World's worst drivers
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It's been often enough but so what.
I know we have a go at some shocking driving on Britain's roads, and Lord knows South African taxi drivers have to be about the worst in the world. India has roads which make a stroll at the lip of an active volcano seem safe.
However, having spent an hour or so browsing videos of car accidents on YouTube, I have to nominate the Russians for this dubious honour.
Some of the stuff on there of Russian driving is truly terrifying.
I know we have a go at some shocking driving on Britain's roads, and Lord knows South African taxi drivers have to be about the worst in the world. India has roads which make a stroll at the lip of an active volcano seem safe.
However, having spent an hour or so browsing videos of car accidents on YouTube, I have to nominate the Russians for this dubious honour.
Some of the stuff on there of Russian driving is truly terrifying.
Some of the driving i have seen in India is pretty horrific.
Driving down a dual carriageway and a tractor is coming head on with no lights on. Reason, he couldn't be bothered to go on the other side of the armco.
Also seen the outcome of these with lots of people trapped within cars and bodies covered and left in the road.
Sad
Driving down a dual carriageway and a tractor is coming head on with no lights on. Reason, he couldn't be bothered to go on the other side of the armco.
Also seen the outcome of these with lots of people trapped within cars and bodies covered and left in the road.
Sad
iva cosworth said:
The first 2 posts also cover this place ,Russians and Indians on location .......
.........in Croydon,i have to work there,it's appalling
BY UK standards, yes. UK 35.9 road fatalities per million people. China - 51, Russia - 185, Egypt - 420, Eritrea - 484..........in Croydon,i have to work there,it's appalling
Outside holiday resorts, Egyptian drivers are almost actively suicidal, they attempt to impale every obstacle in their path!
eldar said:
BY UK standards, yes. UK 35.9 road fatalities per million people. China - 51, Russia - 185, Egypt - 420, Eritrea - 484.
A good stat, but what would happen if the same percentage of people in Eritrea had access to a car as in the UK? 
Edit: Or China!
Edited by MX7 on Saturday 15th December 19:33
Pints said:
MX7 said:
A good stat, but what would happen if the same percentage of people in Eritrea had access to a car as in the UK?
Or imagine the YouTube compilations if they had RoadHawks fitted. 
It's probably the speeds that these crazy Russians carry through seemingly busy and built-up areas that amazes the most.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HosExceaR7c
If the Egyptians are worse than this, then I don't care how incredible the pyramids are, I won't be visiting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HosExceaR7c
If the Egyptians are worse than this, then I don't care how incredible the pyramids are, I won't be visiting.
Any muslim state & I'm not bing racist, simply put a life to loose is not seen in the same way as we see it.
I'll nominate North to Mid Africa for atrocious driving.
Also on a diving holiday to Egypt we actually paid a local taxi double the going the rate to drive us slowly to our destination & to put his headlights on at night
I'll nominate North to Mid Africa for atrocious driving.
Also on a diving holiday to Egypt we actually paid a local taxi double the going the rate to drive us slowly to our destination & to put his headlights on at night
This is interesting, shows death rate by country:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_...
I agree with the OP, South African taxis are deadly - not least because they literally have shootouts with each other over territory. I have had several close shaves with them over the years : had one pass me on its rear axle after losing a wheel at high speed that missed me and a mate cycling by about a metre; felt the air move as it whizzed by.
Seen many dangerous taxis; spanners for steering wheels, overloaded, stop without warning anywhere they want, run red lights, driven by minors etc etc
Kenya is a riot too, no apparent system there, same with Tanzania! Spend some time in Africa and you'll find a whole new driving code that is simply everyone for themselves!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_...
I agree with the OP, South African taxis are deadly - not least because they literally have shootouts with each other over territory. I have had several close shaves with them over the years : had one pass me on its rear axle after losing a wheel at high speed that missed me and a mate cycling by about a metre; felt the air move as it whizzed by.
Seen many dangerous taxis; spanners for steering wheels, overloaded, stop without warning anywhere they want, run red lights, driven by minors etc etc
Kenya is a riot too, no apparent system there, same with Tanzania! Spend some time in Africa and you'll find a whole new driving code that is simply everyone for themselves!
Edited by Coolbanana on Saturday 15th December 23:27
. They race each other and overtake on corners etc. We were glad to get out in one piece and never did make the much longer trip to the pyramids for health reasons.Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff