There are very few rules of the road in Cairo. The overriding rule is like our second basic concept, make use of every available space. But instead of cramming people into cars, now people also cram cars onto the road. Every available space on the road surface is used to its limit.
Lane markers are outright ignored and even red lights are blatantly disregarded.
When you're driving in Cairo the only time you ever stop is when there's absolutely no way to squeeze around whoever is in front of you. AND he's standing in your way. The picture on the right is a good example of both of our basic principles. The boy has noticed that traffic is backed up in the direction he wants to go, but being the astute boy that he is, he's also noticed that there is plenty of space on the other side of the street. I guess this boy will have to join the crowd in the proper lanes.