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Originally Posted by techn0l0gist 1. NO KSRTC bus will go drive in the slow lane they will all drive in the fast lane, even if you honk/flash headlights - they will not budge - the conductor will put out the hand on the left side asking you to overtake from the left |
Sorry buddy, this is not the state problem anymore, this is our country's fate. I've seen this with AP (worst) & TN. Quote:
Originally Posted by techn0l0gist 2. Almost every transport vehicle with a KA plate will drive slow in the fast lane and will NOT let anyone overtake from the right. A simple flash of the headlights to 90% of the transport vehicles with non-KA plates and he will simple move over to the left and give way. |
I don't know what to say; I've seen few KA vehicles (private) allowing me to overtake from right by moving to left lane. Quote:
Originally Posted by techn0l0gist 4. You have to be very careful when a KA registered vehicle is in front of you - as there is no way of telling which direction he will swerve next ! A simple thing as an overtake can be very scary! |
First - Sorry to all my folks in KA - I've the shiver when I see AP & KA registered vehicles now days. Last evening I saw a KA registered red Swift cutting through left side & not allowing an Autorickshaw at Alexzander square. Quote:
Originally Posted by techn0l0gist All this makes me believe there is something fundamentally wrong with KA and traffic sense and enforcement of traffic laws ! |
IMO, its the frustration of traffic that causes them to drive like this in the city that has become a way of life. Quote:
Originally Posted by prince_pervez Another one: Public transport city buses will stop dead in the centre of the road and private vehicle owners (heavy vehicles) will stop as soon as someone shows a hand. No showing of signal or anything like that. I saw a bus stopping right in the middle of the road w/o any traffic sense or regard towards other users. |
Prince, this is again a national problem; last night at around 10:00 PM a govt bus stops about 10-20 feet ahead of the bus stop in the centre of the road blocking my way. I know this would happen near the bus stand but never expected it so soon. However due to my anticipation, I was almost in the right end of the bus, unfortunately, I could move further because of stoned median. He had no reason to stop like this as there was absolutely no traffic.
Now comes the bad part - I kept honking for about a minute until he moved; when he moved & I got the way, I went in front of him & stopped the car. Actually I wanted to get down from the car & give him my piece of mind, but then, I shrugged off & went away. I know I lost my cool for a second, but then I still regret for what I did; may be its part of his life everyday, but to me, I'm the person ranting over. Quote:
Originally Posted by prince_pervez Another weird thing: If a bus has stopped at a bus stop and there is already a bus in front, the the one at the back after collecting passengers will make a full right to get in front instead of waiting for the one in front to move first. I don't know whats the hurry. They aren't private operator anyway to compete for passengers. |
Again a national problem. |