At a recent lunch a friend started a conversation concerning driving in Belize. It peaked my interest so I have done some research and have been able to come up with a set of Official instructions that should help us get around the country in a more timely and safe condition.

First, these instructions apply to those holders of valid driving licenses, both female and male, as well as those with invalid ones.

l. The main road around the country is also an axillary parking lot. Feel free to stop, chill out with friends, drink a diet coke, fix your makeup etc.

2. The white line on the road is for your convenience in positioning your car directly in the middle of it.

3. Forget the stop signs as they will ultimately cause you to be rear-ended.

4. Do not worry about buckling up, the theory that they save lives is really a myth like the holocaust.

5. At the intersection remember that the car with loudest exhaust has the right away.

6. Reconstruction of pot holes on all roads in Belize is a permanent fixture. Avoid them where ever possible.

7. If some one has their turn signal on it was probably done by accident. Don't worry about these signals as the driver behind you can always read your mind.

8. For the men, don't gawk at the lovely ladies on your route as it will no doubt result in an accident.

9. Should you have an accident leave the scene as quickly as possible as it not worth waiting for six hours before the police arrive.

10. While the speed limit is 40 miles per hour in most areas driving less than 70 you will be considered a road hazard.

11. When pulling out of a spot onto the road it is not necessary to see if another car is coming. It's up to the other driver to look out for you.

12. When pulling around a slow moving vehicle it is not necessary to see if a car is coming from the other direction. It is up to the other driver to look out for

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