🚀 go-pugleaf

I've driven in Europe and I can tell you that if you are not paying
attention and someone else wants to pass, even at 95 MPH, they come
right up to your bumper, I mean within 5 feet. When you look in the rear
view you are astounded that  you can't see the car, just the back of the
hood and the driver.

Pete MacPherson wrote:
> 
> O Gato Gordo wrote in message <3639a852.6249285@news.xara.com>...
> >On Thu, 29 Oct 1998 21:07:32 -0800, "Pete MacPherson"
> ><macphersonp@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >
> Always leave a large gap between you and the car ahead.
> >
> >>In Europe, these rules are strictly enforced.  That's why they have such
> >>higher speed limits.
> >
> >No they aren't.  Where on Earth are you getting your information
> >from??
> >
> 
> That's the other problem with Americans.  We expect that everything be
> enforced through the police department.  So much for personal discipline...
> you're never at fault if you don't get caught, right?  In Europe, the people
> themselves enforce the driving rules I mentioned because it makes overall
> sense.  When I drive on the Autobahn, I've never encounter someone who
> doesn't move right for me when I want to pass, regardless of whether or not
> there is a police car nearby.  It's just good habits, good manners, and good
> training.  That's why I can cruise at 110 MPH feeling as safe as 55 in
> America.  I know my rental car won't fall apart, and I don't have to be as
> defensive all the time.  Let me qualifiy this with "Autobahn" driving, not
> the traffic circle in Rome or Paris.
> 
> Pete