Driving hazards in India

Due to the increased number of vehicles on the roads, the traffic hazards in India have grown considerably. If you
are driving in Delhi, you ought to be careful from the overgrown grasses, shrubs, and trees which occupy more than half of the pavement, road signs, it gets difficult to see the pedestrians and animals crossing the road, you need to be careful in order to avoid any kind of accident.

While driving on the roads of India, you will come across the dug up roads which leads to many accidents. So basically a road trip is certainly not a smooth ride, it is a kind of roller coaster ride, because you actually drive through the dug up roads. This situation even gets worse during the rainy season. While travelling, you will observe that there are no timely repairs as little investment is done in order to improve the conditions of the road.
Mostly the drivers are unskilled and untrained, some even drive vehicles after consuming alcohol, and this is one important reason of the frequent accidents in India. Also there are no rest areas for long distances, so the driver tends to drive continuously, he gets tired, fatigued, starts driving carelessly and this also sometimes lead to accidents.

It is very important to wear the seat belts and helmets while driving.
You get to see stray animals on the roads which are also a hazard and if by chance you run into them it may lead to a major accident because such things affects the concentration of the driver. People do not follow the traffic signals, pedestrians cross the roads at their own will, there are no traffic signals for them. Use of cell phones while driving is also a major hazard.

So in short driving here can be a harrowing experience but an interesting one none the less. Just be very aware of your surroundings and be careful with not just your own driving but keep an eye out for the way other are driving as well, anticipation is the key. Practice driving with a local before you venture out on your own.