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