Diesel also goes by the name mazot. LPG is getting more popular and is available at many stations. Driving Turkeywith its surprisingly good roads and maddeningly slow trainsis best seen by motor vehicle. Generally, driving habits conform those of other Southern European countries. Signposts, however, are much less frequent.
Turkey also has a relatively high accident rate.
Watch out at night for livestock and for unlit farm vehicles. The legal blood alcohol limit is 50 mg. Headlights should always be used when driving. Use of the horn is illegal except in cases of immediate and extreme danger. Police are empowered to collect fines on the spot.