[Rick Lee]

I would gladly pay European gas prices to have driving here like they have there. It's truly a pleasure to drive in Germany. Everyone obeys the rules, maintains their lanes and lane discipline, no stupid radar traps on hwys., reasonable speed limits where necessary, red lights turn yellow before green to let you know it's coming, roads are impeccably maintained, signeage is excellent. It's just a joy. Ironically, plenty of Germans have told me they find it relaxing to drive in the U.S., especially out west because it's so much slower and less congested.