How to Be Ready to Drive in a Foreign Land.

If you're behind the wheel of a car, and in a strange foreign country where you have never ridden, what should you do when preparing to drive?

But not so long ago I was in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, just north of Singapore. Those who have traveled to Asia to know is the traffic on the roads in most countries of Asia hard all day and several times outweigh the rules of conduct and movement, especially when the tropical heat Searing and contributes to the cool head and to lift the spirits!

Before me, a small Malaysian car produced locally - the Perodua Kancil, was for the little deer, which will quickly through the jungle of Malaysia can be appointed.

And I need the car must be used to brave the heavy traffic of the day to attend the next town closest to Shah Alam, the transition to a business meeting.

Outside the region, a foreign car, what should I do?

In fact, if you face such a situation, what should I do?

Keep cool - and you prepare your travel and car use in an intelligent manner.

For example, lead to very, very easy to use control of your vehicle before him, also. This means:


1. Check tires and pressure
2. Check engine oil and brake fluid
3. Check the battery
4. ensure that the brakes (there's nothing like a short driving slowly, to put to the test!)

Plan your trip, for example, do not be afraid to ask and stores to always refer to the notes. Planning the timing of the trip - if you always drive slower during peak hours, away from the crowd in the jam. Protect yourself especially your eyes from the burning sun of the tropics with light colors. Properly dressed. And you wear shoes! The last tip on wearing shoes may be curious, but if it's summer perennial in the tropics, many visitors, especially those from colder countries might be tempted to wear only sandals!

And if you go into the streets to observe the speed limits. Do not push your vehicle to the speed limit especially in areas where you're driving a strange highway congestion, and where are the norm.

In my personal case, I was surprised to see two cars along the busy shopping streets and suburban roads while I crossed my way to park my goal. I was not sure if this is allowed since the double parking of cars converted into two rows of the way to a narrow path, a path leading to traffic jams in many places. This was certainly a revelation!

But in a strange country where you're not the expert in local traffic, it is better to play save. Drive defensively and help you plan your trip on your journey, and you enjoy the ride.