CRAZY unsafe traffic in Iran

Like many countries there’s CRAZY unsafe traffic in Iran specially in important cities like Tehran, Mashhad, Isfahan and etc.

I crack up when I hear people express concern about travel to Iran. The danger is not political. It’s the damn roads because the traffic laws are not enforced. The right of the way on Iranian roads belongs to whomever that is more reckless, is in the possession of space further up the road, or has the bigger vehicle. I got one of the three nailed down (the big vehicle) and I’m working on the first one.

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Travel in Iran carries the risk of going to jail – WRONG!
It's far deadlier and not for what you think

The biggest risk of travel in Iran is not going to jail (or from getting shot or ripped off, as is the case in the streets of Europe and America). Here the risk is getting your gourd smashed in a traffic accident! Or at least think you’re out of your mind after witnessing what Iranian drivers are capable of. I’m in an incredibly beautiful land with people who are insane drivers but nonetheless have stolen my heart with endless kindness and generosity.

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Final thoughts on the road trip through northwest Iran
I've learned so much more about this complex land

The biggest risk of travel in Iran is not going to jail (or from getting shot or ripped off, as is the case in the streets of Europe and America). Here the risk is getting your gourd smashed in a traffic accident! Or at least think you’re out of your mind after witnessing what Iranian drivers are capable of. I’m in an incredibly beautiful land with people who are insane drivers but nonetheless have stolen my heart with endless kindness and generosity.

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