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[Paphitis]

Some advice from the British Foreign office when visiting Cyprus !!
""Road Travel

Short-term visitors and tourists are permitted to drive on UK driving licences. Cypriot driving regulations are similar to those of the UK and driving is on the left-hand side of the road. However, driving standards are poor. In 2007 there were 89 road deaths in Cyprus (source: DfT). This equates to 11.4 road deaths per 100,000 of population and compares to the UK average of 5.0 road deaths per 100,000 of population in 2007.""

More than double the number of fatalities from the UK , and Paphitis who has been in Cyprus 5 TIMES !!!
says there is nothing wrong with Cypriot driving.
Do know what mate , you are much more immature than I took you for , you have some strange views just look at this :"""Many people just won't adapt to Cypriot road conditions and just complain ""
So the next time I drive in Cyprus I shall drive along the seafront at 80 miles an hour , go through a few red lights , have my year old grandson on my lap , teaching him to drive , my 5 year grandaughter at the front seat right next to me , unbelted , while I'm talking to my daughter on my mobile telling her how good the kids are !!
Plonker !!

Oh dear. Sometimes I do wonder as to the inner workings of your brain. You have difficulties in comprehending even basic English and here I am just nodding my head and trying to reconcile your minuscule brain capacity or IQ on your excessive drinking habit....

I geuss today, you must be well and truly on your second bottle, so I say cheers to you but advise you to not post anymore whilst under the influence, because I can't bear to see an old man make a fool of himself. But if you choose to disregard my sound advice, then I shall also advise you to not drive in your present state of mind because I just don't want to hear that you have hurt yourself.

The statistics above indicate absolutely nothing. They certainly do not prove that Cypriot drivers are less safe than UK drivers because these statistics DO NOT take into consideration traffic and road conditions of the island, which no doubt cause many fatal accidents. The UK in comparison has a superior road network when compared to Cyprus and is therefore expected to have less fatalities.....

As per usual and in true form load of rubbish. POU DEN MPORI NA DERI TO GARO DERNI TO SAMA.
Plonker , accidents are high in Cyprus not because of bad road conditions , snow or ice forming , torrential rains , fog with poor visibility but solely because the Cypriot driver is one of the worst in Europe. Carefree attitude when driving , distracted continually by the use of mobile phones , some even read the newspaper while driving. Get it into your head , our young drivers are badly influenced by their parents , they in turn drive with the same carefree attitude as their parents do.
A car , more so among young males , is a state symbol , the more noise they make , the loudest screeching of brakes and the highest the speed determines the size of their dick .Stupid , undisciplined young morons.

BULLSHIT!

There are more accidents in Cyprus due to the road and traffic conditions and nothing more.

I dare you to prove otherwise.

FACT: 95% of all road traffic collisions are due to human error.
FACT: The remaining 5% is due to road and or weather conditions.

You can check this with CYPOL traffic statistics through CYPOL HQ Tel 22808080

FACTS!!! I don't bullshit

Every accident occurs because one or all drivers had made a mistake or had misjudged. the fact of the matter remains that less than ideal road and traffic conditions such as narrow and congested roads means that all drivers will naturally drive increasingly aggressively and this causes more mistakes and hence more accidents.

The driver is still at fault, but narrow and congested roads is a factor in the driver's decision making process you numbskull...

[Paphitis]

I epitomise nothing but will adapt to the road conditions.

Which in your case, as you've made clear, means responding to irresponsible/dangerous/aggressive driving by driving irresponsible/dangerous/aggressive yourself. Yes, way to go.

Everything in Cyprus works perfectly, and the last thing we need are some foreigners telling us what to do.

Ignoring Cyprus' accident rate, are we?

You still have not answered my question.

You seem to think you can come to Cyprus and expect changes and turn Cyprus into another U. S OF A..

Why are Americans so stupid?

Get it through your thick head. When we Cypriopts want help for anything then we will ask for it. in the mean time, everything could not be better consideriong the road and traffic conditions in Cyprus.

