Road rage: Everything you need to know | Episode 17 | The PowerDrift Podcast

Road rage is a term that we hear a lot more today than we used to just a few years ago, no? In this episode of The PowerDrift Podcast, Shumi discusses the reasons why you have road rage, and the solutions to get around it. And a special thank you to the #PDArmy for suggesting that we talk about this! Please do leave us a comment with other topic suggestions for future podcast episodes! If you have more questions, other questions, please do comment! If you like the video, please do share it with your friends! Have a listen, and tell us what you think?
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[@powerdriftofficial]

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[@Moonlight-hq3gi]

great🤘

[@sharathsharu6466]

I think it's very breaf and wise for those who really love to ride most of time with out having any issues.

[@Saravananmanivel135]

I have two words - Please do the Lorenzo type ride on Streets and save Marquez type riding for circuits.

[@sharathsharu6466]

Road rage is the common thing now a days in any of the street because, if anyone who would have the situation means he would be better than the other one's or his ride would be better than the other one's. In such situations we really want to be wise and responsible to ourselves than the other who really doesn't because, they aren't the one's who are avoding rage indeed they might be college goare or a highly experienced who is riding for a long time. Avoiding the road rage means have a pleasure and calm ride. People only manage the situation when they are aware of their ride and the purpose of the ride. People who are more stressed are the one's who stairs at others so, we should indeed know the person by facial recognition or by his attaire and we should be wise wheather he might be elderly person who could be stressed from long time or a college goer who doesn't even know what the machine is capable and how to handle. By following the rules one could always avoid the rage of others who isn't so, please make sure you would always use the buttons and click while it is necessary so the other one would be aware of your riding and will be backed-up.

[@Zoomfotohub]

Another great topic Shumi 🙌 thanks for this video .... when these types of situation occurs I try to control my anger for first 30 sec trust me it works and it diminished the situation till the date ...still I get angry this video was kind of eye opener or therapy you can say

[@Pinakimania]

My driving instructor told me once. 'People are dumb, deaf and blind on the road. Drive accordingly and eat your ego.' Has saved my life a lot many times this quote. Excellent video as always, Shumi ☺️

[@aravinthgopal5621]

Yesss. I heard a driving instructor saying this too .💯🧘‍♀️🫂

[@clintsride]

Excellent

[@Don_Mitchell]

“It’s not my circus and they’re not my monkeys”. I needed this perspective. Thank you. 🙌🏼

[@jnvid1]

Professor Shumi, thank you again for sharing knowledge!! I can relate to your RD 350 incident. I was on my Duke 390 and two guys on Duke 200 wanted to race, signal turn green, I let them overtake me, I crossed the intersection and stopped. Didn’t see those folks again. I laughed at myself (a younger me would have raced), got back on the bike and reached office with calm and relaxed mind.

[@harshaokin8064]

"you're probably stressed about your next exam" .. . . shumi knows that a lot of their follower base is made up of students who watch PD instead of their online classes. hehee

[@sksandip24]

🤣

[@soumyarn99.]

Shumi always teach us to be a better version of oneself.

[@siddharthshinde5827]

💥💯

[@thinkingaloud7925]

he's like the motorcycle sensei

[@soloqVenu]

True. It is like motorcycling is just a way to teach us about being a good human. :)

[@diptarkaghoshhajra5551]

"It's not my circus, and they are not my monkeys." This is something that will stay with me for a long time. For a guy who is on the road a lot, be it 4-wheels or 2, this was an episode I needed. Thanks again Shumi!

[@vedant.patil8]

I am that kind of car driver. Where my co-passenger thinks we are driving slow or not hurrying but manage to reach the destination much much faster.

[@dhvanantrivedi]

“Indira nagar ka gunda hu meh”

[@divyanshrodney8322]

Avoiding confrontation is the best. Even if you can fight the other guy, the aftermath is not worth it. You end up punching an otherwise good person and regret it later.

