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Are Greeks good drivers?
Greeks are dangerous, Dutch are calm and the English are polite, according to some of the findings of European drivers in the last Eurobarometer survey for 2019, which in many ways reaffirms some stereotypes. Greeks were the least calm at 49\%. …
What do I need to know about driving in Greece?
Greece Driving Rules and Regulations
- Drive on the right-hand side of the road.
- All occupants of the vehicle must wear seat belts when fitted.
- Children under 10 may not travel in the front seat.
- Children between 3 and 11 years, measuring less than 1.35m must be seated in an appropriate child restraint for their size.
Can a 16 year old drive in Greece?
Driving license laws Visitors must be aged 18 or over and hold a full, valid driving licence to legally drive in Greece. Riders of motorcycles up to 125cc must be aged 18 or over, while moped (not exceeding 50cc) riders must be aged 16 or over.
Is driving in Greece difficult?
Driving in Athens can be challenging at first but once you get out of the city you should be fine as long as you PAY ATTENTION. If you love to drive you will love driving in Greece. The roads are pretty good and there is very little of the US Interstate-Autobahn kind of highway driving that makes driving boring.
What is the driving like in Greece?
Greek drivers are impatient and such a practice (driving close to speed limits and on the right part of the lane) is advisable. There are very few multiple lane highways or super-highways in Greece. Most of the main roads are two lanes going in opposite directions separated by a double white line.
Are Greek drivers the best in Europe?
Generally speaking, Greek drivers are not the best in Europe, but there are worse – they know who they are! I have been in driving in Greece for a while now and have witnessed many examples of bad habits on the road, which have shocked my rapidly departing British sensibilities.
What is the speed limit on the Greek roads?
Greece: Driving in Greece. Again, sticking on the right side of your lane, should do the trick in such cases. Unless otherwise specified, speed limits are 50 km/h (or 32 mph) on residential streets, 90 km/h (56 mph) out of town and 110-120 km/h (69-75 mph) on highways and freeways (motorways).
Why do some Greek drivers cross the center line?
When driving on the National Road and in the countryside remember the advice of George the Famous Taxi Driver: Keep to the right. Some Greek drivers do not like to be told what to do and they see the double white center line as a challenge to them to cross it and assert their individuality.