Indian roads are very thrilling. There's never a dull moment. Imagine a roller coaster on an amusement park; the thrill is ten times that. You get to meet interesting types of people along the way; I shall list and describe a few of them. They may be riding a bike or driving a car or just passing by on foot, but you do find them gamboling around.
1. The Cockblocker
These chaps are usually, but not necessarily found in massive SUVs and Trucks. They know they can't fit into a gap as wide as an autorickshaw and they don't care. If they cant have that space, you can't have it. Yes, you have been cockblocked.
2. The Mosquito
At the other end of the spectrum, you have people who think they can fit into any gap. Much like a mosquito, they tend to honk unnecessarily when they can clearly see that there's no space at all. They're more annoying than the cockblockers, and I wish they meet the fate similar to that of a mosquito: squished under a massive tyre.
3. Mr. Late and Confused
These people are quite easy to spot. One usually finds them in the right lane indicating left or vice-versa. They also have this habit of sitting in the fast lane. I forgive them because there is no concept of a fast lane in India. It is an unwritten rule that you can drive at 20 kmph in the fast lane, as long as you dont block the slow, left lane. You see why Indian roads are so much fun. We're a mixed breed of the UK and the USA. Isn't that awesome?
4. The Subconsciously Suicidal Chaps
They're magicians. They appear in front of you without any notice, from nowhere. They probably don't want to die. I think that their sub-conscious is quite sick of leading the life that they lead. They'd rather spend time texting on a phone while crossing a road, because life isn't that important. Reading that brilliant forward about Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh is number one priority.
5. The Edgy Ones
A gentle touch to their car's bumper and you'll never hear the end of it. They've got to realize that a bumper's called a bumper for a very good reason. It's made of plastic and as long as someone doesn't rear-end you quite badly, I don't see what the problem is. They've got to chill out, because life isn't worth worrying about bumpers. Worry about your teenage son instead, you fool.
1. The Cockblocker
These chaps are usually, but not necessarily found in massive SUVs and Trucks. They know they can't fit into a gap as wide as an autorickshaw and they don't care. If they cant have that space, you can't have it. Yes, you have been cockblocked.
2. The Mosquito
At the other end of the spectrum, you have people who think they can fit into any gap. Much like a mosquito, they tend to honk unnecessarily when they can clearly see that there's no space at all. They're more annoying than the cockblockers, and I wish they meet the fate similar to that of a mosquito: squished under a massive tyre.
3. Mr. Late and Confused
These people are quite easy to spot. One usually finds them in the right lane indicating left or vice-versa. They also have this habit of sitting in the fast lane. I forgive them because there is no concept of a fast lane in India. It is an unwritten rule that you can drive at 20 kmph in the fast lane, as long as you dont block the slow, left lane. You see why Indian roads are so much fun. We're a mixed breed of the UK and the USA. Isn't that awesome?
4. The Subconsciously Suicidal Chaps
They're magicians. They appear in front of you without any notice, from nowhere. They probably don't want to die. I think that their sub-conscious is quite sick of leading the life that they lead. They'd rather spend time texting on a phone while crossing a road, because life isn't that important. Reading that brilliant forward about Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh is number one priority.
5. The Edgy Ones
A gentle touch to their car's bumper and you'll never hear the end of it. They've got to realize that a bumper's called a bumper for a very good reason. It's made of plastic and as long as someone doesn't rear-end you quite badly, I don't see what the problem is. They've got to chill out, because life isn't worth worrying about bumpers. Worry about your teenage son instead, you fool.
And the most dangerous breed amongst all, "The Lady Driver". Beware, You have been warned.
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