When planning a trip to India, first of all, you need to prepare for such a trip. Difficulties can arise both for lovers of walking, and for those who give their preference to motor vehicles. The main feature that characterizes the roads in India is the virtual absence of traffic regulations. That is why even the most experienced motorist will find it difficult to adapt to the “rules” of the road that are common in India.
Roads in India are exotic everywhere and in everything
In addition to the chaos reigning on Indian roads, you need to pay special attention to the presence of not only traditional cars and motorcycles, but also a large number of various "exotic" modes of transport. These road users in India may be: rickshaws; camels and elephants; simple pedestrians.
Due to the fact that the sidewalks in India are almost completely loaded, residents of the country prefer to walk directly on the roadway: because of this, it is absolutely impossible for a tourist to feel free, comfortable and easy while driving.
In accordance with the generally accepted rules of the country, the movement is left-hand. Thus, the randomness and almost complete absence of rules are not the only surprises that an untrained foreign motorist will have to overcome in India. Left-hand traffic significantly aggravates the situation for tourists traveling around the country. You should also pay attention to the fact that the rules of the road can be radically different in different cities of India: the norm in one locality may turn out to be completely unacceptable in another.
Car rental in India
It is recommended to rent a car in advance: this way, you can significantly save money (most often you need to do this several weeks or even months before arriving in the country). Even if you have to rent a car upon arrival, then you need to give preference to points located near the airports: it is here that a wider selection of vehicles is presented.
Road quality in India
Satisfactory road quality is the prerogative of major cities in India. At the same time, roads and highways outside large cities are very difficult for untrained drivers: dirt roads are quite slippery, and sharp turns significantly complicate traffic, making the road a real challenge. In addition, the difficulty lies in the fact that the roads in India are practically not equipped with road signs and signs. In addition, in India it is definitely impossible to find road markings, and if they are sometimes found, then the residents do not pay attention to them at all.
Naturally, there are traffic rules in India, but here they are perceived by the inhabitants of the country as a simple formality. But, despite this, accidents on the roads of the country are extremely rare: from this we can conclude that after all, chaos on the roads of India is orderly.
