Winter fog has already made North India’s roads scary, but one viral clip shows just how far some people are willing to go instead of slowing down. What looks like a normal drive quickly turns into a jaw-dropping scene that has left social media users worried. The video, shared on Instagram, shows a car trying to move through extremely thick fog where visibility is almost zero. Instead of stopping or waiting it out, the group comes up with a risky idea. One man climbs out and sits on the car’s bonnet, using hand signals to guide the driver through the fog.
From inside the vehicle, a passenger explains the situation in Hindi, saying, "It’s an off-road patch and we are unable to see anything here. We can’t figure out where to turn." Since the road is completely hidden under fog, they decide that placing a person outside the car is the best solution.
What makes the clip even more unsettling is the casual tone of the group. They jokingly call the man sitting on the bonnet "ADAS Level 4," comparing him to a high-tech driving assistance system. While they laugh, viewers online are anything but amused.
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The video shared on Instagram by the handle 'davldeed' has crossed more than 12 million views, with many people calling the act careless and dangerous. Users pointed out that even a small mistake or sudden brake could have led to serious or fatal injuries for the man on the bonnet.
One user wrote, "Accident se pehle Thand se mar jaega." "Always open the camera... It works best in fog and will show u a clearer image on screen," a second user wrote. "Well, you can try camera mode, open pro mode, and adjust the settings; you'll get better visibility," wrote a third user. "Reason why Women live longer than men" added a fourth user.
In the end, the clip has become a harsh reminder that foggy roads are not a joke and shortcuts like these don’t make journeys safer, they only make them more dangerous.