Would you drive in the Dominican Republic? With Punta Cana all you can see I drive here, have a look

Driving in the Dominican Republic
With Punta Cana all you can see, I am driving around in the Dominican Republic on my Motorbike.
I follow the rules, but more than that I have my eyes open all the time and look everywhere.
If you want to drive In the Dominican Republic, I recommend you to the same!
When renting a car in the Dominican Republic, you want to know that other
Cars and motorbike can come from any unexpected direction, Big Trucks drive in front of you and slowly loose their cargo. Busse drive towards you on your Line and make signals so that YOU know they expect you to go out of their way… Yes, I might not have had it all, but plenty of unexpected situations.
This is something to think about when you consider to rent something in the Dominican Republic. Always give a 100% of your attention to driving and your surroundings. Information about driving laws you can find online, here just a little, as this video is more about, Real life experience!
In the Dominican Republic we drive on the right hand side of the Road.
Most common international Rules apply, like, everybody has to wear seatbelts, no mobil phones, blood alcohol level 0.10% . In the Dominican Republic you must been 18 years old to get a drivers license.
There are fines for not obeying the law.
If stoped by the police ( in Bavaro that can be stoped by the Tourist Police, by Amed ( green uniform), Policia Nacional (PN ) and as well the Military.
Always have you papers ready vehicle registration document, Insurance and your drivers license, as well as your ID (passport) a copy of the passport with your entry stamp, will do, most of the times.
Now you will find many locals not following the rules and even better making their own. :-) At the end this is also why we “first world people” like to live here. We feel more freedom. For the better and the worse. Many things have changed in the 20 years that I live here, but I still prefer living and driving here, than else where!
Have a look!

[@bunnybunowo5967]

There an old saying within us, Dominicans "If you can drive in Dominican Republic, you can drive anywhere."

[@puntacanaallyoucansee]

hahaha, I almost agree, .. wouldn't dare to drive im Mumbai or Chennai, but Dominican is Fun!

[@admtech69]

Coming from Canada, observing the chaos that is the Dominican Republic road system is enough for me to hand the wheel to someone else. It's scary enough walking on the sidewalks here avoiding random death-pits and pot holes, I do a recon once a week to spot any new hazards on the route I normally take when I do have to drive.

[@puntacanaallyoucansee]

I hear you. But I still prefer to drive myself :-) Crazy I know!

[@davidmarquez4234]

Lived there for three years, very good description. Nigth driving would deserve another chapter!😂

[@puntacanaallyoucansee]

Hahahha absolutely right! I avoid driving unknown roads after dark. you never know where they put the hole 😜

[@niadavis6192]

About to leave for the DR in two days… and renting a car ! We’ve got this !! 💪🏾 🚙 🏝️

[@puntacanaallyoucansee]

How did it go? Not so bad, right!

[@ladytravels4808]

Thanks great video you are so positive and calm. you getting around in your motorcycle 🥰🔥

[@DaMia2Ayiti]

I thought I could do it but after watching your video…….absolutely not 😂

[@redsailor101]

And you don't need to wait long before you get an example of what you are talking about 🤣😁😁👍

[@PeytonPlace212]

When your trying to pull out into an intersection, Instead of getting in line behind the first vehicle everyone will line up next to you and who ever gets out first wins

[@puntacanaallyoucansee]

yes.

[@SV-lw8jo]

If you can handle driving in Haiti, navigating the roads in the Dominican Republic will be a breeze. Just be sure your horn is in good working condition.

[@thegreatescapethesagaconti6923]

This just triggered my anxiety

[@redsailor101]

Hi Angela.😁👍

[@SteveSolaka]

Chaotic roads

[@206Curt]

I dunno about "it actually works" lol. DR has the highest traffic death rate in the world by a huge margin, almost double Zimbabwe which is the 2nd worst.

[@housesincharleston]

Great video! Do you have any rental car company that you recommend? We are going to visit Punta Cana and Samana in two weeks and after reading so many bad reviews about the rental car companies, I have no idea which company I should rent from. Thank you!

[@puntacanaallyoucansee]

Good morning, I love Samaná! I wanted to go more often and started also Samana all you can see. Check it our for at least “some” ideas. For everything else please email to [e-mail]

[@yisell02]

Omg i will be driving for the 1st time there and im stressing about it

[@puntacanaallyoucansee]

We all drive here. You will see, it's possible :-)

[@russyjable]

How did it turn out?

[@ladytravels4808]

@@russyjable hope everything turn out good for @yisell02

[@PeytonPlace212]

I know this is old but remember an accident in DR is always the gringos fault even when it’s not. People will gather around, make video etc. Can be stressful

[@yisell02]

@@PeytonPlace212 i didn't drive ..i still dont. I got 1 of my friends to do it for me😂😂..

[@nikki4911]

I go in June and I’m sick of paying for rides. I really want to drive myself but this is nerve-racking

[@puntacanaallyoucansee]

In Bavaro we have even more traffic. It's crazy, because the streets are simply not made for so many cars.

[@mariagilinski]

I just really wonder if it’s even more nerve-wracking to let someone else drive and like… not be in charge of it. Dunno what’s scarier

[@nikki4911]

@@mariagilinski I had a driver before and yes, it scary as hell!

[@mariagilinski]

@@nikki4911 👀😬 gosh, and here I am thinking that I’m Spain it is a bit scary (I’m new to Spain)…. Ahhahaha, going to Punta Cana in 3 weeks… to calm my nerves.. or at least so I thought until now 🤣🤣🤣🤣😬👀

[@nikki4911]

@@mariagilinski punta driving isn’t that bad it’s more in Santo Domingo

[@HaitianCrayola]

I went to Punta Cana for fun. OMG WHY DO PEOPLE IN SANTO DOMINGO DRIVE SO BAD

[@puntacanaallyoucansee]

Hahaha, we need a definition of BAD! But I am very careful driving in Santo Domingo too. I prefer to take the motorcycle 😍

[@CRiver396]

Where are the traffic lights

[@puntacanaallyoucansee]

sometimes good visible, sometime not, Sometimes there, sometimes not. Pay attention and go with the flow. I use the WAZA app a lot. it also tells you speed limits. It's great.

[@CustomEnglish]

Do you know about the community of White Sands bávaro?

[@puntacanaallyoucansee]

Yes, 🤔

[@CustomEnglish]

What do you know about it?

[@HH-mc8lg]

This is nothing try driving In la capital

[@Handsome347]

That ain’t that bad, I’ve seen worse

[@puntacanaallyoucansee]

😜 yes, me too!