Driving is more than operating a vehicle; it requires observing basic etiquette such as giving way to cars exiting parking spots, staying in the left lane when moving slowly to allow faster traffic to overtake, and avoiding littering on the road or roadside.
The author recounts a recent experience at a fuel station opposite Hotel Tragopan. While preparing to head west toward Vishal Mega Mart, an eastbound driver stuck in traffic failed to maintain a safe gap, driving too close to the vehicle ahead. This caused a blockage that created an 11‑minute jam, a delay that could have been avoided with courteous spacing.
The writer also describes incidents involving commercial vehicles. While transporting twenty water jars, the author was unable to turn into lane 10 of Kuda C because oncoming traffic was jammed. A bike rider then honked continuously from behind, suggesting the commercial driver had stalled. Additionally, a government employee driving a black Mahindra Scorpio with registration NL 10 5**1 honked aggressively, as if the road belonged to him. The author urges such drivers to respect the shared nature of public roads.
Traffic personnel stationed outside the Dulux paint shop have repeatedly stopped the author’s vehicle for documentation checks, though no fines were issued. The author advises drivers to remain patient, give way to pedestrians, avoid parking that blocks lanes, and use footbridges when available. Speeding is discouraged, as most accidents occur when drivers accelerate excessively. The message is clear: all road users should treat each other with respect and maintain basic courtesy to ensure safer, smoother traffic flow.
