13 Types of Drivers on Indian Roads

Honk.! Screeeecchhhh...... Vrooommmm... These are common sounds on the streets, all over the world.

Indian drivers, however, are a class apart.! Like all beings on this planet, Indian drivers can also be categorized. Listed below are 13 special categories of Drivers that are found on Indian Roads. (Not that they are not found elsewhere, just that they are a Majority in the country) and how to spot them

Which one are you?

1. The Squeezy

Now these are a *very* common species. They think and believe that they can squeeze their way out in the narrowest of places and reach their destination in one piece, irrespective of the space available. They are characterized by small sized vehicles, and a strong belief that they are in a video game where they can pick and place their vehicle in the front of the line with some "key strokes"!

2. The Gobs

A gross species nevertheless. These are the kinds who use the roads like basins and Spittoons - from spitting pan to phlegm to blowing their nose... They think it absolutely okay to misuse public roads.

Without second thoughts, they will pop out their heads and go "thoo".. whether it lands on the street or another person is a total race to escape...

3. The Footpath riders

Queue on the roads? No problem... The footpath is all ours.!! Not to mention, these will also abuse any pedestrians for coming their way with so much authenticity that the pedestrian begins to believe they are on the "wrong side". It is surprising though how they get "on" and "off" the elevated path at their convenience. 

4. Hear me Honk

These guys love the horn on their vehicle so much that they will use it at the slightest chance they get. At junctions, in roadblocks, at a red signal - everywhere. They strongly believe honking is a magic wand that will make the cars ahead of them disappear in thin air to ensure them a smooth ride until destination. 

On a less annoying day, these species might throw up a tune :) !!

5. Stunt Riders

Some of them take the saying "All world's a stage" literally and begin showing off their skills on the roads as well. The guy in the picture is a perfect example of this species - I'll go over the divider.!!

Always precarious, they have claimed lives. This habit is not something to be proud of. !!

6. F1 Racers

This species is dangerously fatal. The roads are the tracks and these are the racers. They will not drive at any speed below the max speed on their odometer. Major freak road accidents are caused by them, and many of them are fatal too.

It is in our best interests to avoid being in their lane and make a complaint as soon as you spot one. They are not just endangering their own lives, but the lives of others too.

Stay Safe, Stay Vigilant.!

7. Get Ahead drivers

These species like to stay ahead always - even in traffic. So they will do to any lengths to get to the beginning of the longest queue, even if they are breaking a 100 traffic rules in the process, including driving on the wrong side of the road.

No matter what the situation, they will not let any other vehicle pass ahead of them, or even wait till the vehicles on the perpendicular roads pass. Nope... Either they go first, or no one does.!

They will not trouble you much unless you try to stop them in any way.

8. The Itchers

This is a peculiar species. they itch so bad that they have to get scratched, and in the process ruin other species as well. Mind you, these are also very Touchy.!

The best way to identify them is to look at the bumpers. Their itch leaves evidence.!

Stay clear at all times :) else they might "rub" on you as well :)

9. Ambulance followers

These species are common but redundant. They are activated only when there is a Siren around, especially the one of an Ambulance. Rather than make way for the ambulance, they will follow the way of the ambulance to get ahead of the line and break free of the crowd.

A major offence in most parts of the world, its time we take cognizance and stop such acts - spread awareness and follow the rules, atleast for the person in the ambulance.

10. L-Boards

The species are not necessarily "learning" how to drive. The main characteristics include, but not limited to;

- Maintaining 1 meter distance from vehicles

- Breaking way before than necessary

- On a two-wheeler, if the speed is 20kmph or lower, their feet are just 1cm from the road

- Extra allowance

- Trouble parking

11. Zig-Zaggers

This category has a hard time keeping their hands stable at the wheel. They don't drive - they slither around on the roads making it a real life videogame.

12. The Splashers

Most common during the rains and immediately after a downpour. They assume speeding through a puddle of water on the streets and splashing it on everyone around is fun.!

13. Woofer-heads

Woofers, surround sound speakers and every other accessory to amplify music can be found in the boot of their vehicles. And they love to show-off .

How? Play music on full volume, roll down the windows and zoom through the streets.!

I suppose it covers the majority of the driving population. If I have missed your "category" do leave your comments below and I will add it in the next update.

Happy Driving.!!!

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