[@ChrisBOMtoATL]

Well put. It's about patience and working on your riding skills.

[@AreaofInterestTV]

Thank you ShumiBaba 🙏🙏🙏

[@2751Jackson]

RD350 story OP❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥 Powerdrift has a monk ☮️

[@harshaokin8064]

my father tells me a similar line when someone overtakes us in a big rush or something: "aapka gadha aage, merak ghoda peeche".

[@vikramk9383]

Squids have disliked this and will continue to do this , until sense prevails or till they RIP

[@keenanpereira8959]

Please have this on the radio so more people may learn this 🙏🏿

[@dTm259]

"Not my circus, not my monkeys.." I'm going to be saying this next time to myself when I encounter this situation. Thanks for the sagely advise as always Shumi bhai!

[@iceman-1987]

Ah, and the "L" plate guys. Just today an "L" plate Sonet almost ran over me while it overtook me at a really high speed.

[@ourunstablemind]

🤔I think my wife has home_rage. I don't know why, I'm generally not at home or intoxicated. 😂🍺 I avoid the conformation and runaway straight to the bar. 💀

[@dhavaldoshi240]

I am so glad to be able to hear all of this at a point of time when I am learning the nuances of riding. This is going to make me so much of a better, responsible and safe rider. Thank you team for this!

[@MaTuAGaU]

Next time on Podcast can you do what not to eat/drink , what to carry and how (water/money/documents), some good and tested bluetooth devices, some basic repair kits( what to buy and how to use).

[@divyeshpatel1539]

Over the time I have tried to remain calm is such situation where pedestrian tries to jump even knowing that I'm coming and honking at them. Also not to forget people who changes the lane without even indicating. I just show them the middle finger and ride it off. And surprisingly it's mostly the people with high end cars who actually thinks they're entitled to get away with it.

[@agentK1896]

Better way to deal with idiots on the road is to take a video on your dash cam or helmet cam and send it to the cops. A mature way to respond and you are helping the community too. Does this qualify as road rage?

[@kristrails07]

No it's called reducing stupid people from doing stupid things 😉. So I feel it isnt road rage

[@ajaiviswa]

I've to be honest: I've not, in a really long time, been as impressed with a video/podcast of the Self Improvement/knowledge type as I've am now with this one. The slight tongue-in-c and yet dead pan serious approach to this entire thing was brilliant. Been guilty of the occasional non violent RoadR and do usually calm myself down but the 'but my circus/monkeys' is going to stick in my head! Totally true about the difference in time saved whether your red lining it or driving comfortably; the tea breaks hurt more than anything. Dad's driving (now in his early 80s) is exactly what you've described from 16:30 on. Would ace Mumbai Goa drives and yet never brake hard, or push the tacho. Great stuff!

[@Digvijay48]

Man with wisdom I usually just shout or abuse in my head to make me get go of the thing and have my head back in peace

[@ajaysrinivasr1989]

Sir it was a great podcast. While I generally try to avoid road rage, there are situations where an idiot side swipes my car, tries to cut through traffic and scrapes my car’s paint off etc. in such a situation, how to remain calm when somebody’s mistake has actually created harm to you? The harm could be even worse on a motorcycle. Please let me know if you can answer this.

[@vikramparanjpe2813]

Shumi just changed my perception towards managing road rage. Cheers

[@dreamytrails]

This video was auto played by you tube for me. So lucky it did. This stuff is so powerful and intelligent. Amazing.

[@aravindbnr]

Really happy somebody even thought about making this video , honesty a very educative video and very well presented by Shumi.

[@HappyGoLucky_03]

Thanks a lot, Shumi.. This is immensely helpful, especially as I will riding a bike after a really long gap now. Immensely helpful tips.. Should be a must for every rider and driver to watch this. 👍🏼

[@shashwatkhare9691]

PD knows that only the people who are responsible enough will be watching this video. That was a great explanation which I have never thot of. This needs to be implemented on my next ride and drive as well. ✌️

[@tanmoy1245]

This is the power of a good content , no fancy car/bikes but presented in such a way which is very relevant in present situation. Superb Shumi 👍

[@SameerPhadtare]

Sad to see so less views on this video considering how important this topic is!

