For an overview of the traffic
situation, check out the writeup for June 19,
where we describe what it's like to drive around the city. These
two videos show in particular detail what it looks like. The
second one shows lots of in-and-out and taxis and motorcycles cutting
across everyone's path. At one point we saw a camel walking down
the street. Seeing a motorcycle coming in the opposite direction
on the left of you, as well as on the right, is a common
occurrence. The driver honks the horn pretty much continuously as
he passes everyone. Apparently this is the indication that you're
going to pass, as slow-moving trucks hauling bulky goods have "honk
horn" painted on the back of them. It's organized chaos, and
there's no way at all I would consider driving in this myself.