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22. Traffic on the roads of India cannot be called fast. Because there are so many cars and the quality of roads is so poor, it is simply impossible to drive fast there. The usual speed for local drivers is 40 - 50 km/h in settlements, and on country roads, the quality of which is even worse, it is even dangerous for life to move at a higher speed.

23. Drivers in India are distinguished by very calm and friendly nature. If they honk endlessly, it should not be considered a sign of aggression. This way they can give signals to other motorists or simply honk because they are in a good mood.

24. Foreign motorists should be extremely careful and cautious during their first days in the country. Tourists often become involved in car accidents in India because they try to comply with usual traffic regulations, and often (very unexpectedly for the locals) stop at traffic lights.

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If you need a car with an automatic transmission, it is recommended to book it in advance. Cars with automatic transmissions are often sparse in India, so the rental confirmation may take a longer period.

When selecting a specific model for traveling throughout India, we recommend to take into consideration some practical apects. If you are going to drive mostly in the cities, then a car of a small size is preferable, while for long distance trips (and trips in the mountains) we recommend to choose a larger and more powerful car.

Prior your car retrun, please clean the salon from a garbage, and do not forget to take away all your belongings from the passenger compartment.

At the car return time, please ask the officer to make a visual inspection of the vehicle for defects and to sign the acceptance report. Keep the invoice and the acceptance report for next few months.

For a car rental options in India, we advise you to check OrangeSmile.com actual offers in the orange search form at the top. We guarantee that you would not be able to find better rates anywhere else!

25. There are also some toll roads in the country, and motorists must pay from 10 to 30 rupees in order to drive on them. These roads are considered of the highest quality in the country. If you go deep into the country, you will certainly see very narrow dirt roads that have enough space for one car only.

26. According to an unwritten rule, the priority of vehicles on the road is determined, first of all, by their power and size. Tractors are not rare guests on the road, and they almost never give way to cars. Drivers of motorcycles and scooters will certainly feel the burden of this rule – almost no one pays attention to them on the road.

27. Trucks are another source of serious danger on the road. Their owners also feel very confident on the road, and they can give way to vehicles of the same size only. Drivers of trucks usually pay no attention to car drivers.

28. The majority of cars in the country are very old and worn-out. Many local people use their cars for decades. For the majority of locals the car remains the main, if not the only means of transport available. It is also quite rare to see a person travelling alone. As a rule, the number of passengers in the car greatly exceeds the permitted limit.

29. Outside large cities locals often use roads not only for their primary purpose, but also for their own needs. They can use roads to dry rice, or simply cover the road surface with washed clothes. Many people deliberately leave coconut shells on the road, so cars passing by can break it. Later, locals use the crushed coconut shell to stuff car seats and mattresses.

30. Vast majority of vehicles in India are powered by diesel fuel. It is hard to find even the 92 petrol at local petrol stations. As a rule, you can buy it in big cities only.

31. You will often see “speed bumps” in settlements, and the majority of them are marked with appropriate signs. Even if the road is relatively free, it is better not to speed up, because “speed bumps” can be located almost anywhere.

32. Do not be afraid that because of excessive slowness or hesitation local people will get angry and will want to punish a clumsy tourist. Excessive hesitation and caution will not surprise anyone, and the noise of horns is unlikely to become stronger because of a foreign tourist on the road.

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