Ten tips to be the smarter driver.

1. Driving is a previledge and not a right. India is a big country and it is tough to manage so many people on the road. be responsible.

2. It is tough driving at night. What makes it more difficult is idiot drivers who drive with their headlights in upper mode. Some go further and also switch on their fog lamps. You are not illuminating the road but glaring the light in the eyes of oncoming traffic. It is easy to make sure that the dash doesnt have the upper mode light on.

3. When driving on the road, you are supposed to drive in the middle of the lane and not the road. By driving in the middle of the road you are not only disrupting the traffic but increasing the chances that the driver behind you is irritated and might make a risky move.

4. A road is not a race track and a race track is not a road. Drive responsibly at moderate speeds. Even if the roads are empty we never know from which unseen road will the next vehicle come.

5. Do not talk on the phone. It is equivalent to a joker doing tricks at the circus. Nobody is that busy to stop their vehicle for 2 minutes than jeopardize the life of other around you.

6. A horn is not a sound system. Only use it when needed. unnecessary honking only adds to sound pollution.

7 .When you swear looking at someone coming the wrong side, Others do the same looking at you. Always drive in appropriate lane.

8. Don't cut through tight space. If you do, make sure your vehicle doesnt scratch or dent others vehicles. It's not just a cut, everyone is possesive about their vehicles.

9. If your vehicle is damaged in a crash. Do not be angry. Have the guts to accept the damage before buying a vehicle. It will save you a lot of time and energy.

10. A helmet and Safety belt are not for the traffic police but for your safety. Use them.
PS: It is ok to joke about that corrupt traffic police hawaldar with belly thrice the size of his head. Laugh at him on his face if need be.