1. You might hear Uganda speaking about robots – it’s what they call traffic lights.
2. A distinctly Uganda phenomenon is the ‘car guard’, a self-employed person who will offer to watch your car for a small fee when in town. You should carry small change for this, but bear in mind that the system is completely unregulated, so use your discretion.
3. Be very wary of picking up strangers or stopping to help motorists who might look distressed, as they could be hijackers. You should also look out for obstacles placed in the road, as these could have been placed there by thieves who aim to rob you when leave your car to move the item. Your car hire company will tell you what to do in the event of a breakdown.