Traffic Gimmick

Bike ride on a weekend made me realize that, when driving a car, the shouting and cursing I do on bike riders are very much applicable to me also. Came to realize that the speed at which I travel, has got nothing to do with the rules I follow (Speed in my case because after two near fatal accidents, I have slowed down a lot). I know this is not a new discovery to most of us but what amazes me is we still have a dynamic approach to traffic.

This must partly explain the traffic conditions around you. We keep making new rules as we go along and dynamically develop a new approach to traffic. I will be a true believer if you happen to say that there will be people who will break rules even if they are in place for their own good. Now I will give a modest try to do a little reverse engineering gimmick and put forward few rules for the “drivers” in general.

1. First of all, please undermine the white lines on the road those are Just meant to be Modern Art.
2. If you happen to see “STOP” written on the road, kindly excuse the painter who was doing some writing practice on the road.
3. Road dividers which are below the height of one - two feet are an open invitation for you to take that urgent “U” turn you need to take very badly.
4. As you know left is free but right is the right side for most of us. It implies you can drive anywhere on the road.
5. Slowing down and stopping at Yellow or Red signals will be appreciated. Apart from these two, the only other two forces that have the courage to stop you on roads – Animals and Pedestrian traffic (I know it is occasional)
6. In traffic Jam, please do not use the HORN in moderation, try testing its full capacity, and i.e. either till your battery dies down or till others start complaining about it.
7. Using hands free sets or Bluetooth like devices is a crime. The mobile phone must and should be glued to your ear while you are driving and answering, the most urgent phone calls.
8. It will be considered as felony if you do not exchange profanities while driving.
9. The Thumb Rule, when stuck at a railway crossing: All vehicles that cannot go under the gate MUST stop, if you and your Vehicle can bend, drag or crawl under the gate then you can blissfully proceed without stopping.
10. Last but not the least, THE 21st Century Rule: Switching on your Hazard Lights (Parking Lights) while still your car is moving means that you will take the straight road ahead without taking a turn.

Be Safe and Drive Safe…

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