The road toll in Cyprus is not that high when compared to let's say Australia. What does that tell you moron?

I didn't answer your question because it was (a) rhetorical and pointless; and (b) you were clearly trying to change the subject.

Nope, not trying to turn Cyprus into the US. Never said anything to the effect. But yes, you've made it clear that you're damn proud that Cypriots can't drive worth sh*t, even though you're more of a visitor here than I am.

We're not talking about Australia either. Why are you trying to avoid responsibility for your horrid attitude towards driving (driving aggressively/dangerously is better?? And you're calling me a moron???

YIASOU AMERIKANE!

WHAT IS THE CAPITAL CITY OF FRANCE?

A) PARIS
B) WASHINGTON
C) LONDON
D) NICOSIA
E) ANKARA
F) HONG KONG

Get the answer correct and I promise I will be nice to you....

[New to Cyprus]

FACT: 95% of all road traffic collisions are due to human error.
FACT: The remaining 5% is due to road and or weather conditions.

You can check this with CYPOL traffic statistics through CYPOL HQ Tel 22808080

FACTS!!! I don't bullshit

Every accident occurs because one or all drivers had made a mistake or had misjudged. the fact of the matter remains that less than ideal road and traffic conditions such as narrow and congested roads means that all drivers will naturally drive increasingly aggressively and this causes more mistakes and hence more accidents.

the driver is still at fault, but narrow and congested roads is a factor in the driver's decision making process you numbskull...

No one is doubting that - but what you're willfully ignoring is that aggressive driving makes everything worse. Safe, defensive driving - not to mention things like stopping at stop signs, respecting right-of-way rules of the road, etc. - reduces accidents and makes everything safer.

Deciding to drive aggressively/dangerously in response to the bad driving of others is the "bad decision making" that takes place before you even start the car.

[New to Cyprus]

I epitomise nothing but will adapt to the road conditions.

Which in your case, as you've made clear, means responding to irresponsible/dangerous/aggressive driving by driving irresponsible/dangerous/aggressive yourself. Yes, way to go.

Everything in Cyprus works perfectly, and the last thing we need are some foreigners telling us what to do.

Ignoring Cyprus' accident rate, are we?

You still have not answered my question.

You seem to think you can come to Cyprus and expect changes and turn Cyprus into another U. S OF A..

Why are Americans so stupid?

Get it through your thick head. When we Cypriopts want help for anything then we will ask for it. in the mean time, everything could not be better consideriong the road and traffic conditions in Cyprus.

The road toll in Cyprus is not that high when compared to let's say Australia. What does that tell you moron?

I didn't answer your question because it was (a) rhetorical and pointless; and (b) you were clearly trying to change the subject.

Nope, not trying to turn Cyprus into the US. Never said anything to the effect. But yes, you've made it clear that you're damn proud that Cypriots can't drive worth sh*t, even though you're more of a visitor here than I am.

We're not talking about Australia either. Why are you trying to avoid responsibility for your horrid attitude towards driving (driving aggressively/dangerously is better?? And you're calling me a moron???

YIASOU AMERIKANE!

WHAT IS THE CAPITAL CITY OF FRANCE?

A) PARIS
B) WASHINGTON
C) LONDON
D) NICOSIA
E) ANKARA
F) HONG KONG

Get the answer correct and I promise I will be nice to you....

So you're a wanker who knows he's wrong on the topic at hand, and have to resort to changing the topic and cheap insults to make yourself feel better?

[Paphitis]

I epitomise nothing but will adapt to the road conditions.

Which in your case, as you've made clear, means responding to irresponsible/dangerous/aggressive driving by driving irresponsible/dangerous/aggressive yourself. Yes, way to go.

Everything in Cyprus works perfectly, and the last thing we need are some foreigners telling us what to do.

Ignoring Cyprus' accident rate, are we?

You still have not answered my question.

You seem to think you can come to Cyprus and expect changes and turn Cyprus into another U. S OF A..

