Driving In Bali

Characteristics;
>> Get use to bikes and cars swerving into your lane without indicating.
>> Watch out for large holes in the road or obstacles such as small trees to indicate where holes are.
>> Many food carts and salespeople operate off the side of the road.
>> Merging traffic only give way if they are smaller than you.
>> Every man for himself when entering a round-a-bout.
>> There are many one lane roads and you may have to go quite a distance to return to the same location.
>> Balinese are not use to drivers driving with there parking or head lights on during the daytime.
>> Watch out for drivers, including trucks and buses overtaking on busy roads.

Also be aware of the following;
>> it can be very congested at times
>> some roads start out wide but turn into narrow lanes
>> police may stop you and you will be required to produce your international license.
>> if fined, you may have to pay a fee (bribe) then and there
>> ceremonial processions are frequent and roads may be closed for periods of time