The 101 of road jungle: Getting here and there safely.

A few days back, I plan to work out and arrived at the gym around 8:30pm, but the gym closes early at 9pm since it is still Eid Adha holiday. So I decided to cycle for about 20 minutes before heading out for a quick easy-pace run. I ran about 13.8km in just about under an hour, my observation of drivers here. I think I've had more than enough experience to summarize drivers here. This might help some of readers on how to go to places safely......

• people don't use signals before turning (at least my bus driver uses them).
• if trying to cross an exit from the main road, always assume any car nearby is taking it; they will take the corner at speeds normal people (read: outside Kuwait) don't take and just forget about signalling.
• if trying to cross a road and there is a car just about to accelerate in a distance that is usually safe (read: outside Kuwait), give way to the car, they will accelerate just like in the Fast & Furious movie - drifting are child's play.
• don't get in an accident with a Kuwaiti, (this is a rumor I don't want to know the truth by experience) non-Kuwaiti will always be wrong.
• imagine a two-way road, and you see a big car with people in white clothing inside trying to buy grocery while negotiating from within the car. Assume it is a Kuwaiti, don't honk. They will get out of the car and curse you like it is your fault not to wait 5 minutes for them to settle their shopping (while blocking the road).
• the bigger the bike (motorbike) the more likely they will not wear a helmet - wheelies are acceptable without helmets here. I think the cops won't mind it either.

It is normal to see a sports car. Kuwaiti are damn rich!

I could say more, but I don't want to.. basically, road manners here are very bad - period. Take it from a Malaysian guy where our drivers are also not that well mannered.


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I already have my International Driving License and a Kuwait driving insurance, but I'm not sure to get myself behind the wheel is a good idea or not. But it will surely be an interesting experience to drive in this horrid road jungle.