Originally Posted by Sarvodaya (Post 1593481)

As per the news it is said that the Sumo driver tried to avoid colliding with a truck in front of the vehicle, the driver of which had applied brakes suddenly, after seeing a cow crossing the road.

Originally Posted by LongDrive (Post 1593805)

I think we should also look at other aspect of safety :
• Highways should be provided safety from cows or other animals.

Originally Posted by aerohit (Post 1593685)

So thats like saying - the lack of ABS and poor stability of this Ferrari was cause of this Accident. Right?


Recently, I see more and more Indians starting to have a superstitious belief that ABS is god given gift that saves lives. They are demanding all kinds of safety features in their cars, but they still wont give up rash driving! DUH

I have to say let them learn their lesson the hard way.

Originally Posted by LongDrive (Post 1593805)

I think we should also look at other aspect of safety :
• If the maiden divider on the road would have been there.
• Highways should be provided safety from cows or other animals.

Originally Posted by Trust_In_Thrust (Post 1593711)

In other words if we have an ABS equipped good handling car we will never have an accident and anyone owing such a car can never end up dead.

ABS , NICE handling cars do not save you for sure.It is the judgment , knowing the limit's of yourself and the car will keep you safe to a much further extent.

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom (Post 1594171)

In UK, it is said that it is always your fault if you run into the person in front of you, however unexpected their action may be.

Originally Posted by Sathyagith (Post 1595602)

Saw this Karnataka State Road Transport Bus which had jumped a bridge to land on the shallow river below, between Tarikere and Bhadravathi.
Cause suppose to be the sleepy driver at 3.00 AM in the morning today. Two people have lost their lives and 18 others injured.

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May their souls RIP.


As per press report
Two killed, 18 injured in mishap in Karnataka - dnaindia.com

Originally Posted by AyAn! (Post 1591035)

That is really sad man! Lucky Juin di escaped unhurt!
Looks like minimal damage to the engine bay.But still,60K setback is bad,real bad.

Originally Posted by predatorwheelz (Post 1590920)

Estimate for repairs is 60K.

Originally Posted by vinaydas (Post 1593631)

clearly a lack of ABS and poor high speed stability of this Tata was the cause of the demise of those 11 people.

Originally Posted by (Alok) (Post 1595677)

What can ABS do in a head to head collision? I doubt even Airbags can!!

Originally Posted by predatorwheelz (Post 1591214)

Thanks guys. My wife held on gamely till the time help arrived, fighting off the locals as well as the irate Innova crowd.

Ah, the Innova story. At the time of impact, there was a driver and 2 (early 20ish) girls in the Innova. All 3 got down and started shouting at my wife. One of the girls demanded that she hand over her DL and reg papers to them. Another claimed she had called the police (Why????). My wife refused to bow down and matched them shout by shout (hail the vocal powers of Bengali women:uncontrol). The locals were the icing on the cake, refusing to let both parties go (presumably as they couldnt figure out who to extract more money from). Within 5 mins the Innova's real owner also arrived and joined the party.

So by the time my FIL and I reached, it was my wife against an army. As stated, we shooed the crowd off first.

Then the Innova owner walks up to me and starts demanding money. "Its your wife's fault, she was the car behind" and similiar bullcrap.

Firstly, I didn't think it was her fault. Secondly, I dont think too kindly of people who get together as a family (driver in tow) and try to strongarm a single woman. All this was communicated to the owner in not too subtle words, as was the "polite" request to back off. He did, thankfully.

The wrecker arrived in 10 mins, and took us to the garage. That was the end of the drama.