India, Sept. 28 -- An Indian who recently returned after living in Canada has shared a striking account of how dangerous driving in India can feel, in a viral Reddit post.

After spending two and a half years in Canada, the Redditor says he naturally follows the strict traffic rules learned there, like stopping before left turns on red lights, respecting right of way, obeying speed limits, and staying in lane.

But those habits, which kept him safe abroad, often led to abuse here in India.

"Why driving in India feels like playing with your life," the caption of the post reads.

The Redditor recounted a frightening incident that occurred while he was driving with his mother.

A man on a scooter, without a helmet and wearing earphones, sud...