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> Extremely narrow, dangerous roads. Interesting you say that, I find UK roads to be pretty safe, and US I find worse than most of Europe, particularly freeway
by rkangel 8y ago
> Extremely narrow, dangerous roads.
Interesting you say that, I find UK roads to be pretty safe, and US I find worse than most of Europe, particularly freeways. [1] indicates that the fatality rate in the US is almost twice what it is in the UK.
British weather is obviously a cliche, but having lived in a few other places I like the temperate nature (but then I would - I'm British). I spent a while in Arlington VA, and was extremely cold in the winter (-10 degC and snowing for multiple weeks), and very hot and humid in the summer. The more temperate climate here means you don't get extremes, and you can't beat the good parts of UK spring.
[1] https://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/road-safety/10882359/Why-US-roads-are-more-dangerous-than-in-Europe.html https://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/road-safety/10882359/Wh...
- chatmasta 8y agoFair enough, I will say the motorways in the UK are very good. What I don't like is the dual-carriage ways and the roads out in the country. There is no margin for error, no breakdown lane, and roughly 1 meter of margin including both sides. Often the middle line will simply disappear for a few km, and there are no street lamps at night. I'm shocked more people don't find this dangerous. It's even worse in towns on high street where people just park on the street, effectively turning roads into temporary one-way streets while people yield to cars in the opposite direction. As for the weather, I tend to agree with you. I'll take temperate over extreme any day. But the constant rain can definitely get depressing.