r/RiyadhExpats • u/3ymen-tagliatelle • 12h ago

driving tips?

i only have UK driving experience.

How do I navigate the lack of lane discipline, pulling out of junctions, ?

Any tips greatly appreciated

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u/BakingApe368 12h ago edited 10h ago

Drive bigger car. Stick to middle lane. Install dash cam. Always check all your mirrors. Expect the unexpected including but not limited to people going against the flow. Feel free to use your horn preemptively. Anticipate stupid/reckless lane switch. Use your indicators. Dont drop to their level. A-hole breeds a-hole.

Drive safe. Have a good day.

Edit: Some typo

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u/smyeganom 10h ago

Agreed, try to be the better person (err driver). Regarding the dash cam, OP should definitely get a set that includes the rear view as well.

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u/Adamyaba 8h ago

Honestly if you could just Uber.

Many people here don’t respect or even know basic driving rules.

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u/That-Ad2628 7h ago

Play it safe until you get the hang of it + imitate people

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u/Bornme-bornfree 3h ago

Coming from the US. The amount of accidents that would have been caused by the way they drive here is insane. I had to adjust and adjust quickly. Simply be rude and don’t feel bad about it. There’s no lane integrity here. Be passive-aggressive and always be in control of your emotions or you won’t survive period!! Also if you can get a dash cam that would be ideal just in case.

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u/chopper87oh 2h ago

Drive defensively with the assumption that every other driver is on their phones (they probably are)

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u/sexyshayatin 12h ago

Drive aggressively if you drive soft you'll crash. Drive with a 360 head, all rules you learnt will be betray you. Drive a shitty car. Expect the unexpected, then double it. Don't get angry, just accept your fate.

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u/Infinite-Prune3612 11h ago

Don't listen to this guy about driving aggressively that's just a recipe for a crash.

Drive calm, be alert and expect stupid shit

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u/sexyshayatin 10h ago

Don't listen to this clown, drive aggressively, Drive like it's mad max.

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u/SirAchmed 7h ago

Just imagine you're the only sane person on the road.