driving techniques; you see. Arbind, since you boast yourself here of being too fast in learning how to drive a car, the role of being somebody's driver better suits you.
And leave all the top decent level work (such as Managerial, Management, Computer Expertise, etc.) for people like me or others (leaving you) who are smart to understand what a practical scenario in the present or future can demand from a person. People like me can therefore figure out well before time what problems one can come across based on the situation and otherwise, lack of knowledge. Coming to this topic, people like me know what a person under practical situation can go through considering the fact that he/she doesn't have knowledge about how to drive a car.
And oh yes, before I say bye, Arbind, kindly let me know when you get "Driver Ka Job" so that I can congratulate you for that!
And finally, I mentioned the word "Funny" in my response earlier because driving is not a joke, and it comes to perfection with immense knowledge and confidence.
Ms. Jaya, MARK MY WORDS: 2 things will help you overcome any difficulties in driving:
a) Confidence level (Never keep thinking twice while driving).
b) Judgment level - UTMOST IMPORTANT!!!! Expert drivers mostly drive very fast but still overcome many difficulties in their way, meaning, they never bang their car anywhere merely because of their "Perfect Judgment."
And as per the car driving formula:
Judgment = Confidence.
Which means Judgment comes from Confidence!
You'll understand later down the line what I am trying to figure out here once you learn driving and gain the qualities mentioned above.
Again: CAUTION: PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A "COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE" COVER on your vehicle so in case you face any difficulties on the road; your insurance is always there to back you off with financial needs. And very important: Make sure beforehand, you get a list of all "Cashless Hospitalization" available in your city with which your Insurance company has a tie-up with; this will seriously save your time during critical situations! Keep a printout of such a list in your car ALWAYS!!!
Enjoy driving but most importantly: Safely!
Regards,
Apoorva.
"Ya, it's a funny question on this platform, and also, Mr. Apoorva, your advice is totally nonsense and nothing else. I have learned Car driving within 10 days. One thing, if anyone has a requirement and gets proper training, then definitely they can learn in a short duration if they work with good faith and dedication. Go Ahead. All the best.
Regards,
Arbind"
From India, Mumbai
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Hi, I am a few months late on commenting... but still, just for fun! This may be irrelevant, but here are a few tips from my experiences driving in India and abroad:
1) In India, single-way roads can be challenging to drive on, so avoid overtaking in the beginning.
2) On a single road, don't leave your half and make space for a vehicle coming from the front; do it only if required.
3) Use the horn every now and then.
4) Don't look in the mirror for back traffic; you will lose concentration from the front and mind will be feared. Yes, do look at it while overtaking.
5) Respect the common man walking on the road; give them the preference. Don't compete with them. Remember, you are in an air-conditioned vehicle, and they are sweating.
6) Driving at a slow speed is relaxing; high speed is stressful.
7) I am sure you are not a smoker/drinker.
8) When stopped on a busy or non-busy road, if required to open the door, look into the mirror to check if somebody is coming from the back.
9) If you are at a red light on an uphill, use handbrake and clutch coordination once the light turns green.
10) Confirm the lights once; save battery.
11) You may know, but one more time: In India, left-hand turns are free, and in Europe/America, right-hand turns are free.
12) You may be driving right, but the other may not, so be alert always.
13) Make sure you have your license and other documents with you every time you drive.
14) Always wear a safety belt.
15) REMEMBER, IF YOU CAN DRIVE IN INDIA, YOU CAN DRIVE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.
ALL THE BEST
Regards,
ATTRI
From Korea
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1) In India, single-way roads can be challenging to drive on, so avoid overtaking in the beginning.
2) On a single road, don't leave your half and make space for a vehicle coming from the front; do it only if required.
3) Use the horn every now and then.
4) Don't look in the mirror for back traffic; you will lose concentration from the front and mind will be feared. Yes, do look at it while overtaking.
5) Respect the common man walking on the road; give them the preference. Don't compete with them. Remember, you are in an air-conditioned vehicle, and they are sweating.
6) Driving at a slow speed is relaxing; high speed is stressful.
7) I am sure you are not a smoker/drinker.
8) When stopped on a busy or non-busy road, if required to open the door, look into the mirror to check if somebody is coming from the back.
9) If you are at a red light on an uphill, use handbrake and clutch coordination once the light turns green.
10) Confirm the lights once; save battery.
11) You may know, but one more time: In India, left-hand turns are free, and in Europe/America, right-hand turns are free.
12) You may be driving right, but the other may not, so be alert always.
13) Make sure you have your license and other documents with you every time you drive.
14) Always wear a safety belt.
15) REMEMBER, IF YOU CAN DRIVE IN INDIA, YOU CAN DRIVE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.
ALL THE BEST
Regards,
ATTRI
From Korea
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