Driving in Croatia

I don't know how to drive yet but as what I have observed many accidents happened during sumMer here in Croatia. A few died, speed driving and motorcycles are the causes. Mostly are foreigners who came for a vacation, its a pity! Peak hours are 8-10am, 5-8pm all year except summer cuz in summer Friday and Saturday  are the peak days regardless of time.

There are all kinds of drivers on the roads. Beware especially at night on the moterway those who do not think the speed limit applies to them. My experience Italians and Germans are the worst. Around Zagreb you get the drivers in mercs and BMW who think they are the best in the world. Around split they believe the road is there's and you should get out of the way. Donkey s is a local name for them. The police have been active on lane discipline in Zagreb, not as much lane swopping as was. Most drivers around the country are easy going but still love to use the horn if they do not think you are fast enough off the lights. Try slovonia , Vukovar etc for laid back driving and life,but watch out for tractor's that just turn in front of you!!!

Croatians are generally impatient at traffic lights if you not already rolling your wheels before the light turns green they honk at you. And living in Rijeka I find all older drivers 40+ have no idea how to enter a freeway on the on ramp. They slow down and come to a complete stop before entering instead of just slowly gliding into on coming traffic. I always keep a safe distance between my car and a RI licence plate car when going on the freeway!