This article was inspired by a conversation I had with @OldBastard, regarding traffic orders in Mumbai.
Generally, people in Mumbai drive orderly in their lanes, pedestrians walk on the footpath and everyone follows the traffic rules.
But after 10 pm, the orderly drivers are replaced with rowdy drivers, and people walking on the footpath are replaced by youngsters looking for a thrill.
A picture of me sitting on an empty road without a care in the world. Why am I sitting on the road you ask? I was wearing a new pair of jeans by Vero Moda and refused to sit anywhere. I was scared to ruin them. My friends coaxed me into sitting on the street. Since then, I found and sat on every empty street I saw.
Anyway, I digress.
I'm a cautious driver, I have been told. 'You are too cautious, learn to relax, enjoy the drive'. Yet, I am the one without a ticket and they have plenty of them.
Ah, let's say that this article is a consequence of my eyes that observe well, a mind that likes to make quick judgments, fingers that type faster when angry, and being a frustrated driver.
Types of Drivers after 10 pm
The Family Picnic
A motorbike is meant for seating for two people, a Driver, and a pillion. But sometimes, a car is too expensive, more expensive than your children's freaking lives. Therefore, a family of four adjusts themselves on a bike. Husband, Wife, and Two children. I myself couldn't believe it, how can I expect my readers to believe it?
Hence, I took a picture-
The Couple on a Bike
The woman will grab her partner (the driver) so tightly as if her life was dependent on it. She lives by the motto, 'If I fall, he should fall too'.
I feel bad for the poor Driver. I have no idea how can he concentrate on driving when his partner is leaving nail marks on his chest.
The 'The-Road-Belongs-To-My-Dad'
If there's a sign of 'No-Entry', they'll enter the lane. If there's a 'No Parking' sign, they will park there. If it's a 'No Honking Area', you know where I'm getting with this, right?
Oh, and they like to jump traffic signals too. They don't care either about their lives or for other's on the road.
If you're waiting for the traffic signal to turn Red, and they are behind you, they won't stop honking!
This 35-second ad should summarise it.
The Road Rash
When I was learning to drive, I was told that I am supposed to be alert and have to take care of pedestrians, even if they like to cross the road at Green Signal.
No one even slightly tipped me that I was supposed to be alert of motorists that like to overtake left-right-and center.
It's actually funny to watch them fall sometimes. They get up, wipe off the dust, and get on with their drive as if nothing happened.
They believe that they are playing Road Rash and have 3 lives.
The Broom-Broom
Oh my gosh, they're worse than 'The Road Rash'. The word 'Silencer' means nothing to them.
Thanks to them, you can't sleep in on a Sunday, if you have a flat facing the road.
Thank you for waking me up on time.
The one who has been beaten by life and is trying to find some peace on the road
Hey! That's me! I drive everywhere, but, there's a difference between driving in the morning during rush hours when you have errands to run, and driving aimlessly at night to get some fresh air.
The city lights never fail me, so, from time to time, I go out for a drive simply to admire her radiance. It makes me forget all my woes and helps me find peace. It's almost like taking a pause from your everyday life. But, occasionally, today being one of them, you can't stop but think that the streets are full of idiots.
I hope you had as much fun as I did writing this. In fact, my chest feels lighter.
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I feel safer on a motorcycle than in a car. It’s because my brain is constantly looking out for idiots on the road… including pedestrians.