[ian@huth]

The trouble in the UK is that by and large speed limits are not adhered to and there is too little enforcement of them. Many accidents and delays are caused by non observance of limits and frustration caused when drivers cannot do the speed they want. Traffic volumes on UK motorways tends to be high these days no matter what time of day or night.

I have extensive driving experience both on the continent and in the USA. Driving in the USA is generally a more pleasent experience because drivers tend to adhere more to the speed limits and police enforce them more rigorously. A lot of American trunk roads are only two lanes each way and traffic tends to flow freely on these even when busy with the majority all travelling at the same speed. A different story though in built up areas with multi lanes each way and overtaking allowed on both sides. Over taking on both sides does keep you more aware of whats going on around you though. I like the American idea of having service areas in the middle rather than one on each side as we usually have.