I agree with penny. I absolutely refuse to violate any traffic regulation, no matter how "silly" or how great my need to get ahead of someone else. I refuse to enable someone to say, "Oh, everyone does it." I keep a strict eye on the speedometer and NEVER change lanes in a round about, choosing which lane I wish to be in well ahead of time. It's called situational awareness, it's called defensive driving. I've not had an accident in Qatar (masha'allah) yet. I've been back in the US for almost a week now and I realize with pleasure that I haven't gotten angry with anyone on the road this whole time. A whole week and I haven't seen one discourteous or dangerous driver! It can be done.
Mandi
I agree with penny. I absolutely refuse to violate any traffic regulation, no matter how "silly" or how great my need to get ahead of someone else. I refuse to enable someone to say, "Oh, everyone does it." I keep a strict eye on the speedometer and NEVER change lanes in a round about, choosing which lane I wish to be in well ahead of time. It's called situational awareness, it's called defensive driving. I've not had an accident in Qatar (masha'allah) yet. I've been back in the US for almost a week now and I realize with pleasure that I haven't gotten angry with anyone on the road this whole time. A whole week and I haven't seen one discourteous or dangerous driver! It can be done.
Mandi