Re: Hedges- Good or Deadly? Hedges are supremely useful when it comes to cutting glare. But, we have uniquely Indian unintended consequences of any such well-meaning action taken by the authorities.
Member Nikhilb2008 has been involved in an accident caused by a cow jumping out through such a hedge. This happened on our Mahabalipuram drive-meet.
I have noticed on some stretches of highway, the contractor has planted flowering bushes. Looks good, and they also grow thick. And we have villagers darting across the road to pluck those flowers for puja!!
Indian highways are always going to be full of sudden and potentially deadly surprises of all sorts. It doesn't matter whether hedges exist or not, as drivers we need to be alert for anything, really! Hedges cut glare all the time, but will add to danger sometimes. So, I think they are a good idea in the end. |