Driving with Elfis -Dangers on Icelandic roads? (long version)
Summary
TLDRThis script offers a humorous yet informative guide to driving in Iceland, highlighting the unique conditions and safety tips for foreign drivers. It covers speed limits, road changes, weather, wildlife encounters, and the importance of seat belts. It also touches on local laws, such as alcohol consumption, mobile phone use, and the environmental impact of off-road driving, all while engaging with a character named Elvis, who humorously identifies as an elf.
Takeaways
- 🚗 **Driving in Iceland**: It's crucial to be aware of the unique driving conditions in Iceland, as they differ from what many foreign drivers are accustomed to.
- 🛣️ **Road Conditions**: The landscape is beautiful but can distract drivers; maintaining full attention on the road is essential for safety.
- 🚦 **Speed Limits**: In populated areas, the speed limit is usually 50 km/h, and in rural areas, gravel roads have a limit of 80 km/h and paved roads 90 km/h.
- 📸 **Speed Enforcement**: Speed enforcement cameras are widely used, and fines for speeding can be over 100,000 Icelandic krona.
- 🛑 **Handling Gravel Roads**: Drivers should reduce speed before transitioning from paved to gravel roads to avoid losing control of the vehicle.
- 🚨 **Emergency Situations**: If a car begins to lose control, it's important to step off the gas and steer gently until control is regained.
- 🌉 **Single Lane Bridges**: On single-lane bridges, the car closer to the bridge has the right of way, but it's wise to stop and assess the situation.
- 💺 **Seat Belts**: Wearing seat belts is mandatory by law in Iceland, and it's especially important due to the nature of common accidents.
- 🌡️ **Weather Changes**: The weather can change rapidly in Iceland, making it vital to check weather forecasts before traveling.
- 🐑 **Livestock on Roads**: Livestock, particularly sheep, can be on or near the roads, and drivers should be prepared for sudden appearances.
- 📱 **Driving Etiquette**: It's illegal to operate a vehicle after consuming alcohol, headlights must be on at all times, mobile phones should only be used hands-free, and off-road driving is forbidden.
Q & A
What is the main mode of transportation for foreign tourists in Iceland?
-A large part of foreign tourists in Iceland travel around the country by car.
Why is it important for drivers to know how to drive in Iceland?
-The landscape in Iceland is beautiful and can draw the driver's attention away from the road, making it important to keep full attention on driving to reach the destination safely.
What is the usual speed limit in populated areas in Iceland?
-The speed limit in populated areas is usually 50 km/h, and speed limit signs are not posted unless other speed limits apply.
What is the suggested speed limit on gravel roads in rural areas of Iceland?
-The rule of thumb is that gravel roads have a speed limit of 80 km/h.
What is the penalty for speeding in Iceland?
-Speeding fines can reach over 100,000 Icelandic krona.
What should drivers do if they lose control of the car on a gravel road?
-Drivers should step off the gas and turn the steering wheel gently the same way the car is pulling until the car has regained control.
Why are single-lane bridges on Highway number one potentially dangerous?
-They can be dangerous because the car closer to the bridge has the right of way, but it is wise to stop and assess the situation to see what the other driver plans to do.
What is the legal requirement for seat belt usage in Iceland?
-Drivers and passengers are required by law to wear seat belts regardless of the type of vehicle or where they are seated.
How can drivers check the weather forecast while traveling in Iceland?
-Drivers can call 902600 for weather or 1778 for roads, or visit road.is and weather.is for updates.
What is the potential hazard of livestock on or alongside the road in Iceland?
-Livestock, usually sheep but sometimes horses and cows, can be in the path of vehicles, which can be very dangerous.
What are some of the driving laws and regulations in Iceland that drivers should be aware of?
-It is against the law to operate a vehicle after consuming alcohol, vehicle headlights must be on at all times, mobile phone use is prohibited unless hands-free, and driving off-road is forbidden due to environmental damage.
