Even Mr. Bean was shocked by the manners of European drivers
Of course, if an accident happens, you are more likely to need a hearse rather than an ambulance. And yet, as noted by GEO magazine, which publishes articles about travel and tourism, German roads are considered the safest in Europe.
Greece, on the contrary, leads in the number of road deaths. Behind it in this sad ranking are Portugal, France, and Spain. German drivers, although not particularly patient, are quite a disciplined people.
Italians, on the other hand, have a driving style that reflects a general rejection of any authority. As soon as there is a hitch on the road, everything around erupts in a roar of horns, and no rules are observed during overtaking. And if someone foolishly decides to stop at a red light, they will immediately be rear-ended by several bewildered drivers.
In Germany they love fast driving –
after all, German autobahns allow it
Italian drivers know how to create traffic jams out of nowhere
The essence of Italian philosophy was vividly demonstrated in their reaction to the introduction of the seat belt law: considering such restrictions an affront to their masculine dignity, they tried to fool the police by driving around in T-shirts with a picture of a seatbelt across the chest.
In the driving style of the Spanish, a trait characteristic of the whole nation is manifested – fatalism. Proud French take being overtaken as an insult. But the behavior of the Swiss on the roads is characterized by correctness and pedantry.
Regardless of how accurate these stereotypical characterizations are for specific individuals, anyone who comes to Europe for the first time should remember two things. First, the driving style in each case is dictated, as a rule, by the need to cover the distance from point A to point B as quickly as possible. And second: driving under the influence of alcohol is subject to severe punishment, especially in Northern Europe.