Here's how to tackle a traffic circle, Jordan style

Published August 17th, 2015 - 07:11 GMT
Welcome to the non rules of the road in Amman. (AFP/File)
Welcome to the non rules of the road in Amman. (AFP/File)

If you've ever found yourself behind the wheel in Amman, Cairo, or any other bustling city in the Middle East, you probably know that when it comes to driving, the rules are pretty shway shway out here on the MENA roads. 

In Jordan for instance, popular opinion suggests the best way to tackle a crowded traffic circle is to dive bumper first into the flow without stopping — I mean, usually it works. 

That's part of why driving in the Middle East is so much fun, and it's why this video will probably hit home, whether you're the expat learning as you go, or the local trying to teach what can't really be learned. 

The skit popped up on Facebook last week about driving in Jordan and it's kind of perfect.

So, while we could do more to explain what we mean here, intstead, we'll just leave you with this. You're welcome. 

 

قواعد السواقة في الاردن ... تحشيش :)

Posted by ‎أشرف المعايطة‎ on Friday, August 14, 2015

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