why does everybody hoot all of the time ! We were told it was to make sure nobody got run over but im not so sure ?

most of the time it's the mad taxi's, letting you know there free

When you are nearing a checkpoint you have to dim your lights because they want to see your license plate.

oh i know at the checkpoint its lights off and hazards on...but this was about 5km north of the checkpoint (smile)

Andy (on hols in Austria)
Hurghada Information Net

After hearing all this I don't want to drive in egypt unless they change the law. Wayne said it's crazy on the roads over there. But he would drive. Thats ok because I would just keep my eyes closed whilst on the road!!!!!

Its only that no body runs to make it safe for every one, they became more and more restricted to keep everyone secure

I've lived in the Gulf on and off for years now and I never get used to the driving standards. I sometimes think it's a bit better in Egypt as the cars are older and can't get up much speed Here the roads are good, the majority of cars are new and the driving is appalling. I've never dared to drive here and my two friends who've lived in Egypt for more than 10 years (one in Cairo one in Hurghada), still can't bring themsleves to drive!! Not sure if we're all cowards or just sensible! Keeping your eyes closed whilst on the roads is an excellent idea - I think a lot of the drivers do the same thing!!!!

Hi Lsab - nearly all the taxi drivers in Sharm have brand new cars now. New cars more power, more speed. Last October one was doing over 140kmh down Peace Road and he scared the living daylights out of us.

We do have the advantage when it rains tho, locals have no idea how to cope in the rain.

Which makes it worse!!! No lights, still speeding - it terrifies me then. Still, it hasn't rained here this winter.