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Is driving in the city difficult?
Driving is made exponentially more difficult if you’re new to a city. Locals know which roads to avoid, but strangers do not. It pays to check ahead of time to see if construction has turned your chosen path into a virtual parking lot.
How do I get over my fear of driving in the city?
Tame the horrors of driving in the city – seven tips
- Do remember that the conditions are usually good for driving in city centres.
- Get a few driving lessons.
- Take on more difficult challenges gradually.
- Plan your route.
- Allow for the conditions.
- Accept reality and acknowledge the fact that it is good to feel a bit nervous.
What are some good habits to practice in city driving?
Driving Habits of Good Drivers
- Look Over Your Shoulder Before Changing Lanes, at Any Speed.
- Know Your Surroundings.
- Parking Matters.
- Use Your Turn Signal to Change Lanes.
- Check the Driveway Before Reversing.
- Use Caution When Moving Through an Intersection.
- Do Not Block Other Drivers to Change Lanes.
What is it like to drive in Jakarta?
It depends on where you drive and on what time you drive. Most of Jakarta streets are crowded and narrow, but some are empty. It’s like either black or white, never in between. Once you drive in a rush-hour, which is from 6 to 10 a.m and 5 to 8 p.m, you know you’ll be doomed.
Is traffic in KL better than Jakarta?
Indeed, in Jakarta, “traffic” is a four letter word. Friends who had experienced navigating both cities assured us that while KL was far from ideal, it was definitely better than Jakarta. What they neglected to mention was that while virtually everyone in Jakarta has a driver, in KL having a driver is a luxury.
What is it like to drive in KL?
In KL you are in the driver’s seat along with most everyone else. As it turns out, professional drivers are not nearly as aggressive as regular folks. So while the roads are wide and the highways plenty, in KL tailgating, texting while driving, unbuckled children in the front seat, and hostile maneuvering are rampant.
What’s the difference between food in KL and Jakarta?
Jakarta definitely holds food in high regard, with no meal being complete without a dollop (or dousing) of sambal –the essential chili sauce–but the passion for food in KL boarders on obsession. Both cities relish the heat of a spicy dish, but in Malaysia you can choose from a veritable United Nations of culinary fare.