Soooo again this is not a porn site and no I do not want to make a naked video of me doing inappropriate things in a plane (yes, there was a request from someone - some freaky people out there!)
So after purchasing my first ever motorbike, Matilda, and having a few lessons in my driveway, I have finally been set free onto the main road which has made me realize a few things about driving and riding in Maun:
1. Anywhere and everywhere, the Maun Magic 40 is applied (40km/h). This is either due to the cars not actually been able to go faster or people not knowing they have a third gear.
2. Before indicating, you must come to a complete stop, turn in the opposite direction to which you want to turn and then indicate. (Not so much fun for a learner bike rider as I tend to stall when I slow down).
3. Warthogs,donkeys and cows are secretly employed by the traffic department to jump into the middle of the road to test your driving ability and if you hit them during the day, it's your fault,but at night it's the owners.
So after purchasing my first ever motorbike, Matilda, and having a few lessons in my driveway, I have finally been set free onto the main road which has made me realize a few things about driving and riding in Maun:
1. Anywhere and everywhere, the Maun Magic 40 is applied (40km/h). This is either due to the cars not actually been able to go faster or people not knowing they have a third gear.
2. Before indicating, you must come to a complete stop, turn in the opposite direction to which you want to turn and then indicate. (Not so much fun for a learner bike rider as I tend to stall when I slow down).
3. Warthogs,donkeys and cows are secretly employed by the traffic department to jump into the middle of the road to test your driving ability and if you hit them during the day, it's your fault,but at night it's the owners.
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| Too thug to use the Zebra crossing! |
4. Fines are ridiculously high and sometimes very far-fetched (eg. Backing in to a tree in your back garden and damaging your own car is a 1500pula fine)
5. If riding a motorbike, learn how to slow down and turn without stalling and creating a traffic jam.(Totally didn't happen to me)
6. A backpack is advised if you are riding a bike, as eggs may break in your jacket pocket.
7. High beam lights are to be used to blind each other and create an impromptu game of bumper cars.
5. If riding a motorbike, learn how to slow down and turn without stalling and creating a traffic jam.(Totally didn't happen to me)
6. A backpack is advised if you are riding a bike, as eggs may break in your jacket pocket.
7. High beam lights are to be used to blind each other and create an impromptu game of bumper cars.
What a winner! :) keep the chuckles coming Veej! :)
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