littlejimmy

I forgot how bad they can be. Last night I had an encounter with one in a Land Cruiser (original, huh?) who was flashing and swinging side to side just inches from my rear bumper, even though I was just about to pass a truck. I stood my ground, so he overtook me on the inside, just managing to squeeze between me and the truck. I just don't understand the mentality, and really want to know what makes them act like this.

admon

... I think its just because they can.

While we treat driving as generally a chore and appreciate the dangers of erratic driving, maybe they see it as a bit of fun and a challenge...

littlejimmy

How can they not appreciate the danger, not just to themselves, but to others? Is their belief in God so strong that they don't worry about dying in a horrible wreck?

admon

maybe it comes back to what they see as 'gods will'.

Inselaffen

just use your windscreen washers. they seem to hate getting their cars wet and back off!

Inselaffen

or maybe its because the last two generations have had such privileged lives with everything provided for them that they are just arrogant twunts who think laws don't apply to them!

(not all of them of course)

admon

thats another thing..

Why is everyone sooooo bothered about having their car immaculately clean here.

I only get mine washed around once a month - when the sand dust has got so heavy on the car as to slow it down.. ...the wash car guys hate me, obviously.

Inselaffen

because its so damn cheap. In my old apartment building mine got washed every night for 100 dhs a month!

admon

gees that is crazy..

mind you we pay the guy that waters our grass and plants/trees every day only 200 dhs a month

littlejimmy

Hmm. That had crossed my mind.

I think they should build Arab-only roads or lanes and let them get on with it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYgi26C419M

lionheart

And have you noticed how some nationalities always keep the plastic sheets on the passenger seats as if it helps keep the car's value!

littlejimmy

I dread to think how sweaty one gets sitting on plastic.

Erk.

ScotsExpat

Plastic wrap, shipping stickers, the little foam blocks on the door sills.....

You gotta laff...........

Look, I am driving a new car.....

blokeindubai

"I just don't understand the mentality, and really want to know what makes them act like this."

Insurance by Allah...

Blue Cat

and not putting kids in car seats drives me round the bend! I have had a good fight with a few local women in my time over this very matter. I am always flashing my lights at them etc. One day I will end up deported!