For some of us, driving a car is either an annoying or a harrowing experience. And this mild terror could exist even if we’re “pretty good” drivers. But there are so many factors that come into play when we step in behind the wheel. Your editor drives, but only when required. ( I used to love it) I reside in a cosmopolitan place (Pacific Northwest) where residents come from everywhere, and their global driving “styles” certainly make that experience different when driving is required.
So much so that there are several YouTube channels devoted to just that. (See below.) However, let’s stop pointing fingers and naming names and get down to the nitty gritty: cars. Why do we drive and when did we humans start driving? And, given that public transport is so good in so many cities, why do we still fire up our chariot and brave the highway slog anyway?
We’re not alone when it comes to driving versus transit. “It is time for the US to “get back in love” with smaller cars, according to the chief executive of Ford.
Did you know that the very first motorway ( The Milan-Varese superhighway) opened 100 years ago this month? First of all, it connects the cities of Milan and Varese. It is only approximately 50 kilometers (31 miles) long. But, even then, despite its rather diminutive dimensions, it is still one of the busiest highways in Italy, with heavy traffic, especially during peak hours. Whether you love beetling down the road, hell for leather, driving on this superhighway, you can enjoy scenic views of the surrounding countryside, including the Alps.
We will end these kinds of posts, promoting taking the train. OMIO can get you Click here.
If driving is still your thing, drive a Fiat 500. To look and book, Booking․com has them. click here