Re: Close shaves everyday! Quote:
Originally Posted by tharian Yes, agree to blaming the Innova drive is not right since I shouldn't depend on him on what is ahead. |
Another issue is the typical reaction the Innova driver would have received if he asked someone to slow down because of obstacles ahead.
The other day, in Mumbai, while driving in choc-o-bloc traffic on the WEH - an Accord was tailgating me (and others depending on which lane he managed to swerve into) coupled with incessant honking.
A few minutes into it, I just raised my hand asking him where can I go (given it was very slow moving traffic). An innocent gesture like that resulted in him trying to push me of the road, coupled with swearing, etc.
Thankfully it didn't prevail for too long (as he took an exit), but if he did - I may have been posting this on the road rage thread after losing my cool.
Bangalore, IIRC, has worse road rage - so I won't be surprised if the Innova driver was just playing safe.
Sadly, there are very few roads that are truly safe and well built. The others, well - it's better to cruise and drive defensively. Not only is it less stressful, but it is better for your car, and wallet too!
It might take a couple of minutes longer, but at the end of the day - it all evens out.
Heck - even on the Mum-Pune expressway, & freeway I've noticed cows crossing / strolling across the road! |