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Distracted auto driver almost hits reversing truck while scrolling through reels
Distracted auto driver almost hits reversing truck while scrolling through reels: ‘I had to scream’
Distracted auto driver almost hits reversing truck while scrolling through reels: ‘I had to scream’
Despite being confronted, the distracted driver continued scrolling through reels, ignoring his passenger's repeated safety concerns.
Published on: Mar 25, 2026 6:22 AM IST By Trisha Sengupta Share via Copy link A woman has sparked a serious conversation about road safety after sharing her experience with a distracted auto driver. During a recent ride, she noticed the driver was scrolling through reels instead of watching the road, allegedly leading to a near-collision with a reversing truck. Despite her verbal warnings and the fact that she began recording him, the driver continued to scroll, highlighting what she described as a dangerous and widespread addiction to social media. Snippets from a video shared by the passenger. (X/@aakancvedi) “Was in an auto the other day and the driver kept watching short videos while driving. Not occasionally watching, this dude was locked in busy scrolling and not really paying attention to the road,” X user Aakanksha claimed. Also Read: ‘Men in love’: Bengaluru auto rickshaw driver hangs wife’s earrings inside auto, wins hearts She shared how, at one point, the auto almost collided with a truck because the driver was distracted. “At one point, a truck ahead of us started reversing, he didn’t notice, and I had to scream ‘Anna nodi munde’, he braked at the last second.” After the scare, the woman asked the driver not to watch videos, and he initially agreed. “I told him, calmly, please don’t watch videos while driving, and not just with me, even when you’re alone, he agreed. But 5 minutes later, he was back at it again.” She added, “You can see in the video, he knows I'm recording him, he tries to block it with his shoulder, but still doesn’t stop watching clips.” Aakanksha explained that there is a dangerous trend of drivers scrolling through reels, attributing it to widespread phone addiction. She warned that even careful drivers are at risk because so many others are distracted by their screens. “I’m not even mad at him, I could see he is clearly addicted to it, he’s not really at fault, I don’t know who is at fault. And there are so many people who do this everyday, scrolling through reels while driving. And it’s dangerous, even if you are careful there is always a chance someone else on the road is glued to their phone and they don't pay attention.How did social media react?
An individual wrote, “Glad you recognise this as dangerous. Please end the ride and get off the auto next time if this happens.” Another added, “He is at fault! He is risking his life along with others. Addiction as an excuse is too small when it's a matter of life and death.” Also Read: ₹45,000 a month">‘Whole ride felt wholesome’: Bengaluru commuter recalls meeting woman auto driver earning ₹45,000 a month A third commented, “Attention span is so cooked. I have been in so many cab rides where the driver has minimised the map and just watches YouTube videos or some reel while driving.” A fourth expressed, “I see this EVERYDAY and it's almost exclusively auto or transport vehicle drivers. They are literally glued to the screen. Some of them hold the phone in one hand while driving with the other.” (Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.) ABOUT THE AUTHOR Trisha Sengupta Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More Viral Video Auto Get Latest Updates on Trending News Viral News, Video, Photos and Weather Updates of India and around the world News / Trending / Distracted Auto Driver Almost Hits Reversing Truck While Scrolling Through Reels: ‘I Had To Scream’ See LessA woman has sparked a serious conversation about road safety after sharing her experience with a distracted auto driver. During a recent ride, she noticed the driver was scrolling through reels instead of watching the road, allegedly leading to a near-collision with a reversing truck. Despite her verbal warnings and the fact that she began recording him, the driver continued to scroll, highlighting what she described as a dangerous and widespread addiction to social media.
“Was in an auto the other day and the driver kept watching short videos while driving. Not occasionally watching, this dude was locked in busy scrolling and not really paying attention to the road,” X user Aakanksha claimed.
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She shared how, at one point, the auto almost collided with a truck because the driver was distracted. “At one point, a truck ahead of us started reversing, he didn’t notice, and I had to scream ‘Anna nodi munde’, he braked at the last second.”
After the scare, the woman asked the driver not to watch videos, and he initially agreed. “I told him, calmly, please don’t watch videos while driving, and not just with me, even when you’re alone, he agreed. But 5 minutes later, he was back at it again.”
She added, “You can see in the video, he knows I'm recording him, he tries to block it with his shoulder, but still doesn’t stop watching clips.”
Aakanksha explained that there is a dangerous trend of drivers scrolling through reels, attributing it to widespread phone addiction. She warned that even careful drivers are at risk because so many others are distracted by their screens.
“I’m not even mad at him, I could see he is clearly addicted to it, he’s not really at fault, I don’t know who is at fault. And there are so many people who do this everyday, scrolling through reels while driving. And it’s dangerous, even if you are careful there is always a chance someone else on the road is glued to their phone and they don't pay attention.
Also Read: ₹45,000 a month">‘Whole ride felt wholesome’: Bengaluru commuter recalls meeting woman auto driver earning ₹45,000 a month
A third commented, “Attention span is so cooked. I have been in so many cab rides where the driver has minimised the map and just watches YouTube videos or some reel while driving.” A fourth expressed, “I see this EVERYDAY and it's almost exclusively auto or transport vehicle drivers. They are literally glued to the screen. Some of them hold the phone in one hand while driving with the other.”
(Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.)
Source: HindustanTimes
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