Bengaluru: An American woman, Dana Marie, has captured social media’s attention with a hilarious video explaining the honking etiquette of Bengaluru drivers. Posted on Instagram, her clip has already gone viral, with viewers praising her witty and surprisingly accurate observations about India’s driving culture.

The honk breakdown

Seated in a car, Dana offers a comedic yet insightful commentary on the meaning of different honking styles:

  • Single horn: “Just letting you know I’m here.”

  • Medium horn: “Bro, what are you doing? Get out of my lane.”

  • Post-medium horn yelling: “Bengaluru style! People roll down their windows and discuss what went wrong.”

  • Double horn: “I’m going to pass you.”

  • Series of short beeps: “Hey, stop or pull over, I want to talk to you.”

  • Long horn with brake slam: “Move right now before we crash!”

  • Dipper (flashing lights): “I’m coming through, make way!”

She captioned the post:

“The Bengaluru descriptor where they yell out of the car window is only sometimes, but I see it more here than in any other city. The long horn usually does all the talking for people, lol.”

Anecdote from local cab ride

In her post, Dana also recalled an incident with her cab driver:

“He was so soft-spoken, wearing a tie and speaking politely on the phone. Then suddenly, he was screaming at a van driver next to us. It was so unexpected!”

Netizens react with humour

Instagram users flooded the comment section with jokes and praise:

  • “Give her Aadhar. It’s time, little one.”

  • “Most polite explanation I’ve ever heard.”

  • “Now you can apply for permanent residency in India.”

  • “This is super accurate!”

Why it struck a chord

India’s chaotic yet coordinated road culture is often a source of fascination for foreigners. Dana’s playful approach to explaining it resonated with locals, offering a humorous perspective on a daily challenge for Bengaluru’s 1.3 crore residents.