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« Giving thanks for pizza | Main | If you need a doctor in Rome... » November 29, 2005Mopeds rock Rome
While America believes in the notion, "bigger is better," it would be hard to come by an SUV in Rome. Sure, they exist, but the chances of being sideswiped by passing cars on the ancient streets are too many to risk. Instead, Italians go for the more compact Mercedes SmartCar, Nissan Micra, or any variety of motorino. This is by far the easiest -- and most dangerous -- way to get around the city. Not only does it allow more road space, it is the fastest way of cutting ahead at any stoplight or traffic jam. Parking is never a problem. The major downfalls (literally) are the slippery-when-wet cobblestones and lack of respect from car drivers. Death rates for scooter accidents can reach up to 40 deaths per weekend within the city limits. Tourists who want the "real Roman experience" are able to rent a motorino for the day, but I would advise against it. Going home from vacation with all four limbs is preferable to the thrill of flying past the Coliseum, wind blowing your hair and praying that the brakes passed their last inspection. Posted by Kelsea Commentsi dunno, flying through the streets of ancient cities sounds almost comparable to a simple limb... Posted by: Rhi at December 2, 2005 3:30 PM I agree with you on the vespa safety, but man, those Smartcars are somethin' else entirely. They are more secure than anything - even SUVs, noting how the frame is designed. Europe really has it down, when it comes to transportation. Posted by: Ben Row at December 3, 2005 2:55 AM I'm happy they don't use SUVs too much in Italy or any of Europe! They think it's horrible how Americans can consume so much fossil fuel without a second thought (I realise this is a broag generalisation) and so do I! It's time for SUV drivers to wake up! Posted by: B Mackenzie at December 16, 2005 7:21 AM |
Kelsea Brennan-Wessels is a sophomore at The American University of Rome |
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i dunno, flying through the streets of ancient cities sounds almost comparable to a simple limb...
Posted by: Rhi | December 2, 2005 3:30 PM
I agree with you on the vespa safety, but man, those Smartcars are somethin' else entirely. They are more secure than anything - even SUVs, noting how the frame is designed. Europe really has it down, when it comes to transportation.
Posted by: Ben Row | December 3, 2005 2:55 AM
I'm happy they don't use SUVs too much in Italy or any of Europe! They think it's horrible how Americans can consume so much fossil fuel without a second thought (I realise this is a broag generalisation) and so do I! It's time for SUV drivers to wake up!
Posted by: B Mackenzie | December 16, 2005 7:21 AM