Madhumanti Maitra

television personality

nAny mother will understand what I mean when I say that kids, no matter how much you warn them, are still careless about following road rules. This is a constant worry especially when one considers the rash driving on the roads.

Also, there?re drivers who have no regard for animal life ? in fact, some truck drivers take sadistic pleasure in running over dogs.

Another problem is the kind of intimidation one has to face from bus and truck drivers. Even if you?re in the right, you always have to take a backseat. It?s terribly unfair, which is why so many people end up losing their tempers while driving, leading to accidents. This is a phenomenon the police and traffic department should study and take preventive measures about.

I drive rarely as I?m scared of the traffic here. And yes, the perception that female drivers are incompetent, does exist. It?s one that cuts across all class barriers. That said, however, I think it?s true of both men and women. After all, not all male drivers are of F1 calibre!