Viral Video: A video showing two Russian women crossing a busy road near Jaipur’s Hawa Mahal has gone viral on social media, sparking both amusement and serious discussion about road safety in India. The clip, which is widely shared on X and Instagram, shows one woman teaching her friend how to cross Indian roads using hand gestures to signal approaching vehicles to stop.
In the video, one of the women is heard explaining, “I will teach you how to cross the road,” as she confidently raises her hand to stop traffic. After successfully crossing, she laughs and says, “Mission accomplished.” The clip has garnered lakhs of views and triggered hundreds of reactions online.
Only in India! Russian tourist shows her friend the secret hack to cross Jaipur’s crazy roads pic.twitter.com/S99mnWcUDT
Wisdom Walk (wisdom_walkss) January 1, 2026
Social Media Reactions
Netizens reacted with humour and sarcasm to the viral clip. One user wrote, “Only in India, where crossing the road is an art and experience matters more than traffic signals.”
Another commented, “Now all Indians will say, give them an Aadhaar card.”
A third user wrote, “India is so advanced, you can cross roads using gesture control—no traffic lights needed.”
While many found the moment amusing, others pointed out that it highlights a serious issue of traffic discipline and pedestrian safety on Indian roads.
Road Safety Rules
Road safety experts say that although the video may appear entertaining, it highlights the risks pedestrians face daily. They advise people to cross roads only at designated zebra crossings, foot overbridges, or pedestrian signals. Crossing randomly between vehicles increases the risk of serious accidents.
Experts also stress the importance of waiting for traffic to stop completely, even when the pedestrian signal is green. Making eye contact with drivers before crossing helps ensure they have noticed you.
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Awareness and Caution
Authorities always urge people to avoid distractions like mobile phones while crossing roads. Wearing bright or reflective clothing at night can also improve visibility. Teaching children basic road safety rules from an early age is important.
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