National USA Study Shines Danger on Rural Roads
It seems that the Rural Roads in the USA are just as dangerous as the UK Rural Roads. The US research shows fatal accident happen on rural roads more than on interstate highways or city streets, the same as the UK again!
These Statistics are promoting police to intensity their efforts on the rural roads.
There does not seem to be a single reason for this but here is my opinion. On rural roads we tend to drive faster even though our view of the road ahead can be restricted, especially if you 'know' the road, also if you do crash, go though a hedge and get trapped then you are in trouble because there may not be any witnesses to help or to call the emergency services for you.
So go with the ultimate rule of safe driving - Drive to a speed where you can stop well within the distance you can see to be clear (preferably shiny side up)
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