Highway Code

[cleedaub1]

Has anyone driven in Arab countries?      I came to the conclusion that the drivers there used the sequence "manoeuvre - signal - mirror", rather than the correct one - made driving rather exciting ! I think I have now solved this peculiarity, it's because they are used to reading from right to left in Arabic and transfer this to the Highway Code. Any comments ?

[m47]

I'm not sure what the 'code de la route' in France says on this matter, but as frequent road user there, it looks to me as if it's 'signal-mirror-manoevre' there. Just try using the autoroutes and you'll see what I mean.

[qapmoc]

Hi, well I think you got it slightly wrong, the first rule of driving in many countries is  "what's behind me don't matter"

[andrewlee]

No, but I have driven in Southern Italy and Sicily.  The drivers are a law unto themselves!   The only way of succeeding is to drive like they do... gently push out at junctions, change lanes etc, but make sure you make eye contact with the oncoming driver.  Contrary to over here, the other driver will then realise you are going to do make a move and will adjust his behaviour accordingly.   There is often excitable and colourful language and gestures, but never road rage ... the idea of being "cut up" doesn't really exist to them.

It's the same when crossing the road  -  don't wait for them to wave you over, as they wont.  wait for a gap, march out looking straight ahead, and you'll have no probs.

Probably the same in France and Spain, but not sure about elsewhere

[ianess]

In Cairo they drive with one hand permanently on the horn button, day or night.  Judging by the condition of their cars it seems to be the only thing that guarantees an MoT pass.