One of the first lessons you learn in Bangalore is how to cross the road. Now that may seem like a pretty trivial task, but when you have plenty of bikes, cars, and buses hurtling in your direction without stopping, you really do have to be pretty aware of what’s going on. The traffic is pretty much like a very noisy sea, with the honking of horns replacing the sounds of waves crashing.

Don’t even think that just because you happen to be standing at a zebra crossing or even a traffic light that cars will stop for you. The trick in India is to cross when there is a break in the traffic, and just go for it. Don’t let a single motorbike make you hesitate, as they will generally go around you. Don’t assume the same for the buses.

Also don’t forget to have a good chuckle as cars and bikes overtake the tractors pulling a truckload. It’s not as hard as it seems as long as you’re patient enough. The morning and evening traffic on Airport Road is notorious for being super busy all the time.