Jaya,
I am currently in India (Hyderabad), and have been driving for 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. 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 right most 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 offence or disrespect to anyone who reads this. These points are due to my experience only.
Regards,
-Som G
From United States, Woodinville
10I am currently in India (Hyderabad), and have been driving for 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. 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 right most 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 offence or disrespect to anyone who reads this. These points are due to my experience only.
Regards,
-Som G
From United States, Woodinville
Its amazing people want to learn car driving on an HR Website........Better hire a driver and keep one HR manager for him who can motivate him, record his attendance, leave,salary, compensation and benefits etc as well as give him customer training and other things that an HR Manager can do in that scenario it can be helpful otherwise writing here is of no use..........
From United Kingdom
From United Kingdom
hello mr jaya,
i couldn't understand how u have posted such silly questions in citehr, there are upteen sites which explains u abt car driving.
if u are a real professional pls don't use this valuable site for such things and wasting ur time and others time.
It is also very funny to see that so many people have added comments also. If it would have been some hr issue nobody would have commented.
i appeal to all to have a change in such kind of attitudes.
From India, Delhi
i couldn't understand how u have posted such silly questions in citehr, there are upteen sites which explains u abt car driving.
if u are a real professional pls don't use this valuable site for such things and wasting ur time and others time.
It is also very funny to see that so many people have added comments also. If it would have been some hr issue nobody would have commented.
i appeal to all to have a change in such kind of attitudes.
From India, Delhi
Dear Arbind,
Well, my answer is cent % practical and just b'coz you learnt 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 yrself 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...and 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 present or future can demand from a person and people like me can therefore make-out well before time what problems one can come across based on 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 the 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 b'coz 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 for 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 b'coz 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 with any difficulties on the road; your insurance is always there to back you off with financial needs. And, very important: Make sure before hand, you get a list of all “Cashless Hospitalization” available in your city with which your Insurance company has tie up with, this will seriously save your time during critical situations! Keep a printout of such list in your car ALWAYS!!!
Enjoy driving but most importantly: Safely!
Regards,
Apoorva.
From India, Mumbai
Well, my answer is cent % practical and just b'coz you learnt 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 yrself 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...and 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 present or future can demand from a person and people like me can therefore make-out well before time what problems one can come across based on 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 the 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 b'coz 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 for 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 b'coz 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 with any difficulties on the road; your insurance is always there to back you off with financial needs. And, very important: Make sure before hand, you get a list of all “Cashless Hospitalization” available in your city with which your Insurance company has tie up with, this will seriously save your time during critical situations! Keep a printout of such list in your car ALWAYS!!!
Enjoy driving but most importantly: Safely!
Regards,
Apoorva.
From India, Mumbai
I am few months late on commenting ...but still ....just for fun !!
this may be irrelevant but few tips from my Indian and abroad driving.
1) In India Single way roads are difficult to drive upon , so avoid overtakes in the beginning .
2) On a single road , don't leave your half and make a space for the vehicle coming from the front ,, do it only if required .
3) Use horn every now and then .
4) Don't look in the mirror for the back traffic ,,,you will loose concentration from front and mind will be feared ...yes do look at it while overtaking .
5) Respect the common man walking on the road ,,,,give him the preference ,,,don't compete with him ,,,remember you are in Air Conditioner and he is sweat bathing.
6) Slow speed driving is relaxing ,,,,high speed is stress giving.
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 if somebody is coming from the back ...
9) If you are on a red light on uphill , then , use handbrake and clutch coordination once the light in green.
10) Confirm the lights once ,,,save battery.
11) You may now 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.
13) REMEMBER IF YOU CAN DRIVE IN INDIA YOU CAN DRIVE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.
ALL THE BEST
regards
ATTRI
From Korea
this may be irrelevant but few tips from my Indian and abroad driving.
1) In India Single way roads are difficult to drive upon , so avoid overtakes in the beginning .
2) On a single road , don't leave your half and make a space for the vehicle coming from the front ,, do it only if required .
3) Use horn every now and then .
4) Don't look in the mirror for the back traffic ,,,you will loose concentration from front and mind will be feared ...yes do look at it while overtaking .
5) Respect the common man walking on the road ,,,,give him the preference ,,,don't compete with him ,,,remember you are in Air Conditioner and he is sweat bathing.
6) Slow speed driving is relaxing ,,,,high speed is stress giving.
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 if somebody is coming from the back ...
9) If you are on a red light on uphill , then , use handbrake and clutch coordination once the light in green.
10) Confirm the lights once ,,,save battery.
11) You may now 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.
13) 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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