In case you weren’t aware of the fact the Italian Alfa male carries his behaviour over to the roads. Cars are huge status symbols in Italy, which is probably why it is the country with the highest number of Mercedes drivers. If you plan on driving across your Europe for your holiday this year then you need to be aware of the fact that European, and especially Italian drivers are a lot more aggressive on the roads than drivers in the UK.

Although the speed limits in Italy are roughly the same as the UK the fact is that most Italian drivers regard speed limits as a rough guide. You’ll probably find that there is a lot more tail gating in Italy but you shouldn’t worry too much because European and especially Italian drivers usually know what they are doing.

The drink drive laws in Italy are a lot tougher than the laws covering alcohol and driving in the UK. If you get stopped by the traffic police and you are under the influence of alcohol then you could face a hefty fine and even a jail sentence. Rather than go accidentally over the limit, if you plan on driving each time you go out in Italy then don’t drink, otherwise get a taxi back to your holiday accommodation. The Italian authorities are also a lot tougher when it comes to wearing seat belts, if you get stopped and you or your passengers are not strapped in then again, you could face a hefty fine. When you get into your car make sure that everyone has fastened their seat belts before you drive off.