Driving in Turkey
Driving in Turkey to be
honest is a real chaos. Drivers most of the time do not keep and follow the traffic rules so you must really be carefull when you
are are driving in Turkey.
Drivers in Turkey are generally in a very aggressive mood and
they can easily get frustrated from any incident occur in traffic and
people reflect these small
incidents to their driving , speeds and behaviours.
There are some funny however also very serious behaviours which have been used
to observed in Traffic and roads of
Turkey since years. ( Turkish Style driving )
Fortunately the driving behaviours of Turkish
people have started to change and keep improving since a few years. Very
expensive and intimidating traffic
penalties pushed people to be more cautious in Traffic.
Traffic jam and
congestion is a harsh deal as the infrastructures and roads are not
enough to prevent traffic jam especially in developed and crowded cities
Therefore driving habits of
people vary from town to town . The ones
living in big cities are sneakier and more aggressive compared the ones living
in rural and small cities.
I believe Istanbul is
one of the most challenging city in the world in view of driving and traffic.
Driving in Turkey as a
foreigner ;
If you are driving a car with
a foreign number plate ,
Turkish people will show their general hospitality and friendly
behaviours also on the road by letting your car to overtake or giving the
priority on turns and parking .
If you don’t drive a car
with foreign number plate and if you just rent a Turkish car during
your stay you must be more carefull as the people will treat you like a regular Turkish driver.
Main rules to be a good driver
and be in safe in Turkey are ;
* Controlling your
feelings ,
*following the rules and
traffic signs ,
*Being cautious and
carefull ,
*Watch and keep an eye
over the road , around and back of the car.
*Do not excess the speed
limits
*Fasten seat belts
* having No rush
and being patient
*Whilst the roads are unknown
keep driving as slow as possible to prevent and move *faster
in an unexpected dangerous situation.
*Always carry your
passport , driving license and car rental agreement and policies with you.
*Do not get afraid if
anybody screams or shouts even when you are
not wrong.
You can use car horns in
Turkey in some necessary situations.