why the standard of driving was so bad here. One of them, a Qatari told me in all seriousness that it was because of different levels of ability. He explained that Arabs are very skilled drivers, its in their genes and that is why they drive fast and cut in at the last second. It is okay for them to drive like this because they have the skill to control powerful cars. The problem, he believes is with the Indians, Pakistanis etc. He believes that they try and copy the Arabs but lack the skill and therefore cause all the accidents. I thought he was joking but another friend of mine, an Egyptian agreed and said he felt exactly the same way. It isn't racist he explained, its just that some races are better at things than others. The Chinese he said, are good at maths and the Arabs are great drivers.
When I asked why so many Arabs drive about with little children on their laps or roaming unsecured around the car, or hanging their heads out of the window, he gave the same reply. Its because Arabs are very skilful drivers and therefore the children are safe.
Has anyone else heard this response or are my friends just loonies. Ahmed44, BBK you guys must have views on this. Buses with seatbelts, BBK? Nothing sad about that.
why the standard of driving was so bad here. One of them, a Qatari told me in all seriousness that it was because of different levels of ability. He explained that Arabs are very skilled drivers, its in their genes and that is why they drive fast and cut in at the last second. It is okay for them to drive like this because they have the skill to control powerful cars. The problem, he believes is with the Indians, Pakistanis etc. He believes that they try and copy the Arabs but lack the skill and therefore cause all the accidents. I thought he was joking but another friend of mine, an Egyptian agreed and said he felt exactly the same way. It isn't racist he explained, its just that some races are better at things than others. The Chinese he said, are good at maths and the Arabs are great drivers.
When I asked why so many Arabs drive about with little children on their laps or roaming unsecured around the car, or hanging their heads out of the window, he gave the same reply. Its because Arabs are very skilful drivers and therefore the children are safe.
Has anyone else heard this response or are my friends just loonies. Ahmed44, BBK you guys must have views on this. Buses with seatbelts, BBK? Nothing sad about that.