How to cross an Indian Road

Nick-H · Mar 29th, 2008, 13:08

Traffic in Chennai never stops for pedestrians, until it is forced to do so

--- by an encroaching mass of pedestrians that eventually take over

--- by a policeman

--- by traffic signals if it is daylight and there is a possibility traffic police may be around

capt_mahajan · Mar 29th, 2008, 13:18

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Keeping stiff upper lip, he didn't ask for any treatment

a stiff upper lip is preferable to a stiff back

Should not laugh at the incident, the gentleman could have been very badly hurt.

goangora · Apr 7th, 2008, 03:09

"Crossing the road strikes me as another example of "it shouldn't work, you can't explain how it works, but somehow it just does" "

Certainly explains how most of the traffic works too! ;-)

Taijing · Apr 23rd, 2008, 21:27

wow ! similar to China in a shopping area during the golden week, but way faster !
Congratulations for staying alive !

ebby · Apr 24th, 2008, 11:36

If you think you can cross at a zebra crossing safely, think again, you are likely to end up as a part of the crossing ! Even when the light at a crossing is green it is better to be alert and look at either side before crossing or better not to cross at all !

gypsichief · Jun 4th, 2008, 03:51

look left - look right - look left .. do a super quick calculation keeping in mind speed of closest vehicle , your speed and distance to be covered. take a call on if this is the vehicle you are giving a chance to compete against you and then go for it ..

puchoo · Jun 4th, 2008, 13:24

Traffic here tends to move more when the light is Red rather than green...

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Originally Posted by ebby

If you think you can cross at a zebra crossing safely, think again, you are likely to end up as a part of the crossing ! Even when the light at a crossing is green it is better to be alert and look at either side before crossing or better not to cross at all !

hal2004 · Aug 2nd, 2008, 21:24

I've just returned from two weeks in Hyderabad, and I had to cross Begumpet Road like this twice a day.

alouise · Sep 21st, 2008, 05:36

Cross with the cow, usually a safe bet!

puchoo · Sep 22nd, 2008, 12:19

..........

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Originally Posted by alouise

Cross with the cow, usually a safe bet!

dianetorre · Oct 21st, 2008, 02:33

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Originally Posted by alouise

Cross with the cow, usually a safe bet!

very good idea-have to try that.

alouise · Oct 25th, 2008, 16:53

dianetorre, I wasn't kidding, I actually did this to cross the chaos at Marina beach, Chennai.... but it was slow going

dianetorre · Oct 26th, 2008, 01:24

Best way to go -slowly but safely as long as you get there.Just told my husband and he thought that very funny.What if the cow decided to go in another direction.It's hard to believe they have cows running around (uhm walking around I mean)I really like cows they are so noble looking.What we would like to know is who do they belong to? -the ones that roam around on the streets.I'm getting a bit worried about crossing in India, is it worse than Rome or Naples does anyone know?.

Nick-H · Oct 26th, 2008, 02:13

You'll find most of them belong to someone; urban farm animals! Have a search around, there have been several threads about cows in India.

You'll also find that, at least in Chennai, they are no longer allowed to roam around the central main roads. You may not have to go far off the main road to find one, though: I used to live fairly central, and there was a cow-shed at the bottom of our road. Goats too, not to mention hens and I've even seen turkeys.

I have never been to Italy, but I suspect that crossing an Indian road is worse than anything European. However, the main roads have traffic lights. You still have to be wary; they may be ignored by some, but they do help.

hal2004 · Oct 26th, 2008, 05:28

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

However, the main roads have traffic lights. You still have to be wary; they may be ignored by some, but they do help.

Not in Hyderabad. Unless there's a police officer or three at the lights directing traffic, nobody pays any attention to them. I found Delhi drivers to be a bit more observant of traffic rules. The south seems to be a free for all.

Mar 29th, 2008, 13:08	#76
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,644	Traffic in Chennai never stops for pedestrians, until it is forced to do so --- by an encroaching mass of pedestrians that eventually take over --- by a policeman --- by traffic signals if it is daylight and there is a possibility traffic police may be around __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Apr 7th, 2008, 03:09	#78
goangora Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: canada Posts: 3	"Crossing the road strikes me as another example of "it shouldn't work, you can't explain how it works, but somehow it just does" " Certainly explains how most of the traffic works too! ;-) __________________ "Today is a gift, that's why it's called the present"

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Oct 26th, 2008, 02:13	#89
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,644	You'll find most of them belong to someone; urban farm animals! Have a search around, there have been several threads about cows in India. You'll also find that, at least in Chennai, they are no longer allowed to roam around the central main roads. You may not have to go far off the main road to find one, though: I used to live fairly central, and there was a cow-shed at the bottom of our road. Goats too, not to mention hens and I've even seen turkeys. I have never been to Italy, but I suspect that crossing an Indian road is worse than anything European. However, the main roads have traffic lights. You still have to be wary; they may be ignored by some, but they do help.

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