Road rage in India is a common phenomenon. So much so, that it has become a part of every driver's routine. The overflowing population puts an immense pressure on the limited infrastructure in the country. And how can the Indian roads be spared? Overpopulation along with illiteracy and general indifference are the primary factors that make driving conditions in India a lot hostile.



Actually, a part of the blame for the fragile road safety in India also goes to the Indian driving schools. Firstly, not a lot of people prefer learning driving from a driving school. And the unfortunate few, who do end up joining driving schools in India, have a rather harrowing experience to share. Most of the trainers are inexperienced and ignorant about the prevalent traffic rules in India. They prefer imparting training on big and non-busy roads, like the Indian highways. While it is fine to initially train on non-busy roads, actual training, however, lies in imparting driving confidence on busy roads at busy hours.

The driving schools charge hefty sums for just orientation. By the time you start having a grip on the steering, your training is already nearing completion. The cold attitude of the trainers leaves you wondering if you have committed a sin by paying a driving school.

You are left at your own discretion to learn road signals in India. The knowledge of traffic signs in India hardly comes in handy with a handful of good Samaritans observing the traffic rules in spirit.

The driving schools in India need a lesson or two in getting their own house in order. The authorities need to effectively regulate the working of Indian driving schools. The trainers should be made of undergo requisite training in the modern training methods. The true scope of their service must be defined and these driving schools must be held accountable for the deficiency in service.