It’s a personal blog and it doesn’t cite the sources
properly because it is from my perspective. This creation is purely subjective
as many other can find many different ideas.
What are the problems
faced by everyday riders like me?
Not much. In a centralized government and centralized
system, there is not much left in the areas other than central. For example, I
do not face much of a traffic jam, like someone from Kathmandu faces. I mean I
have never experienced a traffic jam in my home town. I did face traffic jam
due to victims asking for compensation and blocking the road, natural
calamities that blocked the road and caused traffic jam, but pure traffic jam,
such as overly busy roads, diversions and all, I don’t have it here.
Other problems like road conditions, parking, one way
system, lane system and the list goes on, but other than road system and a bit
of parking, there is no problems here. Sure, the road has its place for
improvement. It can be widened, made lanes but its ok here. There is not much
traffic here. So, not much of a problem.
The problem that I face is people not turning the sidelights
while changing roads or lanes, people using the high beam lights in local roads
and small roads. I mean come on, don’t you have any idea that if you don’t show
turn signs while turning, a person right behind you can hit you and you won’t
have anything for defense. It’s your responsibility to show fellow riders where
you are turning so that the riders behind you can adjust their speed or change
their overtaking action. It’s for you and your safety, not for others.
And the topic of using high beams while riding. Do you know
where high beams are used? Do you frigging know where and when to turn your
high beam lights on? In fact, the vehicles that are supposed to come for Nepal,
should have their high beam headlights turned off. High beam lights are meant
for longer and wider field vision during high speeds, especially on one ways.
If there are multiple lanes, and there is lane for one ways, you can use high
beams. Otherwise, don’t. The rider right in front of you in opposite lane can’t
see shit because of your high beam light right in their eyes.
And since we are talking about headlights, do you know why
high displacement bikes have their light turned on even during daylight? It’s
because they are meant for high speed and you can see them from miles away.
It’s mainly for safety purposes. [My thinking only, I don’t know why they have
their lights turned on all the time]
What are the
solutions?
Simple, follow the traffic rules. Don’t use pressure horns
in residence areas, hospital areas, school areas, protected areas. In fact, if
everybody follows the rule, there is no need to push horn.
And don’t be a stupid person and use low beam light if you
are travelling in small roads, 2 lanes road, with public on the road. It really
hurts if you turn high beam in such places.
Use turn signals. It’s very important for your safety and
the others safety as well. Stay updated and be calm while riding.
Thank you.
