Travel by road is High risk. Roads are unsafe and poorly constructed with no road markings, reduced visibility due to poor lighting, and unexpected hazards are frequent. Most locals are known to drive erratically while traveling through remote locations and these roads are considered dangerous. Dar es Salaam late at night, be especially cautious when stopped at traffic lights.
In order to avoid assault at isolated intersections, some drivers refuse to stop at lights, proceed cautiously after slowing down. Intersections may be very dangerous at night, regardless of which color shows on the traffic signal. Road Traffic Collisions (RTCs) are frequent and are a result of inadequate driver training, lack of road discipline, very poor enforcement, and excessive speeding.