Why the Netherlands is the Best Country for Drivers

The Netherlands is famous for bicycles, and putting walking, cycling, and public transit ahead of cars. Yet paradoxically, it’s the best place in the world to be a driver.

This video explores why it’s so great to drive in the Netherlands.

Patreon: https://patreon.com/notjustbikes
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NJB Live (my bicycle livestream channel):
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9v57F4xz46KaDsvWfCv8yw

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Kerleem - American expat living in Amsterdam (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/c/Kerleem

This is the best country to drive in
https://fortune.com/2015/09/30/best-country-drive-waze/

Taxation of premium unleaded (94-96 RON) gasoline (per litre, 2019)
https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/taxation/taxation-of-premium-unleaded-94-96-ron-gasoline-per-litre-2019_8b65ce7e-en

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Chapters

0:00 Intro
0:06 Not-driving is great
0:56 Driving is great too
1:13 Kerleem & Waze agree
1:59 Traffic is light
2:58 Viable alternatives to driving
4:09 Smarter traffic lights
5:53 Stroads require traffic lights
7:46 Stop signs suck
8:38 Average speed vs. maximum speed
9:24 Fewer jerks & road rage
11:20 Easier to avoid cyclists
11:53 Mmmm … buttery smooth asphalt
13:52 Pretty streets & roads
14:35 Power tools & conclusion
15:15 Patreon shout-out
15:28 Outro