Friday, March 12, 2010

Intersection in India

Makes you wonder if traffic lights really do all that much good.

7 comments:

John said...

It's kind of like watching auto racing. You don't want to admit it, but you're secretely hoping to see someone crash.

Eolake Stobblehouse said...

It's true. I think we all have that secret scitzo thing.

A Simpsons show did it well. The audience was enthusiastically rooting for crashes.

Timo Lehtinen said...

Surprisingly, I found this video pleasurable to watch. I think it tickles the same part of the brain as Tetris does.

Chaotic, organic orderliness.

After watching this, it is clear that traffic lights are an ugly thing. A symbol of Big Brother.

I didn't secretly want to see a crash. Quite the opposite.

neeraj said...

I was a few times in India for many months. From my experience about Indian traffic I can say: The example in the video shows VERY light traffic. But also with higher traffic it goes surprisingly smooth.

I have seen a few crashes there, but surprisingly rare and only minor ones. Traffic in towns seems to me not very dangerous because of low speed. It is much more dangerous on rural roads, because Indian habits about overtaking another car or truck are sometimes really crazy. But I have to admit, I don't know any statistics about that.

The best advice I can give: If you are taking a rikshaw or taxi in India, while driving close your eyes and trust in existence ;-)

Or open your eyes and enjoy :-)

Pascal [P-04referent] said...

"Chaotic, organic orderliness."
Nicely put!

"I didn't secretly want to see a crash. Quite the opposite."
What, you mean you OPENLY wanted to see one? ;-)

"The example in the video shows VERY light traffic" [in India]
Then I hate to imagine what rush hour must be like!

Some of the "nicest"-looking crashes can be seen in Lebanon. Really. Our drivers are among the most "talentedly" reckless in the "civilized world". ;-)

"Or open your eyes and enjoy :-)"
Tell me, Neeraj, is it cheaper than an exotic carnival ride in Disneyworld? :-)

Pascal [P-04referent] said...

"Or join your hands and pray!"
:-D

dave nielsen said...

Since they brought in all the traffic lights and stuff because of all the crashes that were happening, I guess Indians must just be better drivers. Or at least the ones who stay in India. They must kick out all the bad drivers, who come here to drive taxis.