The white painted traffic lines are completely redundant in Delhi. There is no such thing as staying within the lines. The lines are there purely for show and to give one the impression that safety is a priority. Even when there is minimal traffic (which is hardly ever) drivers don't stay within the lines.
This was highlighted further on our drive to Jaipur. It's approx 240kms Delhi - Jaipur yet it took 6 hours with only one 20 minute pit stop. Chaos, I tell you, sheer consistent, utter chaos....and this was driving on a "tollroad".
And the use of your car/tuk tuk/bus/scooter/truck horn is fully encouraged every single time you accelerate or brake. It's used to say "hello, I'm here", "get out of my way". "i'm overtaking", "you're going too slow", "move over", "let me in", "I'm horny"...no just joking, I made that one up...that's only in Australia (hehe). Or as the back of the trucks state "Horn Please".
You can also ride your bicycle on the major roads...eek!!
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