Americans are not willing to do what it would take to raise driving standards. Germany has the Autobahn. The passing lane concept is followed there. Getting a driver’s license is much more involved and includes CPR training. In the US we expect 16 year olds to be able to drive to school because the town is designed in a car dependent manner. Not having access to driving is like not having legs. You can get fined for running out of fuel on the Autobahn. In the US we bristle at the idea of roadworthiness inspections. We hate tolls and taxes more than potholes. You can’t drive 200km/hr on a rough road. In the US we have more cup holders than seats in our cars. German cars don’t have cup holders because you’re suppose to be focused on driving.