In Türkiye, drivers' attitudes towards pedestrians vary from city to city.

19/02/2026 GENERAL, Cuff
In Türkiye, drivers' approaches to pedestrians vary from city to city. OtonomHaber
In Türkiye, drivers' approaches to pedestrians vary from city to city. OtonomHaber

According to recent studies, the attitudes of drivers towards pedestrians and their adherence to traffic rules vary significantly from city to city in Türkiye. In some cities, drivers are observed to be disrespectful to pedestrians, thus jeopardizing road safety.

Certain cities, in particular, are experiencing serious problems with driving habits and adherence to traffic rules. Here is a list of cities where drivers perform the lowest in terms of attention and care:

The Worst Driving Cities in Türkiye

  • 1. Sakarya
  • 2. Kocaeli
  • 3. Gaziantep
  • 4. Istanbul
  • 5. Adana

In these cities, the impatient and disrespectful behavior of drivers towards pedestrians in traffic is striking. Problems with giving priority to pedestrians, in particular, increase safety risks. Improving compliance with traffic rules is seen as an urgent need in these cities.

In Türkiye, drivers' approaches to pedestrians vary from city to city. OtonomHaber

In Türkiye, drivers' approaches to pedestrians vary from city to city. OtonomHaber

In Türkiye, drivers' approaches to pedestrians vary from city to city. OtonomHaber

In Türkiye, drivers' approaches to pedestrians vary from city to city. OtonomHaber

In Türkiye, drivers' approaches to pedestrians vary from city to city. OtonomHaber

In Türkiye, drivers' approaches to pedestrians vary from city to city. OtonomHaber

In Türkiye, drivers' approaches to pedestrians vary from city to city. OtonomHaber

In Türkiye, drivers' approaches to pedestrians vary from city to city. OtonomHaber

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