Travel Conditions in Italy
When traveling around the boot of Italy there is are a few things that you should be aware of. Italian drivers can be aggressive when getting around town.
It was reported over one weekend last year that there was 1,500 accidents that included 80 deaths around the country. Then the next weekend followed with 40 more deaths. The death total in Rome alone makes it fifty times more likely that you will die there instead of places such as London and Los Angeles. Make sure when driving that you are always aware as it can be dangerous at times in Italy.
Unfortunately even in cities such as Rome the roads are poor and you can face large delays when driving by car. Add on to the fact that a fourteen year old will be able ride a moped legally there you find a variety of different things you need to worry about when driving. Luckily the train service across Italy can get you around these crazy times. The trains are very reliable in Italy but because of this they are very busy during rush hours as many locals use them. Every major city in Italy has a train station and they are all interconnected.
Driving in Italy on vacation is not recommended but luckily the trains can get you around.