As we shifted from trivandrum to thrissur ( the state capital and cultural capital of the GOD's own country) recently, I had the privilege (hope I can call it so) to drive in both these cities within a gap of only a few months. This enabled me to look at some of the striking differences between the two, on the road. I do not intend to emphasize on the condition of the road. Instead, what was more striking to me was the road manners that I happened to see !
At trivandrum, if one could make sure that he/she adheres to the traffic rules and maintain the much expected
manners, chances are comparitively high that he would be driving comfortably. However, the cultural capital had something else in store. People were found to be negligent even while crossing the roads. I couldn't imagine how they dared to be so. The sound of horns doesn't seem to mean anything to them or rather they don't even seem to hear it. Well, when someone sounds the horn, they do have a purpose, don't they ? To neglect this signal or warning is not accepted. Moreover, even if one strictly keeps to his side while driving his vehicle, he would find the vehicles coming from opposite direction, trying to cross on to his side so as to overtake other vehicles, more so in the case of the private buses , lorries etc. Is the road meant only for them ? Well atleast they seem to believe that way. However, I also came to know that things are worse in some other places. As I personally don't know much about it, I chose not to mention it.
There are a few exceptions to the above statements. There are many who are well behaved (on road). But the other half does well enough that the impression that a newcomer has wouldn't be too good.
The reason for this has to be found out and sorted. It could vary from the ignorance or negligence of the public to the frustration that creeps in due to traffic issues. When some people resort to such deeds, the others also would sometimes be left with no option, but to follow them. To avoid this, the public should be made aware of these things and the required measures must be adopted to reduce traffic blocks thereby providing a comfortable drive.
At trivandrum, if one could make sure that he/she adheres to the traffic rules and maintain the much expected
manners, chances are comparitively high that he would be driving comfortably. However, the cultural capital had something else in store. People were found to be negligent even while crossing the roads. I couldn't imagine how they dared to be so. The sound of horns doesn't seem to mean anything to them or rather they don't even seem to hear it. Well, when someone sounds the horn, they do have a purpose, don't they ? To neglect this signal or warning is not accepted. Moreover, even if one strictly keeps to his side while driving his vehicle, he would find the vehicles coming from opposite direction, trying to cross on to his side so as to overtake other vehicles, more so in the case of the private buses , lorries etc. Is the road meant only for them ? Well atleast they seem to believe that way. However, I also came to know that things are worse in some other places. As I personally don't know much about it, I chose not to mention it.
There are a few exceptions to the above statements. There are many who are well behaved (on road). But the other half does well enough that the impression that a newcomer has wouldn't be too good.
The reason for this has to be found out and sorted. It could vary from the ignorance or negligence of the public to the frustration that creeps in due to traffic issues. When some people resort to such deeds, the others also would sometimes be left with no option, but to follow them. To avoid this, the public should be made aware of these things and the required measures must be adopted to reduce traffic blocks thereby providing a comfortable drive.
