Driving in Dominican Republic

Before embarking in the great adventure that is driving in Dominican Republic, it is advisable to take several days to observe the behavior of the Dominican driver.
When eventually the decision is taken to sit in front of the steering wheel in the country it is a good idea to drive defensively, paying extreme attention, because it is very frequent that a driver gets in our track without previous warning. Many people drive thinking that they always have the preference, so forget about every rule you learnt in the drivers’ school, and don’t expect people stopping at the "stop" sign. Here you will have to learn it all again and not necessarily in a book but rather day-to-day observing and having much patience…