Honking: A Necessary Evil in India's Chaotic Traffic.

Let me tell you something my grandfather always said: "Beta, if you want to survive driving in the craziest, most reckless country, practice honking. It’s the only way to save yourself and others."

In Western countries, honking is rare because drivers are generally more educated about road safety and follow traffic rules. They see honking as unnecessary and even offensive in many situations. But let’s be real—India isn’t the West. Here, anyone can get their hands on a vehicle, and with it, a false sense of entitlement to the road. Combine that with questionable driving licenses, and you have a recipe for disaster.

What we should be doing is suspending the licenses of reckless drivers and giving them proper lessons on how to drive responsibly. But that’s wishful thinking in a system as chaotic as ours.

So, in India, if you want to navigate the madness and survive, you have to use your horn. But let me be clear—this doesn’t mean I’m promoting unnecessary honking or noise pollution. Honk when it’s necessary, like when it can actually save lives or prevent an accident, not just because you’re impatient.

The reality is, a horn here isn’t just a way to vent frustration; it’s a survival tool. It clears your path, signals your intentions, and helps avoid mishaps in a country where lane discipline is practically non-existent. Hate it or accept it—that’s just the way it is in India.