Driving in India
03.05.2008
Just some notes I have taken when I see drivers in India:
I don't think cars here have a gas or brake pedal, instead you just continuously press the horn of the car with the left hand for gas and to brake you make intermittent sounds with the right hand. Both of your hands should always be on the horn unless you are getting really outside of your lane, in that case you can move your left hand from the horn to the steering wheel but only for a couple of seconds.
When you drive, you should always assume that people and other vehicles are going to move out of your way, but you should always be conscious that the holy cow will do anything to get in your way.
I think that drivers are fined if they don't pass the vehicle in front of them.
Your car is not allowed to distance itself more than one inch from cars on your side, behind or in front.