Outlines
🚗 Driving in Iceland: Safety and Regulations
This paragraph emphasizes the unique driving conditions in Iceland and the importance of adhering to local traffic rules for safety. It mentions the picturesque landscape that can distract drivers, the need to maintain focus on the road, and the specific speed limits in populated and rural areas. The script also discusses the consequences of speeding, including hefty fines, and provides tips on handling situations like a sudden change from paved to gravel roads, narrow gravel roads, and blind curves. Additionally, it touches on the presence of single-lane bridges and the necessity of caution when approaching them.
🛡️ Safety Precautions and Legal Requirements
The second paragraph focuses on the legal and safety requirements for driving in Iceland. It highlights the mandatory use of seat belts for all passengers, the need for children to be in appropriate safety seats, and the importance of checking weather forecasts due to the country's rapidly changing conditions. The script also addresses the potential hazards of encountering livestock on the roads and the driver's liability in such cases. Furthermore, it covers the prohibition of driving under the influence of alcohol or intoxicants, the requirement to keep vehicle headlights on at all times, the ban on using mobile phones while driving without hands-free equipment, and the environmental impact of off-road driving.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Foreign tourists
💡Driving conditions
💡Speed limit
💡Gravel roads
💡Control
💡Seat belts
💡Weather forecast
💡Livestock
💡Headlights
💡Intoxicants
💡Mobile phone
💡Offroad driving
Highlights
Foreign tourists in Iceland often travel by car, but the driving conditions are unusual compared to what they are accustomed to.
The beautiful landscape in Iceland can distract drivers from the road, so it's important to keep full attention on driving.
Speed limits in populated areas are usually 50 km/h, with no posted signs unless other limits apply.
In rural areas, gravel roads have a speed limit of 80 km/h and paved roads 90 km/h.
Speed enforcement cameras are widely used in Iceland, with speeding fines reaching over 100,000 Icelandic krona.
A common place for accidents on rural roads is where a paved road suddenly changes to gravel.
If a car loses control on a gravel road, it's important not to panic and not to jam the brakes too hard.
Gravel roads are often narrow, so caution is needed when approaching oncoming traffic.
Blind curves can test a driver's skill and require reducing speed and being careful.
On single-lane bridges, the car closer to the bridge has the right of way, but it's wise to stop and assess the situation.
Drivers and passengers in Iceland are required by law to wear seat belts at all times.
Children in Iceland must wear seat belts or be in car safety seats depending on their age and maturity.
The weather in Iceland can change rapidly, so it's important to check the weather forecast while traveling.
Livestock such as sheep, horses, and cows can be on or near the road and pose a danger to drivers.
If a car hits an animal like a sheep, the driver can be held liable for it.
During summer in Iceland, the sun is visible both day and night, so drivers must be aware of this and avoid driving for too long to prevent falling asleep.
It's illegal to operate a vehicle in Iceland after consuming alcohol or other intoxicants, with severe penalties for violations.
Vehicle headlights must be on at all times, day and night, when driving in Iceland.
Using a mobile phone while driving is prohibited in Iceland, with hands-free equipment being the only allowed alternative.
Driving off-road is strictly forbidden in Iceland due to the serious damage it causes to the sensitive vegetation.
Littering is not allowed in Iceland, as emphasized in the transcript.
