Turkey has an extensive network of well maintained roads linking its towns, cities, and popular tourist areas. The E80 and E90 are the two main roads leading to Turkey from European borders. These expressways have been constructed according to Asian and Middle Eastern international road network standards.

City Driving

• In the highly congested city of Istanbul, a high percentage of traffic-related incidents involve pedestrians

• Evening rush hour (1700-2000hrs) is the most dangerous time on local roads as it is one of the times of day when drivers are the least attentive

Country Driving

• Live stock crossing roads between dawn and dusk and unlit farm vehicles, including tractors travelling on roads between dawn and dusk, provide the greatest hazards