http://ntl.bts.gov/DOCS/speed06.html

I was wrong, but they are actually about the same. The Germans don't have speed limits in rural sections of their Autobahn and yet still have the same accident rate the Americans do. Where the highest speed limit is in Montana and is 75mph.

I've driven on both roads.

Europeans go through a much more rigorous driver's training program than we do. Their tests are much harder, 95%+ fail their drive test on the first try. My teacher in Europe failed because she didn't check her mirror one time during the test. The driving age is usually 18. Driving is also a hell of a lot more expensive because of their tax system, gas prices and the cost of the car itself is much higher.


I love Europe! You NEVER see bad drivers. If you do they are generally American tourists.