[LakeCleElum]

I've been in like 29 countries and the US has some of the worst drivers I've seen in my travels. We don't take our driving seriously. Lack of manners, distraction and speed make a deadly combination.

I take back roads when possible. A few days ago I had to get from Ft. Walton Beach, FL to the Atlanta airport....I could have went out of my way and taken freeway most of the trip. Instead, I stayed on back roads 2/3 of the distance, getting on the freeway at Auburn, AL...My route was the same time, less miles and traveled thru rolling hills, new pavement, and interesting little towns.....