Why are Americans so stupid?

Get it through your thick head. When we Cypriopts want help for anything then we will ask for it. in the mean time, everything could not be better consideriong the road and traffic conditions in Cyprus.

The road toll in Cyprus is not that high when compared to let's say Australia. What does that tell you moron?

I didn't answer your question because it was (a) rhetorical and pointless; and (b) you were clearly trying to change the subject.

Nope, not trying to turn Cyprus into the US. Never said anything to the effect. But yes, you've made it clear that you're damn proud that Cypriots can't drive worth sh*t, even though you're more of a visitor here than I am.

We're not talking about Australia either. Why are you trying to avoid responsibility for your horrid attitude towards driving (driving aggressively/dangerously is better?? And you're calling me a moron???

YIASOU AMERIKANE!

WHAT IS THE CAPITAL CITY OF FRANCE?

A) PARIS
B) WASHINGTON
C) LONDON
D) NICOSIA
E) ANKARA
F) HONG KONG

Get the answer correct and I promise I will be nice to you....

So you're a wanker who knows he's wrong on the topic at hand, and have to resort to changing the topic and cheap insults to make yourself feel better?

Hell will freeze over when the day comes when I, Sir Paphitis, gratefully accepts any advice from an American....

I mean please, the number one homicide country in the world is going to give Paphitis the Australo Cypriot some advice on driving.....

look at your own back yard first Yanky...You also have the highest ratio of gun ownership and the most high speed police chases in the world and you come to Cyprus to give Cypriots advice on how to be safe.....

Yankee Doodle went to town
A-riding on a pony
Stuck a feather in his hat
And called it macaroni.

Yankee Doodle, keep it up
Yankee Doodle dandy
Mind the music and the step
And with the girls be handy.

Father and I went down to camp
Along with Captain Gooding
And there we saw the men and boys
As thick as hasty pudding.

Yankee Doodle, keep it up
Yankee Doodle dandy
Mind the music and the step
And with the girls be handy

There was Captain Washington
Upon a slapping stallion
A-giving orders to his men
I guess there was a million.

Yankee Doodle, keep it up
Yankee Doodle dandy
Mind the music and the step
And with the girls be handy.

[RichardB]

Yankee doodle came on forum
Moaned about the driving
Then when paphitis dint agreed
The yankee went off sulking

ps Is the answer E

[New to Cyprus]

Paphitis,
When you want to stop changing the subject and start talking about your irresponsible attitude, let us know.

[New to Cyprus]

Paphitis,
When you want to stop changing the subject and start talking about your irresponsible attitude, let us know.

And by the way Paphitis, I get it, you don't like being told that your aggressive driving is dangerous, rude, unsafe, etc. Tough. It is all of those things. Grow up and take responsibility for your own driving, and stop blaming it on other things (the roads, other drivers, etc., 'forcing' you to become an aggressive driver).

Teenage boys use the attitude use the "Don't tell me I'm wrong" attitude, not grown adults.

[miltiades]

Paphitis,
When you want to stop changing the subject and start talking about your irresponsible attitude, let us know.

And by the way Paphitis, I get it, you don't like being told that your aggressive driving is dangerous, rude, unsafe, etc. Tough. It is all of those things. Grow up.

I think you have fathomed out our Australian Cypriot impostor !!
A complete and utter jerk !!
On his own admission he is an AustraloPithikos !!!
So when is Australia going to attack Turkey mate , I know at Christmas !!
I prefer mine stuffed !

[DANGAMAN]

Some advice from the British Foreign office when visiting Cyprus !!
""Road Travel

Short-term visitors and tourists are permitted to drive on UK driving licences. Cypriot driving regulations are similar to those of the UK and driving is on the left-hand side of the road. However, driving standards are poor. In 2007 there were 89 road deaths in Cyprus (source: DfT). This equates to 11.4 road deaths per 100,000 of population and compares to the UK average of 5.0 road deaths per 100,000 of population in 2007.""

