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as a brit I've driven through most of the US states and major cities, and they were generally comparable to what I was used to at home and throughout continenta
by blibble 2y ago
as a brit I've driven through most of the US states and major cities, and they were generally comparable to what I was used to at home and throughout continental europe
Los Angeles though was something else, giant gouges on 12 lane highways every few feet for miles on end
and on sliproads, sudden surprise vertical walls with right angled bends
was like something out of the third world
- vishrajiv 2y agoDo you remember which highway you were driving? Interestingly this goes against my experience. I’ve actually remarked to many friends that I enjoy night-time driving in Los Angeles since the highways are well-lit and smooth (and of course, no traffic at night).
- blibble 2y agoI-5
- PaulDavisThe1st 2y ago> Los Angeles though was something else, giant gouges on 12 lane highways every few feet for miles on end Probably concrete fastening projects. > sliproads on/off ramps for AmE speakers.
- kristjansson 2y agoLos Angeles is the v0.0.1 of freeways. Lessons were learned.
- koyote 2y agoAs someone who has driven in many different developed countries in the world (and been a passenger in many developing countries), California highways often feel like those in developing countries but it's combined with a much higher travelling speed. I think the only other country where I regularly got jolted up (nearly hitting my head on the ceiling of the car) was India.