Firstly, my sincere thanks for everyone who thought this thread deserves a five star rating. Thank you guys. It means a lot to me.
My objective was to spread a new way of thinking and some positivity as well.
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Originally Posted by thoma What I want to know more on, is point #3 CONSTANT VIGILANCE. Could you please elaborate on your thoughts on this |
Dear thoma sir, thank you for your kind words. I will explain your query with a simple real life situation. I have lots in mind, but here is one which I experience almost everyday.
Scenario: Rush hour traffic in Bombay
Generally when one drives in traffic, one looks at the front car (and if you are one better, then you'll also see the ORVM's and IRVM)
Me, my primary focus is not on the car in front of me, it's the car ahead or if I can see further, then even the tall buses/trucks ahead.
Don't get me wrong here, it's not that I don't pay any attention to the car immediately ahead of me (that is dangerous), just that it comes under my peripheral vision.
If the car/bus/truck which is in front of the car in front of me (I hope I am clear) brakes, I brake immediately, even before the car which is immediately to my front.
If I see the buses at the bottom of the flyover braking and I am on the top, then I move my foot to the brake pedal instantly.
This, in addition to keeping an eye on the IRVM, and ORVM's, to scan the periphery.
You won't believe the number of times I have saved myself and the cars behind me from a pile up due to this.
Hope this example makes it a little clearer.
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Originally Posted by KarthikK Driving in India and/or watching others drive/ride on the roads here allows us an insight into what kind of people those are in real life as well. |
Thank you very much for your kind words sir. Yes by and large we can get a good insight on a person's personality by the way he drives. But there are exceptions to the rule, and it just happens I know such people.
But, by and large, very true.
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Originally Posted by dreadknight5 What I did develop is " patience" in my life. Yeah, driving in India does bring out that quality. |
Dear dreadknight5 sir, a very interesting way of saying my 1st point i.e. Self control. It automatically instills patience.
But sir, I have a sincere request, please do not lose hope. No matter how trying people become. I know for a fact that things will deteriorate a lot further, but only when we lose hope, all is lost.
I apologize if I have crossed a line.
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Originally Posted by PVS what I love the most over here, is the element of uncertainity associated with driving.
3) Patience.....defensive driving, emergency preparedness and effective utilization of time(I listen to audio books on my daily commute).
4)As a biker..
5) Some memorable incidents |
Thank you very much sir.
Agree with you on the element of uncertainty.
You must have been one of the rare breed of bikers who drive very nicely. I have seen many here in Bombay. I respect them a lot, and willingly give them way.
Thanks for sharing sir.
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Originally Posted by rohanjf Perhaps, if my wife is with me, I'll crack a joke or two.
I do have this (bad) habit of trying to overtake
People come in multiple queues, just like the way they flock around a junction when the signal is red! |
Thank you very much sir. Good to know you can crack a joke with your wife. That's exactly what I do.
Just so long you overtake them in a proper way without being hasty, it's alright. I wouldn't say its a bad habit.
It's the same here in Bombay as well. But I have learnt to be at peace. It's not worth breaking your head over such trivial things.
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Originally Posted by Arch-Angel Different thread and yes, i love driving in India (Haven't had the pleasure of driving elsewhere, but will do soon). |
Good to Arch angel sir. I have a figo too at my home. It's my favorite car as on date. Hope to hear your experience from driving abroad soon.
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Originally Posted by rajivr1612 Yes I love driving in India!!!
I love driving on our highways and I like the challenge our city roads throws at me.
been to Germany and Italy for...their driving style is purely mechanical due to the overall discipline.
But here..have to be super alert and it feels like mission accomplished ...proud of the fact that there are only two minor scratches (touchwood) |
Thank you very very much for your kind words sir. I feel exactly the same as you do. Its a mission accomplished without scratching your car, and your car is ample proof of your driving style. Keep it up and a wish you peace and happiness in the future.
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Originally Posted by shankar.balan Thank you for making me smile and for bringing some nice positivity back |
Dear shankar.balan sir,
Truthfully, you were one of the main inspirations for this thread. I had been browsing the forum extensively for past few days, and I did observe that you were a little down. Like as if you needed just a little positivity. This threads idea was already seeded long back in my mind, you just gave it a little water to let it grow.
I have to thank you the most.
Thank you very much!
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Originally Posted by chase_nt You summarized the negatives of driving in India and brought out the positives. Its very rare that i read a thread in its entirety but ....An amazing thread again and it rocks. |
Thanks a lot chase_nt sir. Hope you will get the joy of driving here back, with your polo gt.
Thanks a lot for your kind words.
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Originally Posted by samarth.bhatia Somehow, all of it isn't so exciting anymore. Seeing the possibility of an accident about to happen was thrilling. But now it's horrifying.... it is this very love of driving, that too in India, that has never scared of taking the wheel again. |
Thank you for your kind words sir. Yeah, you do love rambling (but I like it
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Here's hoping that your love for driving shall never fade.
Actually, I am just hoping that moderator bblost sir shall chance upon this thread and comment. I would really like to hear whether he still loves driving in this country inspite of him travelling by a cycle most of the time.
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Originally Posted by anekho Interesting thread! |
Thanks a lot anekho sir. Nice to hear that a person living abroad, for once finds our traffic and roads interesting and challenging.
Your sweden threads have been an eye opener for me.
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Originally Posted by samish_g The saddest part is that they are nonchalant and are least bothered about the "inconvenience" they cause to fellow road users.
"GOD SAVE THEM" |
Dear samish_g sir,
I agree to everything you say. I kindly request you to post only what you 'like' about driving in India.
Please, it is not my intention to hurt anyone, just that I wish this thread remain a little positive. I, for one, too face similar situations everyday of my life. I created this thread only, so that we learn inspite of our troubles.
I apologize, if I have crossed a line.
Thank you for reading,
Simple_car