Three videos readers submitted to Nea Kriti highlight dangerous driving on Crete’s roads, including a prolonged overtaking maneuver near Rethymno and a near head-on collision on the road toward Gouves.
The incidents, recorded between September and Saturday, October 24, show vehicles making sudden or risky maneuvers that leave other drivers with little room to react. Please visit Nea Kriti to see all the videos.
For visitors exploring Crete by rental car, tour bus, or private transfer, the footage reminds them that road conditions and driving behavior can change quickly, especially on busy sections of the island’s national road network.
Dangerous Overtaking on the Gerani Bridge
The most recent incident was recorded on Saturday morning near the Gerani Bridge in Rethymno.
A vehicle with a camera is following a tanker truck as it approaches the bridge and a bend in the road. A white car then moves out to overtake and remains in the opposing lane for several seconds.
Vehicles can be seen approaching from the opposite direction while the overtaking maneuver continues.
The white car eventually completes the maneuver and continues behind the tanker.
No collision was reported, but the extended maneuver, opposing traffic, a bend, and limited visibility created an obvious risk.
Near Head-On Collision on the Road Toward Gouves
A second video, recorded at approximately 22:00 on Friday, October 23, shows a more serious situation.
According to the information accompanying the footage, a cream-colored vehicle moves into the opposing lane while attempting to overtake near the exit from the national road toward the American base area and Gouves.
Vehicles are approaching from the opposite direction, creating a situation in which a head-on collision appears possible.
The vehicle recording the incident was reportedly a tourist bus, while the approaching cars were traveling toward the national road.
The maneuver was completed without a reported collision, but the incident illustrates how quickly an overtaking attempt can create danger for drivers who are simply traveling in their own lane.
A Third Video Shows a Sudden Change of Direction
The third video, reportedly recorded in September, shows a white car suddenly changing its course and turning in front of the vehicle recording the footage.
The unexpected maneuver forces the following driver to react quickly.
Unlike the first two incidents, the supplied information does not provide a specific location or further details about what prompted the maneuver.
A Reminder for Drivers in Crete
The three incidents differ, but they share one obvious feature: a driver’s decision can affect other road users within seconds.
For tourists driving in Crete, the safest approach is to avoid risky overtaking, especially around bends, bridges, and in areas with limited visibility.
Drivers should also expect sudden maneuvers from other vehicles and leave enough distance to react safely.
The island’s main road network can be busy, particularly during the tourist season, and visitors may be unfamiliar with local roads, junctions, and driving conditions.
