A traveler from Europe recently utilized the social platform Reddit to recount their experience of driving in Malaysia during their two-week visit. Sharing their insights on the r/Malaysia subreddit, the tourist, identified as Reddit user u/sfmclaughlin, expressed genuine admiration for the quality of roads in our country and commended Malaysian drivers for their remarkable patience and friendliness.

In a post titled "Some observations on Malaysia driving habits (from a European)," u/sfmclaughlin shared their recent excursion to Johor Bahru and Melaka, where they opted to rent a car for transportation. Over the course of two weeks, they observed Malaysian drivers to be notably patient behind the wheel, despite encountering more traffic jams than they were accustomed to back home. u/sfmclaughlin remarked, "Although it seems you get way more traffic jams than we have back home and the lights stay on red for a lot longer here, I never saw any road rage or dickhead driving."

Moreover, the UK traveler praised the generosity of Malaysians in allowing others onto the main road or merging onto the motorway, describing it as a pleasant experience where they didn't have to "fight" their way into a road or lane, as Malaysians readily accommodated with a friendly wave.

They also commended the well-designed roads in Malaysia, noting dedicated lanes for left and right turns, which streamline traffic flow and minimize delays.

Despite these positive observations, u/sfmclaughlin acknowledged instances of less-than-ideal driving behaviors during their time in Malaysia. They recounted encounters with tailgating drivers and observed a general reluctance among Malaysian drivers to use indicators while changing lanes or making turns.

In the comments section, some Malaysian Redditors expressed skepticism towards u/sfmclaughlin's experience, as it differed significantly from their own daily experiences on Malaysian roads. However, u/sfmclaughlin affirmed the authenticity of their observations and reiterated their appreciation for the driving culture they encountered in Malaysia.

Prior to their visit to Malaysia, u/sfmclaughlin had also driven in four other countries outside of the United Kingdom, including France, Brunei, Taiwan, and Malaysia. They shared insights into the driving experiences in these countries, highlighting the differences in driving norms and road infrastructure.