Is it safe to drive in Trabzon?

Driving in Trabzon is relatively safe, and you can find driving quite convenient. Mostly all the roads in Trabzon are uphill and downhill. Additionally, most days are rainy. For these reasons, drivers are very cautious while driving.

Is it easy to drive in Trabzon?

It was a 3,5 hour drive but if you go to Uzungöl from Trabzon it is only 2,5 hour drive. The road is very easy drive until there.

Is driving through Turkey safe?

Is it safe to drive in Turkey? The answer to this question is fairly simple and is generally agreed upon by most travelers: Not unless you really, really have to. Turkey’s public transportation systems, especially in the larger centers, are more than adequate to get around.

Is driving easy in Istanbul?

Driving in Istanbul is no easy feat… Imagine roaring buses, honking cars, swerving taxis, speeding scooters and erratic drivers. In this colossal city of 12+ million, the traffic would otherwise come to a complete standstill.

Does Turkey drive on the left?

Driving in Turkey is on the right hand side of the road.

Is there a train between Istanbul and Trabzon?

there isn’t any railway to Trabzon. Therefore you have to take the train to Erzurum (Dogu Ekspresi – Eastern express) which departs from Haydarpasa train station in Istanbul. From Erzurum, you should take a bus to Trabzon.

What side of the road do you drive on in Istanbul?

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In Turkey, you drive on the right side of the road.

Is driving safe in Istanbul?

Traffic jams are commonplace during rush hours (early morning and evening), especially at major points such as bridges and entrances to highways. During these times, it is advised to try to avoid driving or to make the most of Istanbul’s car ferry system if you are planning to cross continents.

Can I Drive in Turkey as a tourist?

Tourists can drive in Turkey; however you need to be at least 21 years old to hire a car. CAN I DRIVE IN TURKEY WITH A FOREIGN DRIVING LICENCE? Yes, you can drive in Turkey for up to 6 months a foreign driving licence. Please note, visitors from some countries require an International Driving Permit as well as a valid driving licence.

What are the speed limits in Turkey?

The great mystery of the speed limits in Turkey baffled us throughout our trip. Sometimes there are no speed signs at all. Other times we went through micro speed limits: 70, 50, then 30km/h within the space of 100 meters. Often the speed will go down to 50km/h for a small intersection on a major highway, never to change again.

How does Turkey’s motorway system work?

Turkey has a modern motorway system which has recently been converted to a High-Speed Toll System called HGS (Hızlı Geçiş Sistem). An electronic device is fitted to the car which automatically collects the toll as you drive through the toll gates.