Transcripts
oh happy day happy
day happy day happy a large part of
foreign tourists in Iceland travel
around the country by
car conditions in Iceland are unusual in
many ways and often unlike to conditions
foreign drivers are accustomed to what
the did you hear that what was it it is
therefore important to know how to drive
in this country the landscape is
beautiful and can draw the driver's
attention away from the
road to reach your destination safely
you must keep your full attention on
driving who was
that drive follow that car are you
kidding what a cliche drive
please the speed limit in populated
areas is usually 50
kmph speed limit signs are not posted
unless other speed limits apply
sometimes blue and white signs will
suggest a safer speed for certain parts
of the road in rural areas the rule of
thumb is that gravel roads have a speed
limit of 80 km/ hour and paved roads 90
km/ hour uh who are
you speed enforcement cameras are widely
used speeding finds can reach over a 100
,000 Icelandic croner who are you I'm
Alis uh Elvis is dead oh no he isn't um
El elfis with an F not Elvis
elfis are you an elf exactly y pretty
much that's disgusting really is it well
maybe not don't be racist honey Elvis is
the king Elis with an
F I can't believe how lucky we are to
have an elf in the car Yep this is
better than the North and
lights a common place for accidents to
occur on Rural roads is where a paved
Road suddenly changes to
[Music]
[Applause]
gravel the main reason is that drivers
do not reduce speed before the change
over to gravel and lose control okay it
it is vital not to panic and don't Jam
the brakes too hard at least not so hard
that the wheels will lock otherwise
something like that could
happen if the car starts to lose control
step off the gas and turn the steering
wheel gently the same way the car is
pulling until the car has regained
control but best of all is to Drive
slowly okay everyone do you want some
ice cream yes yeah I guess yes ice cream
I'm not a kid I don't eat ice cream I
I'm 200 years
old gravel roads are often quite narrow
it is important to show caution When
approaching another car coming from the
opposite direction by moving as far to
the right as possible and slowing
down who happy day oh
happy please please please is this the
only song You Know
[Applause]
also there are blind curves that can
test the driver's skill this sign
indicates that you should be careful and
reduce
speed so what language do elf speak
Icelandic elfish
pelvis blind Hills where lanes are not
separate can be very dangerous and
should be approached with
caution there are many single Lane
bridges on Highway number one the rule
is that the car closer to the bridge has
the right of way however it is wise to
stop and assess the situation see what
the other driver plans to do this sign
indicates that a single lane bridge is
ahead
look out kids Angry
Birds relax in Iceland drivers and
passengers are required by law to wear
seat belts regardless of the type of
vehicle or where they are seated wearing
seat belts is especially important
because of the nature of accidents in
Iceland many of them involve Vehicles
driving off the road and rolling over in
such accidents SE seat belts often mean
the difference between life and death it
should be noted that children must
either wear seat belts or be in car
safety seats depending on their age and
maturity the weather in Iceland can
change very rapidly from fine and calm
to storm it is therefore extremely
important to check the weather forecast
while traveling
[Music]
call
902600 for weather or
1778 for roads you can also go to
road.is and weather. is weather is
weather in Icelandic are there any
life-threatening animals in Iceland yes
what are they sheep
sheep at any moment you can expect
livestock to be on or alongside the road
us usually it's sheep but sometimes
horses and even cows can be in your path
this this is common all over the country
and can be very dangerous sometimes a
sheep is on one side of the road and her
Lambs are on the other side under these
conditions which are common it is a good
rule to expect the Lambs or the Sheep to
run to the other
side what's with these sheep are they
suicidal if a car hits such an animal
the driver can expect to be held liable
for it shut up elfus whoa whoa time out
honey relax well I'm not paying for a
sheep I'm a
[Applause]
[Music]
vegetarian during summer the sun is
visible both day and night and the day
seems long drivers must be aware of this
fact and avoid driving for too long
since they may fall asleep while driving
[Music]
[Music]
let's go through a few things while they
sleep a it is against the law to operate
a vehicle in Iceland after having
consumed alcohol or other intoxicants
and penalties for violation of these
laws are severe B Icelandic law requires
that vehicle headlights be on at all
times day and night when driving C
please don't use the mobile phone while
driving if you really need to the use of
hands-free equipment is an obligation
while driving at the same time and D it
is strictly forbidden to drive Offroad
such driving results in serious damage
to sensitive vegetation which may take
nature decades to
[Music]
repair um and uh yeah I I think that's
all are you leaving yeah I'm done
bye-bye Elvis thank you Elvis thank you
Elvis oh look at this oh just look at
all this jump mail
just oh and and don't Litter don't
Litter don't litter
[Music]
[Applause]
[Music]
y
[Music]
Voir Plus de Vidéos Connexes
Alberta Learner Class 7 Driving Test Part 1 2024 | Audio | Canadian Driver Knowledge Tests
► the DO's and DON'Ts of DRIVING in Spain 🇪🇸 #003
seru mock section 7
American reacts to: How to drive when in Europe
(PART 1 of 2) LTO Exam Reviewer 2024 ENGLISH | Code A, A1 MOTORCYCLE Nonprofessional || CarWahe
Eure Videos - Das Beste #48 - Action #05
5.0 / 5 (0 votes)