DRIVING RULES IN THE HIMALAYAS

Here are a few pointers to guide you towards a better drive in the mountains.

• First and foremost, be nice.
• Keep to the left, especially around corners
• Move out to overtake only when you have a clear line of sight
• Never stop too close to the vehicle ahead - if it rolls back while trying to start off your car could be damaged. Be courteous and patient - not everybody may have the torque and power you have so show them some consideration
• Right of way- on narrow roads there may be times when you'll need to wait for an oncoming vehicle to pass. Or you might need to back up to a wider area. It is courteous to give right of way to the driver with the more cumbersome vehicle. 
• Breakdowns-if you can, do try to help fellow motorists who have broken down on lonely hill roads. I have helped people and have always been helped in similar situations. I call it motoring karma. 
• Horn Not Ok Please-Go easy on the horn, but do toot it when you are going around corners or blind bends