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30. Foreign drivers should not fear to honk often and repeatedly. Absolutely all maneuvers should be accompanied with sound signals. According to an unwritten rule, the driver who is the first one to honk, has the right to move first.
31. Sign language has also become very widespread in the country. As it has been noted above, local drivers rarely accompany their maneuvers with light signals, but they often use gestures to make signals to other traffic participants. If the driver has raised his left hand, this means he is planning to make a left turn, so everyone needs to stop and wait patiently until the maneuver is finished.
32. Despite aggressive driving style, local drivers are distinguished by quite friendly and calm nature. Even if an accident has happened on the road, and several drivers are arguing loudly, in most cases they will finish it with peaceful handshake.
33. In no case should you use high beams when driving at night. This will certainly make drivers, who move in the opposite direction, outraged, and they start honking aggressively, expressing their discontent.
Renting a Car in Egypt - Recommendations
If you need a car with an automatic transmission, it is recommended to book it in advance. Cars with automatic transmissions are often sparse in Egypt, so the rental confirmation may take a longer period.
When selecting a specific model for traveling throughout Egypt, we recommend to take into consideration some practical apects. If you are going to drive mostly in the cities, then a car of a small size is preferable, while for long distance trips (and trips in the mountains) we recommend to choose a larger and more powerful car.
Prior your car retrun, please clean the salon from a garbage, and do not forget to take away all your belongings from the passenger compartment.
At the car return time, please ask the officer to make a visual inspection of the vehicle for defects and to sign the acceptance report. Keep the invoice and the acceptance report for next few months.
For a car rental options in Egypt, we advise you to check OrangeSmile.com actual offers in the orange search form at the top. We guarantee that you would not be able to find better rates anywhere else!
35. If several dozen pedestrians are not considered an obstacle by local drivers, their attitude to pets is quite different. For example, if a herd of goats or a pedestrian with a camel wants to cross the road in a small town, there is no doubt that the whole flow of cars will stop immediately.
36. According to local traffic regulations, the vehicle must necessarily be equipped with a fully staffed first aid kit and a warning triangle. The implementation of this rule is strictly monitored, and every car can be stopped in order to check the presence of the abovementioned devices. Failure to meet the requirement might result in suspension of the driving license for several months!
37. The local police have the right to charge fines right on the spot. Foreign drivers will be pleased with quite a nice "bonus" – if you pay the fine on the spot, its amount will be reduced by half.
38. During past several years, fines for non-compliance with the traffic regulations have been increased greatly in Egypt. The fine for the unfastened seat belt ranges from 100 to 300 pounds. The fine of the same amount is charged for talking on a cell phone while driving. Such violations as wrong parking, self-dismantling of wheel locks and creation of emergency situation on the road may result in cancellation of the driving license.
40. In addition to the international driver's permit, foreign drivers are required to carry the passport. Most often, police officers are on duty near settlement exits, and they stop almost every car to perform the check.
41. Do not forget that Egypt is a mountainous country, so mountain roads are not rare there. Straight roads without sharp turns are mostly located along the coastline, but once you change your route at least a little bit, you will see completely different roads - winding and often unpaved.
42. The majority of country roads are very narrow, and they have only one lane in each direction. The pavement may end just as suddenly and as it has started.
43. When entering the territory of small towns and villages, you will often see a kind of gate, painted and richly decorated. Quite an interesting fact – the decoration of the gate signifies the welfare of the settlement’s residents.
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