There have been some reports in the past of drivers pulling people onto the hood. Here is another account, from a street in Delhi. The incident occurred on the ring road of the country’s capital. Witnesses said they saw a man hanging from the bonnet of the Land Rover Discovery about three kilometers away.
Land Rover Discovery [Video]
The victim, identified as Chetan, told the media that he was near Ashram Chowk when his vehicle was hit three times by a Land Rover Discovery SUV. Chetan then got out of the car and stood in front of Discovery. However, the Discovery’s driver started moving and Chetan climbed onto the roof to save himself.
The driver of the Land Rover Discovery drove about 2–3 km before a police car (PCR) spotted the man. After police chased the driver of the Land Rover Discovery, he pulled over to the side of the road.
Defendant Ramchand Kumar says Chetan came and stood in front of his car. Chetan did not move when he was asked to move. So Ramchand Kumar drove off and Chetan got stuck in the hood. Ramchand continues, stopping and asking Chetan to get out, but he would not listen. He also denies an incident between the two cars.
Incidents of police officers being dragged under the hood of a vehicle are not uncommon and several similar incidents have been reported in Delhi NCR in the past. Drivers of such vehicles are usually arrested immediately.
Road rage can occur unexpectedly and escalate quickly. It is important to remain calm while driving, especially on chaotic Indian roads. Here are some tips for avoiding traffic accidents:
How to handle Road Rage?
Driving should be relaxing. Drive as relaxed as you can. Turn on the music and air conditioning, relax, take a deep breath and unwind. Elevate your mood on the go. Obey the speed limit, use your turn signals when changing lanes, check your rearview mirrors regularly, and be aware of other drivers’ mistakes and aggressive behaviour.
In other words, try to be as polite as possible. Even if you do your best to drive smoothly, you may encounter overly aggressive drivers on the road. These drivers may exhibit behaviours such as excessive honking, rear-end collisions, gesturing and swearing, lane changes and crossings, and rapid acceleration and braking.
In those situations, it’s best to let these reckless drivers go and hope that karma catches up with them. It’s not worth spending time or energy teaching them a lesson or engaging with them. Instead, turn your thoughts away and think of your loved ones to calm your nerves quickly.
