Is it safe to drive in Turkey?

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AngeG

Go for it! Some of the Turkish driving leaves a lot to be desired, but that's true of most Countries.

I would say that most of the main coastal roads are now quite decent, so if you are sticking to the main routes (airport to coast etc) you'll be fine.

Some of the more rural routes can be pretty hair raising, but that's all part of the fun when exploring!

I would recommend that you hire your car through a UK company or at Dalaman Airport (Holiday Autos, Hertz etc), as there could be a possibility that if you hired a car in a seaside resort you might not be insured properly.

Hope you have a great time!

Clever

safer then in india. but thats all.
all taxis and cars drivers think the way is their own and can drive as they want.
the safe lines on the otobans are usually used by "clever" drivers.
drivers dont stop at the walker ways. not even in red light sometime.
be carefull about TRUCKS. they are crazy.
still, i would suggest you to take taxi.
its safer, cause they know "their rules"

onestop

Driving ANYWHERE in the world is safer than driving in New York City :)

mia

it may be, it may not be.

melisa

well turkish people dont really obey the traffic rules but its not like dangerous u wont get hurt or anything

Gretchen

It's safe to drive in turkey unless you get yerself behind the wheels and become an ultimate kaos fer turkish drivers lmao

Professor Ash █▓▒▓█''☺█▓

of course i am engilsh but i do not ask remote questions is it safe to drive in usa through my mom disagees due to those backstreet (boys) jk they from there

Kaankaan

Hi. yes it,s safe to drive in Turkey. but you have to take extra care for other drivers may be not good as you. but the roads are Quite nice and large just drive carefully. Take care

ErAs

it is safe as you drive safely...

istanbul bogazi in the Queendom

I did the same road:-) Uzumlu is a very sweet village by the way. Uzum means grape and there are really a looottt of delicious grapes:) What a coincidence though that you will drive on the same road as i did. It is very safe, there is nothing to worry about. Have fun!

luckyman

if you take alcohol and drive the cops will get your license for 6 months and the fine was 429 liras in 2006 .

Jade

yeah of course

sportsfankaylee

well it is but as always you need to be careful but its not like ordinary traffic in Europe and the United States it can get confusing since there aren't any road lanes.... but if your staying in a village and if you working outside of the city then there should be no problem

Qu'est ce que tu pense?

Heck yeah. I've driven to the most remote places in Turkey and yet I'm still alive.

Smart-Guy

most turkish men are trying to race with you so this if a bit difficult for you but be care full when you driving in turkey because im turkish and they dont sorry to woman drivers you have to be hard, ( if u girl) u have to drive hard

canmom

It is safe to drive..however if you arriving late I would recommend that you arrange for either a private transfer or take a taxi...it should not be any longer than about 1 hours drive...

The reason I suggest this is you will possibly be tired after your flight and then to try and navigate in the dark would be more stressful. If you drive defensively it is unlikely to be a problem for you.

If you are used for driving in mountainous areas I do not see any problem. The coastal roads have been greatly improved over the past few years..

As for night driving it can conceal some possible hazards.
For instance, all the hazards of children, animals, and vehicles pulling in from the side of the road are magnified when you have trouble seeing them due to darkness. Potholes and speed bumps can more easily catch you by surprise at night.

Once you are there you can rent a car and drive around and visit all the lovely sights..

PS.....why the thumbs down..what did I do...the coastal roads ALL very good..

bahar t

don't worry you can drive safely;))))

frankturk50

I have lived in Turkey for 5 years and would sooner play with a loaded gun than drive here.I am an advanced driver with 30 years driving in the pole.My friend is a retired Turkish police officer and will not drive here.The road traffic accident stats are the worst in Europe and half the drivers have no insurance .That the truth of the matter.

José Ferreira

it's safer than Iraq and Afgahnistan, that i can be sure!
(but it isn't than the most of West Europe)

just4ivaylo

Safe to drive? It's not even safe to walk. They blow themselves up everyday.

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