[@AnkurRajpali]

Gold gold gold! Thanks for making us better on the roads. I have personally implemented a lot of your tips already and I am a happier and safer rider. I am generally a calmer rider and often ignore roadrage, yet I found a lot of points I can actively implement 👍👍 Will keep coming back to this video 😁

[@KRB696]

Thank you Shumi and powerdrift for this podcast on road rage, for showing better ways to survive on road while traveling long distances avoiding conflict and safely.

[@SeshadriSSarkar]

The Best Episode till date. Matured & Practical content.

[@indiacha]

patience is a big thing. Only strong mindset have it.

[@udayarora9281]

"It's better to be a survivalist than to be an activist on the road." Really amazing advice! Extremely important to calm yourself down in these situations and avoid something which can't be undone.

[@cryptogames894]

What helps me is defensive driving...you just take in account the stupid things people are gonna do on the road

[@prathambhoite1635]

we want a shumi crash course on how to ride bikes safely.

[@gopalbhawal]

Shumi is practically the "YODA" of Motorcycling.

[@keshavpandey6417]

Thank you for taking up this topic and for your suggestion

[@khonchi]

This video should get 10000000M ..

[@manu198419]

Thank very much for this Shumi.

[@gurpreetgagan7671]

Your Topic Reminds me Hollywood movie UNHINGED. Thanks for great tips.

[@mukesh.b]

I wish most of the young boys sees it. The most common idiotic thing people do on the road, engage themselves in a race where there is no winner but one can be a big loser. Thank you @shumar Sir & PowerDrift.

[@user-dy6bv3vi7o]

Hello there. Not all young boys are like that. Yea, there are a lot of chhapri's out there, but all young guys aren't mad.

[@mukesh.b]

@@user-dy6bv3vi7o True & I never said that all the young boys race on road. I meant, most of young boys should see this to learn how to control anger while riding.

[@kvamshi04]

In such cases, an ambulance wins the race.

[@abhigowda6593]

It isn't available in Spotify yet?? I love hearing there cause of convenience Huge fan sir. I love to see more podcasts from you ❤️

[@aniketwani7383]

Very very helpful. Not my circus and not my monkey; I'll remember this for long time. Any suggestions on how should we calm down when stuck in bumper to bumper traffic?

[@tirtharajdas2165]

thanks..., i am a relatively short tempered person and almost every next evening i end up yelling at drivers and riders as they always run on high beam. From now I will count idiots.

[@revzzrider]

People should leave ego at home while riding or driving ! this reduces accidents & rage as well

[@Ashman7571]

Fantastic episode, 20 mins well spent!! This aspect is a big big problem in India.. Happy to see that powerdrift (you guys) is using the huge influence you have in this country's riding/driving scene to address culturally responsible topics such as this one.. Definitely sharing this video with a few specific people I know 😉... Cheers!

[@iceman-1987]

Since the time we all were sperms, we learnt to race, and win. That habit has stayed with us. dormant in some people, but still there. That's why we always have to go fast and take over the other guy (without any reason). That's my take on this topic. And btw, love to see and hear you talk @shumi !

[@Yusuf_ShaikhCHD]

Thank you Shumi! Every second and advice of this video was worth listening and following. Shumi's voice will keep reminding me not to stress out whenever I'm riding next to an idiot who drives like they own the road. I remember the quote now, Be Mr. Late than becoming late Mr.

[@shridharpp]

Thank you..

[@Samyukth_Jain]

Exactly 3 days before iam in My new R15 2 children may be 10th standard(i am also very short and lean person) Stand next to me in the bypass stop light And asked are you a rider?(in malayalam) I smiled and said anybody who rides a motorcycle is a rider They begin to rev theyre ct100 with hole in the exhaust And when the light turns green I usually goes 65 70 kmph Drops down to 45😌 And the frustration in their behaviour was so satisfying😂

[@vloggersrek]

The best RoadRage KZbin video I've seen ♥ Thanks Shumi ♥ you are such a mature rider 🤩

[@roysonr]

Happens all the time. This is some amazing eye-opener info.

