Driving In India

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i.e. to oncoming truck, "I am going too fast to stop, so
unless you slow down we shall both die". In extreme cases this may be
accompanied by flashing of headlights. Single casual blast means "I have
seen someone out of India's 870 million people whom I recognize", "There is
a bird in the road (which at this speed could go through my windscreen)",
or "I have not blown my horn for several minutes."
Trucks and buses (IV, 2, a): All horn signals have the same
meaning, "I have a gross weight of 12.5 tons and have no intention of
stopping, even if I could." This signal may be emphasized by the use of
headlights.
Article IV remains subject to the provision of Order of Precedence
in Article II above.

ARTICLE V

All manoeuvres, use of horn and evasive action shall be left until
the last possible moment.

ARTICLE VI

In the absence of seat belts (which there is), car occupants shall
wear garlands of marigolds. These should be kept fastened at all times.

ARTICLE ...

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