Who has better drivers? SA or UK?

[TitanSimba]

I'd like to know what fellow Saffas think of UK drivers. I've been here 6 years now so I have my opinion (although you don't need to be here that long to make up your mind). And don't forget to back-up your opinion with a reason.

Go on then... you first.

[Titan Simba]

Gerald-S1 said:

UK drivers for sure.
The level of incompetence in SA is absolutely shocking.
driving unroadworthy cars
overtaking on solid lines in stupid places
driving up your arse in traffic
lane hopping in bumper to bumper traffic
but the worst is the general belief that if a person on a main road can brake and not hit you then you are obliged to enter the road in front of him. Juss this does my moer in.

In complete agreement on all points.

And let's not forget that indicators on South African cars seem to be an optional extra. Changing lanes or turning right in front of you without so much as a hint of the orange light.

I don't know if anyone's been back recently, but the introduction of smaller roundabouts (circles) and how they are supposed to work appear to have completely been missed by drivers. They have no idea who has right of way, or which lane to be in to turn left, right or staight. Horrendous. (Slummies is particular bad.)

I'd like to nominate the city Joburg as the mother of craziness. A drive down any street in rush hour is terrifying for anyone who has not driven in Italy or down the Champs Elysse. Although "the Taxis" deserve special mention - being a law unto themselves, and all!

(Although drivers here in Swindon don't seem to be much better)