[@udayshome1793]

A brilliant episode. 💕 I'll now always remember, two fingers on the sternum. "It's not my circus, those aren't my monkeys"

[@raviswarankar]

Simply love these podcasts no other automotive channel is doing it and Shumi is a master when it comes to delivering the message.....Thanks PD for making us all a more matured auto enthusiasts....👍

[@joybanerjee5168]

Very very insightful information I really agree but very important issue this one of the best information shared on road rage

[@user-ct5sg6fe8t]

Very Beautiful and necessary Information Thankyou very very Much Shumi Bhai ..... Same thing happend wid me in one incidence A Person on bike was taking his child to school , child was about 5 years may be sitting in back seat of a bike he was sleeping and about to fall , I was riding while seeing I immediately followed stopped the person and Let him aware of the situation, I was disturbed as well angry on that person but in Heart while talking I responded Politely coz someone told me very important Lesson if u r super talented in Riding skill it's all useless until u dont have Patience & Calmness. I never did single Road Rage in my Life & will never do but sometime even u r not wrong others let u to get Involved in this type of Road Rage situation and At that time I I execute to Plan B - Forgive & Forget Karma will sure Teach the Lesson for Them🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@August_of_2001]

Sometimes back my crush asked me for a ride....and daaaammmn that was the most horrible ride I ever had, having 2 close calls and a horrifying skidding of my rear wheel. 😶😶😶Tarnished my image and ruined my chances🤣🤣🤣

[@prajeeshnambiar1407]

Awesome .felt like u r giving a Ted talk on anger management issues.. absolutely superb buddy

[@Rajiveee]

Shumi = auto journo + spiritual guru

[@rohandekate54]

Very important video for road users in India! I had flashbacks of my behaviour when someone else on the road was not driving properly and how I could have controlled my behaviour. This is good stuff PowerDrift and Shumi!

[@twinblades123]

I always thought people who have roadrage aren't the type of people who will listen to advice, especially the steps that shumi mentioned.

[@rishirajnanda8030]

Why am I reminded of Rahul Dravid every time I think about road rage.... that's what marketing does to you I guess.

[@sameerdeshpande6360]

Very beautifully explained better late then never. It is going to save many lives, those will enjoy riding rather than covering distance.

[@apratimsantra]

Very well explained.. 👌

[@samrattomar7552]

Absolutely genuine approach to survive on roads.... Shumi is a smart chap...😎

[@rutwikkarekar4666]

Sir Best Starter's Bike I Am Planning To Buy HONDA CBR 600RR From INDIA

[@omkar219jcb]

good one, I usually calm myself by saying every one are noob haha!

[@princeraghav]

Use to rush to office (10 km away) because I use to get late daily.. One day met a small accident, then i realised by getting as fast as possible, maximum I could save is 5 min, So why ride in hurry when I can ride cool headedly.

[@anukritbhargava1153]

It's refreshing to have something as emotionally volatile as road rage being rationalized using logic. Thank you for yet another great video. :)

[@shreyasgurukar7523]

Few years ago, me and my parents were cruising on a highway (70kmph) and suddenly an aggressive taxi driver pulls up racing and honking(with aggressive acceleration and braking) no idea what he was trying to prove. So i just slowed down my car and stopped to the side of the road. That was the worst road rage i've seen till now and actually quite scary.

[@rdj2398]

Brilliant content,kudos to pdarmy

[@johnyblaze4587]

calming Vibe , peace :)

[@sakthiganeshs1415]

A much need video for handling people on indian roads. :)

[@2008uit123]

Thanks Shumi, I ould love if you can make a video on how to handle crashes, for example if I happen to crash into another car how should I react, Should I call police immediately? Should I pay for any damage or ask other guy to get it covered under insurance. In general how to handle major and minor accidents

[@G_techlab]

This episode is not yet published on Google podcast. 😥

[@sibub21]

Thanks shumi bro great video ❤👍

[@gouravbaganikar9002]

One more great podcast from Shumi! It would be really helpful to use some of the things mentioned by you on the road. Will definitely try to let go the things that are not in my control and reduce the effect on my safety as it really agitates the mind. Keep making such insightful videos 😁

[@somnathmisra9026]

waoo I like this podcast, so much insight. well sone team pd.

[@vijju105]

Best topic 👍

[@gokulkrishnan6374]

Does India have a minister for Road and Safety? 😃😜

[@puneetmandloi]

I couldn't find the article by Nick Ienatsch having headline "I am not in a hurry when I am on motorcycle" on cycleworld. Really interested to read it. Can anyone please help?

[@khushalthaker]

Shumi sir does not teach us just the art of riding, he teaches art of living. Great podcast. 💙

[@ezhilanromano]

I used to get mad at 'idiots' at almost every km, but now-a-days I ve learnt to laugh my a*s off instead of getting mad and it certainly works for me but hey!, thank you for the cast mate, appreciate it!!! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@12symphonies20]

Watching the podcast reminded me of all the road rage I experienced and realized how stupid I was. I try to control myself a lot and as you said avoid eye contact. But I am still a learner and will definitely keep a thing or two from this podcast.

[@pradeepmaverick3707]

Am I only one hearing ambluence siren 🚨 at background initially.. shumi be safe

[@hirenmistry3130]

Thank you so much for the podcast, loved every second to it. I totally attest to your approach and now when I am on my bike , I only focus on getting to the other side unharmed and in 1 piece. The older I get, the faster I was :)

[@arunkrishnan9512]

I need this lessons 🙂

[@anupnautiyal2851]

Only mature person like you can do this....sometimes it turn out to be so hectic everything get hell

[@vinothkumarsevugan]

Dude you are amazing ..never expected a video like this gonna change how I drive ...

[@MrPsvkrishna]

Much needed wisdom, especially for young riders with ego issues.

[@naturexlove6610]

fortnine of india...🔥🔥

[@virendradr]

DEAR SIR..INDIA FEELS BLESSED TO HAVE ANOBLE SON ,A BRILLIANT GENIOUS ,AN EXCELLENT SPEAKER..LONG LIVE YOUR SPIRIT,PASSION,WISDOM TO EDUCATE THE MASS,THE ETHICS,THE MORALITY,THE SKILL,THE TECHNOLOGY AND ABOVE ALL HUMANITY LOVE SIR

[@ktk3228]

Yes Sir What you said is absolutely right. I used to travel dangerously on my two wheeler (Activa) but when i got my Fz-25 i thought that going fast isn't going to help me and only thing that goes in my mind while riding my bike was it's better to be late than to do stupid things on road as it will only affect me. People in India car guys they don't care about the two wheelers they will cut you off whenever they feel like and same two wheelers will cut you from any direction and it is irritating as hell but it's a public road filled with idiots so you can't do shit about it. What i do is i take long breath 10 times and it changes my mood from anger to calm. Most people commuting on their vehicles going fast gonna save you max 10 min but those 10min will come at a cost of your life and think about your parents and people close to you then i think those 10 minutes won't be worth saving.

[@vinayd2]

Very pertinent topic Shumi. Thanks. I usually try to put up my hand above the shoulder with a neutral reaction (not much of it visible outside the helmet though) after an irritating incident with someone else on the road. Seems to work - the other party could interpret it as being apologetic or even a take care of your riding message. Either way I'm out of the situation fast enough.

[@Moonlight-hq3gi]

PD🤘

[@williammathew9066]

This was really informative! I myself have avoided such situations, but still the podcast with so meticulous explaination by Shumi was really good👍🏻