The world's best drivers are in Switzerland and the UAE, while the most polite drivers are found in Turkey, according to a study by global transfer service i'way. The study analysed reviews and ratings from passengers in 120 countries from February 2022 to February 2023.
According to the list, Japan has the safest drivers in the world. The study has been conducted in over 50 countries. The blood alcohol limit in Japan is 0.03 g/dl, similar to Chile and the Czech Republic.
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Croatia is the toughest country to get behind the wheel due to their expensive and stringent driving tests that require a minimum amount of learning and monitoring to pass.
German drivers are especially good because of a strict licensing test system. To get a license in Germany, you are required to take tons of driving lessons, including several where you're taken on the actual Autobahn and put into real, high-speed traffic.
When it comes to build quality, both nationalities share the honours. This is one area where Japanese cars struggle to keep up with their German counterparts. German-made cars put a great deal of emphasis on performance, while Japanese cars are more focused on providing value for money and family-friendly features.
German cars are also designed with European roads in mind, whereas American roads are very straight and wide (hence the popularity of muscle cars in America) a car in Europe must be able to handle the often narrow, winding roads which is why they're praised for their good handling capability.
According to the data we sourced from OurWorldInData and Gov.UK, Norway has officially earned the title of the safest place to drive in the world, with only 1.5 traffic-related fatalities per 100,000 people.
The safest roads in the world can be found in Norway. Scoring an impressive 8.21 out of 10, the research found Norway the safest country to drive in.
The roads that have highest maximum imposed speed limit can currently be found in Poland, where drivers can legally cruise along at a respectable 88 mph (140 km/h), secure in the knowledge that if you increase this to 93 mph you will still not be prosecuted by the police, as they generally only enforce the speed limit ...
Japan is home to the world's best drivers
It's official: the world's safest drivers can be found in Japan! Blood alcohol limit levels are quite low, at 0.03g/dl, similar to the likes of Chile, and the Czech Republic, and it has the highest positive sentiment on social media for driving-related terms, at 33.4%.
Among the more polite states for drivers based on our research are Vermont, Nebraska, Maine, Minnesota and Delaware. States that are ranked as rude generally tend to have the rudest drivers. Even states considered to be among the best for good driving patterns and habits can have a high percentage of rude drivers.
In sum, "older drivers" in their 60's are the safest drivers on the road. Older drivers up to 75 are only slightly riskier. It isn't until age 75+ where a significant risk increase begins to appear and this mail simply be a frailty effect.
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The United States has more than four times the number of car accidents of any other country in the world. The country with the second most motor vehicle accidents is Japan.
1 – Singapore, total road quality score of 9.44/10:
It has the best road quality, as well as the fewest road traffic deaths, 1.69 per 100,000 people.
Youngest Driving Age in the World
16.5 years old: Australia.
Nothing moves Germans more than their cars: Cars are the main means of transport in Germany. At the same time, cars kindle emotions, symbolize freedom and dynamism, status, lifestyle and power. Cult automobiles such as the Volkswagen Beetle or the East German Trabant are 'motorized' memories of German history.
Most popular car brands by ownership share Germany 2020-2022
Volkswagen was the most popular car brand in Germany thus far in 2022, followed by Opel and Mercedes-Benz.
Mechanically, German cars are better than most, according to critics. Reliability issues aside, German cars are ideal for those craving speed and comfort, and the peace of mind that they only have to change vehicles on average every 200,000-250,000 miles (with proper maintenance).
Unlike most domestic and other brands, the performance brake system in your Porsche, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volkswagen or Audi utilizes extremely soft compounds to enhance brake stopping power. It is this softer compound that allows the brake pads to grab and actually stick to the brake rotors, increasing stopping power.
It may be difficult to determine which type of vehicle is best for you. If you're looking for a high-performance vehicle, then buy European. However, if you're looking for something more reliable and easier to maintain, then a Japanese vehicle is the way to go.