> pure developing-world anarchy The developing world (generalizing hugely) can be better in some ways. Yes, the traffic isn't as regimented. But in many places

> pure developing-world anarchy The developing world (generalizing hugely) can be better in some ways. Yes, the traffic isn't as regimented. But in many places, lots of people are on mopeds and scooters, and a shared sense that everyone is a vulnerable meat-bag persists. Plus there are forms of politeness, like chirping the horn to warn people -- "heads up on your left". The US, by contrast, is full of SUV and pickup drivers who feel invulnerable, and I don't see the same nods at civility. On the whole, though, the US' more regimented traffic culture is still safer, I have to admit.