Then check our guide for directions.
1. Take extra caution when driving, with a defensive rather than offensive style. Some drivers will be suicidally desperate to pass you. Help them, don't hinder them. It's better to have a crazed driver in front of you than behind. Raising their blood pressure by blocking them may sound fun, but it's dangerous.
2. Stopping distances are further than in a car. Note that minibuses don't have the acceleration power of a modern car. It takes longer to draw away from lights and to regain cruising speed after roundabouts or other impediments. Factor in this extra time when calculating whether you have enough time to pull out and in working out your journey times.
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