Pro trip #1
To avoid traffic, try traveling at 3 am like I did. However, KT our driver who drove us from the airport our first night was kinda sleepy while driving. It was nice that the no on was on the road so it's was fine with us driving in the middle of the road. Also no respectable places are open at 3 am, so keep that in mind.
Pro tip #2
Rickshaws are these little yellow & green go carts that propel people through the city. These can be both your best and worst friend. They are everywhere and they can get you around on ge cheap. However make sure your Rick puts the meter on, or you'll be sure to get overcharged for your ride.
Pro tip #3
In India a road could have two lanes, but there will always be atleast four lanes of traffic.
Cars are nice to have in Bangalore. You can sit on a comfy seat, have AC, possibly even a cassette player, and not to forget a huge metal cage protecting your body in the case of an accident. Granted, I haven't seen any accidents not because Indian are safe driver, but because drivers in India will do anything to avoid other cars to make sure their car won't get hit. This includes but is not limited too; driving on the sidewalk, running red lights, honking like no tomorrow, and flashing their high beams.
I've also noticed that many drivers in India turn their cars off in traffic. Upon further inquiry ( I asked a rickshaw driver), I learned that Indian drivers aren't so much concerned for the environment as they are concerned for their pocket books. Turning the car off helps them save gas, which helps them save money.
Pro tip #4
High Grounds Traffic Police Headquarters in Bangalore.
If you happen to find yourself in India for an extended period of time you should consider getting at scooter or motorcycle. They are small and can fit in between cars on the road, they are fuel efficient, and you can park them pretty much anywhere!
A note about parking, most folks park their scooters and bikes on the sidewalks while they run into a shop or get something from a street vendor. However, if you leave your scooter unattended for an extended period of time the traffic police will come by and tow you. They take them to the High Grounds Traffic Police Station and you have to pay to get it back, I took a picture of all the folks who parked in the wrong places.