Yesterday, I read an article on the honking habits of Indian drivers. It went on to describe about the level of sound pollution and the rude behaviour of Indians (honking is considered rude in most of the other countries!!).
Probably the author of that article is not aware of the basic difference between honking in other countries and in India. While in other countries they honk to seek 'right of way' - in the crowded Indian roads - we honk for numerous reasons -
- to warn the person who jumps traffic signal and heads our way on the wrong side,
- to warn the pedestrian who jumps the road median to cross the road,
- to warn bicyclists from taking a casual stride across the road,
- to warn those animals that take a casual strode in the middle of the road,
- to warn the pedestrians who share the small strip of road along with plying vehicles,
- to warn the drivers who have obtained driving license by paying few bucks,
- to warn the person who may appear as a flash in front of you from numerous blind roads,
..... the list is endless.
In India, alteast in the 'so called' metro cities, it is impossible to drive without honking, especially during peak hours. Those who talk about sound pollution and 'rude manners' should be punished to drive in Indian roads without honking for ten days (Just ten days!) - without hitting any one or being hit by any one !!! He he he....
Yes, I do honk !! ;)
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