Beijing's road warriors

The other day, as we were entering the slip road off the Third Ring Road, a white sedan behind us actually slowed and gave way. We were so surprised that the spouse made me wind down my window and gratefully salute our thanks.

It was a rare act that made our day because the norm in Beijing is that the car behind would speed up and close the gap if you so much as indicate you wanted to change lanes.

Horns would blare and tires screech as vehicles maneuver into battle formation, determined not to give away an inch. Driving in the Capital City is indeed like war, and there are more guerilla tactics on the tar here than anywhere else I have seen.