| Many people are aware of all the Mopeds in Italy, but | | | | how excellent some of these folks are while driving |
| did you know how many people are injured and or | | | | these little two-wheel units. And believe it or not they |
| killed each year on these little scooters? The number is | | | | have a code of honor and work together as they |
| quite alarming indeed and also Pedestrian accidents | | | | drive, almost like swarming wasps. |
| are very common. Even worse many tourists get on | | | | Does this mean you are going to get me on one during |
| these scooters and get themselves into trouble while | | | | my next vacation there? Well, I am not opposed to the |
| on vacation or step out in front of a moped not | | | | idea, but believe me when I tell you that as I drive I will |
| realizing how dangerous this can be. | | | | be paying attention to what is going on around me and |
| Why are Moped accidents so prevalent? Well some | | | | not looking up at all the architecture, sights and taking |
| say because the Italians are maniacs on the road and | | | | digital pictures as I cruise down the narrow streets |
| drive these little scooters like speed demons. Indeed in | | | | dodging obstacles, tourists and cobblestone bumps. |
| observation this is hard to argue and yet it is amazing | | | | Consider all this in 2006. |