Ever tried moving the steering on Dubai roads? Holy Christ, it is a big sure that the drive on Dubai roads will give you an entirely different experience. It is simply challenging. Yes you can call it intimidating too. Dubai is a multi cultural city with population flowing in from more than 180 countries. The citizens of each country with different driving rules and regulations and habits will show their driving know how on Dubai roads. No wonder, the city as the maximum number of road accidents every year. The guys from the Western countries will find the roads to be chaotic, while for those who are from East Asian countries, the roads will be well organized. For someone with basic knowledge of driving regulations and few days behind the steering, the roads of Dubai will be a heaven.

To drive in Dubai is an easy task. To garner a driving license, one must have a residency visa. This makes the chaps who arrive in Dubai on a tourist visa or visit visa to rent a vehicle for the first month or so until they get a residency visa is completed. It requires having an International Driving Permit and a driving license from your home country to rent a car here. Here, you will find it no hard to find different car rental agencies that would help you in obtaining a car rental licence. A citizen can also meantime obtain a Temporary Driving which is valid for six months. It is issued at the Dubai Traffic Police Station.

Dubai gives certain privileges to the citizens of European countries, US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Africa, and South Korea. They can get a local license by simply showing their own driving license and doing some paperwork. But for others, it is necessary to take driving lessons and afterwards pass a test.

Once after getting a residency visa, it is possible to buy a car. Dubai is a hub of commercial and private vehicles. All major models from large auto makers around the world are available in the Dubai automobile market. But it should be remembered that driving in Dubai Is not so easy. The traffic rules and regulations in the city are very strict and any failure in following the regulation will land you in trouble.

Dubai follows left-hand driving with traffic on right. Dubai authorities have installed mobile radar cameras around the emirate to catch those driving over the speed limit or running a red light. Zero tolerance exists for drinking and driving which may pay you heavily.

Dubai is notorious for its traffic accidents with highest road death tolls in the world. This has made the authorities to act with iron fist against traffic rule offenders. So if any plans to drive in Dubai, be vigilant about the traffic rules. Else be ready to face trial.

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The stunning models from Lexus have always succeeded in grabbing the hearts of car lovers. The news about the release of any model from Lexus has invited enthusiasm around the world. Now, let us see the Lexus LF-A car. This is a concept super car which was initially introduced by Lexus at the 2005 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The Japanese auto giant later reworked on it and re-launched it at Detroit at 2007 North American International Auto Show. Holy Christ, amazing was the result.

The Lexus LF-A is a bold designed car that is all set to invade the hearts of car lovers. Arriving with a designing style called L-finesse, this car is already successful in creating an enthusiasm among the users. The L-finesse design direction was used by Lexus to reshape and redefine the 2005 model which gave it a more refined look.

The Lexus LF-A car comes powered with a high-revving 500-plus horsepower V10 engine, a specification that puts LF-A in the same race of super cars including Italian brands Ferrari and Lamborghini. This super car in its size is measured 5 inches shorter than the Porsche 911. It has a wheelbase that is 9 inches longer than the 911 and also carries an indicator of better ride quality and good control.

The Lexus LF-A arrives into the competitive automobile market with an installation of a massive, fixed rear wing, and the rear wing which is responsible for giving super cars the required down force at high speeds. The Lexus LF-A car has a front engine placement, which along with a rear-mounted transaxle and radiators helps in providing an excellent weight distribution. At the same time the powerful engine, aerodynamics and revised styling supports the car to reach a top speed of 200 mph.

The Lexus LF-A is in its prototype. The final version of this car is expected to come out soon. But yes, the eagerness could be read out easily from the face of car lovers. Well, the exact price tag of the Lexus LF-A is yet to roll out, but the speculations in the air say, it could pitch somewhere around $100,000 or above. But one thing is sure; once the car is out on street, really the concept of automobile segment will be changed completely, with the still competitive market getting more intensive marketing hub. Oh, god, the meaning of luxury car will be changed once and for all, because, Lexus knows it better than anyone else, what the car users want.

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