Thursday, November 12, 2009

Rules of Driving in Sicily

So since our car arrived last week and we've moved off base, we started to experience the joys of the road in Sicily. Here are some of the rules we have learned so far:

1. There are no lines to divide roads ever. This might prevent people from passing at any time.
2. As previously stated, I will pass you on any road, at any time, at any speed.
3. If there is a least 3 cm to spare, I will sneak my car past yours on a narrow road.
4. Each rotary will turn into a 3 lane highway. Also, passing rule #2 still applies.
5. There is NO such thing as a right away. If I pull in front of you, I now have the right away .
5. Livestock share the road too. Hit one and owe the farmer 100 Euro.
6. Do not yield to pedestrians. Do not even look for pedestrians.
7. Rather than slow down around corners, I will beep my horn like a maniac to let you know I'm coming.
8. If the car fits, its a parking spot.
9. Street signs at intersections are purely to confuse you. There will be 20 stacked on top of each other at any given time pointing in random directions. Just because the signs says Motta, Nicolosi and Catania this way, it does not mean the towns are in that order.

10. If you can not parallel park, go back to the states.

Here is a video that totally depicts it- its a little long but the first minute should give you a good idea of what we're dealing with!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQWNGLv8w74

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