Pulse of Chennai anonymous opinion poll

Wrong-side driving in Chennai — fear or habit?

In plain English: Is wrong-side driving in Chennai driven by fear or habit?

Choose between Pure fear, every ride and Habit, city is like that.

Many people in Chennai struggle with the dangerous practice of wrong-side driving on our busy roads. This poll asks whether you believe this behavior is driven by a constant fear of traffic or if it has simply become a casual, everyday habit for local commuters. Please share your perspective with us. Your response is completely anonymous and we never ask for your name.

The live Chennai verdict

Many people in Chennai see others driving on the wrong side of the road every day. Some feel scared for their safety while others think it is just how things work here now.

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Published 11 September 2026. Results represent Pulse of Chennai participants and are not a scientific population survey.