Road clue guides · Asia
How to recognise India from the road
Drives on the left
Busy roads, painted kerbs and a different script in almost every state. India rewards close reading.
What to look for
1
Traffic on the left
India drives on the left.
2
Many scripts
Signs often pair English with Hindi or a regional script, such as Malayalam in Kerala or Tamil in Tamil Nadu.
3
Striped kerbs
Kerbs and roadside barriers are often painted in black and white or black and yellow stripes.
4
Auto-rickshaws
Three-wheeled auto-rickshaws, often green and yellow or black and yellow, are a strong clue.
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