Getting Around
Traffic
There are some good public transport options but most people travel by car, whether that’s driving themselves or using the generally excellent and inexpensive taxi service. Getting behind the wheel of a car is probably the best way to get the measure of the city’s numerous districts though.Traffic during rush hours can get heavy, especially if there’s even a minor accident, but you’ll soon learn where the hotspots are and either avoid or leave for your destination at an appropriate time. There are other idiosyncrasies you’ll find too; traffic lights spring up everywhere and you can find yourself sat at a red light in an empty building site for ages. You’ll also encounter plenty of speed bumps, that even the largest 4WDs will take at crawling pace.
Unusual sights
Other sights you may find unusual at first are the number of cars that pull over and stop on the hard shoulders of the motorway. This is particularly obvious at sunset when some drivers will stop to answer the call to prayer by the side of the road. And once it's dark, watch out for workers who loiter by the side of motorways waiting for lifts back to their camp. Sometimes they can be quite close to the road and difficult to spot. While there are government guidelines on driving, don't count on other road users choosing to obey them or even being aware of them. Cautious driving is the best approach to stay incident free.
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