Highway Lolcode

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Thus far, I have discerned the following differences between driving in the UK and Saudi Arabia. They are presented here for your edification.

Britain

Saudi Arabia

Turning left(right) at a red light is…

Dangerous and illegal

Dangerous, legal and actively encouraged

Flashing your headlights means…

I am here

Get out of my fucking lane, bitch!

Speed bumps mean that you should…

Slow down

Try to ramp off the top of them at high speed

Driving without a licence is…

A criminal offense

Meh

Undertaking is…

Illegal unless in slow traffic or approaching a junction

Essential in order to get anywhere

Mobile phones to be used while driving

Zero

Two or more

U-turns on motorways are…

Illegal and usually impossible

An essential skill

…if you’re in an articulated lorry…

Insane

+20 points

…with no side or rear lights…

OH HOLY FUCK

+30 points

Men’s general approach to women drivers…

Wish they were banned

Wish they were legalised