I'm one of your more laid back Doha drivers. I didn't feel the need to buy a big 4WD to be intimidating on the road. I feel more comfortable in a smaller, sportier car to handle the roundabouts.
Normally, I am quite relaxed amongst all the chaotic drivers here. I feel like I am part of an un-choreographed dance - some drivers are ballerinas, some slamming punk rockers, and some slow toddlers! I normally watch all the drivers around me and as gently as possible maneuver amongst them all while getting where I need to go as quickly and safely as possible.
So I was quite disturbed today by a punk rocker type, who tried to slam me! There are three lanes going round the roundabout. I am in the middle as I am not taking the first exit, but the second. Next thing I know, the car on my right is pushing into my lane so I gently honk to remind him of my presence. But instead of correcting course, he accelerates, gets in front of me and slams on his brakes! I slam on mine too - while wildly honking my horn to express my displeasure. I am carrying three small children in the rear of the car and this kind of behaviour by another driver is just completely uncalled for!
Fortunately none of this was at speed, so no whiplash for the little ones in the back and no contact between cars. Thank goodness for good brakes! But my hand hurt afterward from all my honking and my internal temperature took a while to return to normal!
I was mentally cursing local drivers, then had to calm down and remind myself that it is not fair to damn an entire nationality because of the arrogance and stupidity of one. But I do wish there were fewer disrespectful drivers here.
Monday, February 4, 2008
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