The latest issue of the "Road Ahead", the magazine of the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland, (RACQ), has an article about driving while in another country. I thought a few excerpts would be of interest;

Road Rules.

You keep left in Japan, Thailand, Indonesia and most ex Brittish countries. The rest of the world keeps to the right - except for Somalia, where it's so lax that drivers choose for themselves which side they prefer.

In the Third World, the rules are easy: there are none.

The USA

Generally speaking, American drivers are competent and considerate.

The Third World.

Per day, 3200 people die on the world's roads. Of these, more than half die on roads in Asia, even though Asia has only 16 percent of the world's motor vehicles. China alone, with 2 percent of the world's vehicles accounts for 15 percent of the world's road crashes.

Crashes.

In South Korea, the medical examination for foreigners applying for a local license, consists of showing they can clench their fists. No kidding. After a bingle, apparently, you stand by the car and prepare to defend yourself.

Be Alert Behind The Wheel.

CHINA;

Beware. When you indicate to change lanes, other drivers might try to stop you doing so.

Philippines.

Check out other vehicles for crucifixes, St. Christopher medallions and other devotional paraphernalia. Generally speaking, the worst drivers tend to load their cars up with such items.

India.

As above, but in lieu of crucifixes, count Hindu idols, garlands of flowers, incense sticks etc. Steer clear accordingly.

Viet Nam; (I loved this one).

Don't drive at night. Many locals drive after dark without lights in the belief that it saves petrol.

Just a few items to add to you useless information file.

Rick.

:devious: :devious:

CHINA;

Beware. When you indicate to change lanes, other drivers might try to stop you doing so.

Rick.

:devious: :devious:

That happens in Perth too.

Viet Nam; (I loved this one).

Don't drive at night. Many locals drive after dark without lights in the belief that it saves petrol.

I suppose that one is true given the reduced load on the alternator.

Thanks for validating my vehicular prejudices.