More than double the number of fatalities from the UK , and Paphitis who has been in Cyprus 5 TIMES !!!
says there is nothing wrong with Cypriot driving.
Do know what mate , you are much more immature than I took you for , you have some strange views just look at this :"""Many people just won't adapt to Cypriot road conditions and just complain ""
So the next time I drive in Cyprus I shall drive along the seafront at 80 miles an hour , go through a few red lights , have my year old grandson on my lap , teaching him to drive , my 5 year grandaughter at the front seat right next to me , unbelted , while I'm talking to my daughter on my mobile telling her how good the kids are !!
Plonker !!

Oh dear. Sometimes I do wonder as to the inner workings of your brain. You have difficulties in comprehending even basic English and here I am just nodding my head and trying to reconcile your minuscule brain capacity or IQ on your excessive drinking habit....

I geuss today, you must be well and truly on your second bottle, so I say cheers to you but advise you to not post anymore whilst under the influence, because I can't bear to see an old man make a fool of himself. But if you choose to disregard my sound advice, then I shall also advise you to not drive in your present state of mind because I just don't want to hear that you have hurt yourself.

The statistics above indicate absolutely nothing. They certainly do not prove that Cypriot drivers are less safe than UK drivers because these statistics DO NOT take into consideration traffic and road conditions of the island, which no doubt cause many fatal accidents. The UK in comparison has a superior road network when compared to Cyprus and is therefore expected to have less fatalities.....

As per usual and in true form load of rubbish. POU DEN MPORI NA DERI TO GARO DERNI TO SAMA.
Plonker , accidents are high in Cyprus not because of bad road conditions , snow or ice forming , torrential rains , fog with poor visibility but solely because the Cypriot driver is one of the worst in Europe. Carefree attitude when driving , distracted continually by the use of mobile phones , some even read the newspaper while driving. Get it into your head , our young drivers are badly influenced by their parents , they in turn drive with the same carefree attitude as their parents do.
A car , more so among young males , is a state symbol , the more noise they make , the loudest screeching of brakes and the highest the speed determines the size of their dick .Stupid , undisciplined young morons.

BULLSHIT!

There are more accidents in Cyprus due to the road and traffic conditions and nothing more.

I dare you to prove otherwise.

FACT: 95% of all road traffic collisions are due to human error.
FACT: The remaining 5% is due to road and or weather conditions.

You can check this with CYPOL traffic statistics through CYPOL HQ Tel 22808080

FACTS!!! I don't bullshit

Every accident occurs because one or all drivers had made a mistake or had misjudged. the fact of the matter remains that less than ideal road and traffic conditions such as narrow and congested roads means that all drivers will naturally drive increasingly aggressively and this causes more mistakes and hence more accidents.

The driver is still at fault, but narrow and congested roads is a you numbskull...

Lets just set things straight for a minute. These narrow and congested roads you mention are found where?

We would all agree "NOT on the motorway" but in built up areas.

Now if we take that the speed limit there is 50 km h, that again is a fact!

You also mention and I quote: the factor in the driver's decision making process.

At 50 Km H an hour you need about 30 feet to come to a complete stop. That includes thinking distance and stopping distance.

We also take the fact that the vehicle is in a mechanically good condition, therefore I am sure the only person to blame is you!!!

Any reasonable driver whilst approaching a narrow road would slow down.
Any Police Officer, Insurance company, Lawyer or Judge will tell you exactly the same.

A few years ago 2005-6 if I am corect, Cyprus was third in having the most fatal traffic collisions within the EU (for ever 100, 000 population). Greece was first followed by Portugal.

Since then Cyprus is in a better position than then, however there is still room for improvement. It should also be taken into consideration that a number of persons to blame or who have died, are not locally living on the island, (Tourists, students and other foreigners)

I am of the opinion that this thread would have been a lot more beneficial if we were all discussing ideas on how to reduce the number of injured, disabled or even dead persons on our roads rather than slagging down each other...

That's just my opinion.