Srijit Kumar Bhadra<p><span>Driving in Bengaluru is difficult, whether on a two or four-wheeler. Because of the development of metro rail and flyovers throughout Bengaluru, traffic density on the narrow roads is extremely high during peak hours. In bumper to bumper traffic, one can only drive at snail speeds. Also, driving rage appears to be on the rise. While driving, one must use extreme caution to avoid colliding with a person, an automobile, or a two-wheeler. Nobody knows which event will serve as a spark, transforming the situation into an aggressive battleground on the road.<br><br>If I have an appointment with a doctor, I prefer to use an auto-rickshaw to get to the clinic on time. The auto rickshaw's size and flexible design allow it to be easily manoeuvred on narrow roads with heavy traffic. Auto-rickshaw drivers usually make their best efforts while remaining cautious in order to avoid an adverse incidence.<br><br>Already, Bengaluru's roads are known for potholes, road rage, faulty speed-breakers, intoxicated driving, over-speeding, and under-construction flyovers, all of which contribute to accidents. Over-speeding can happen on flyovers and vacant roads in the early morning or late at night. In addition to this, two-wheeler drivers who drive with one hand while using a mobile phone with the other are becoming serious risks on Bengaluru roadways. For two-wheeler riders, who lack the protective framework of a car, this distraction is more dangerous, as even minor incidents can result in major injuries or fatalities.<br><br>The underlying issue is the combined impact of all of these things in a city with overcrowded infrastructure and often slack enforcement.<br><br>Please note that ChatGPT generated the two images shown in this post.<br><br></span><a href="https://fedi.social/tags/MastodonIndians" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MastodonIndians</a> <a href="https://fedi.social/tags/MastIndia" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MastIndia</a> <a href="https://fedi.social/tags/India" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#India</a> <a href="https://fedi.social/tags/Bengaluru" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Bengaluru</a> <a href="https://fedi.social/tags/BangaloreTraffic" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#BangaloreTraffic</a> <a href="https://fedi.social/tags/DrivingWithMobilePhone" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DrivingWithMobilePhone</a></p>