This may help you when driving in Egypt:
Lane markings: there for decorative purposes only.
Horns: your car is equipped with a horn, so use it constantly.
Red light: You may stop, but only if you feel like it.
Drive on the right is the rule in Egypt, but is largely optional.
Seat belts: must be fastened at all times when approaching a police check point, then release immediately.
Headlights, when driving at night, turn on your headlights occasionally. But keep off most of the time to save power.
Pedestrians: pedestrians have right of way, except when run down and injured or killed.
Mobile phones: you have a mobile phone, so use it, especially when in difficult traffic conditions.
Accidents and collisions: these are an opportunity for a lengthy argument in the middle of the road, and you can legally create a traffic jam.
Taxis provide transport from A to B as well as death-defying thrills. It is not required that the taxi driver watch the road if he is pointing out sights.
Rob and Angie
Glad to see you are showing great cultural sensitivity and have eagerly embraced all aspects of Egyptian road “rules” and etiquette. I’m sure the ACT revenue office will be delighted when you return.
Looking forward to hearing a more about the places you’ve visited and the people you’ve met.
We had a great time in the “Athens of the South” (no, not Canberra) where we attended a memorable Leonard Cohen concert. A weekend on Magnum beckons.
Cheers
Ben