Switzerland, located in the Alps, is like the watch movements produced here. Everything is clear and smooth. Likewise, roads in Switzerland are distinguished by their exceptional surface quality and functionality. Therefore, any tourist, if he has a driver's license, is advised to drive through this amazingly beautiful and picturesque country by car.
Autobahns and mountain serpentines
As in all of Europe, Switzerland has a large number of toll expressways. These highways are distributed fairly evenly throughout the country, making it possible to quickly and conveniently get to any part of it. However, travel through them is quite expensive. However, local prices in the country of bankers and watchmakers have never been affordable.
Many autobahns have, along with toll lanes, free ones, the speed on which is much lower, and there are also exits.
To travel on toll roads, you need to buy a special travel card, a vignette. Its absence is punishable by a fine, but you still have to purchase this vignette.
The quality of all roads in this state is simply excellent. Smooth asphalt, absence of any road defects, bright visible markings, convenient system of road signs and signs. As already mentioned, the road system resembles a well-oiled clockwork. This approach is very convenient for those who wish to use public transport - you can be sure that any bus will arrive on schedule.
Part of the roads runs along the picturesque slopes of the Alps. The roads surrounding the cliffs are real serpentines with many bends and sharp turns that go right over the cliffs. The view is magnificent, the quality of the roadway is also excellent here, but the permitted speed is very low. However, it is for the better - this way you can protect yourself and other drivers, and at the same time admire the beauty of the surrounding nature. After all, you can get out of the car to look at the picturesque pictures of the mountains only in very limited places.
Peculiarities of traffic on the roads in Switzerland
The local population is characterized by a certain pedantry, including on the roads. So any visitor can be sure that almost all drivers here follow the rules of the road, do not overtake where it is prohibited, and do not exceed the speed.
The peculiarities of the movement in Switzerland are:
- very high fines for any violation that cannot be avoided;
- unexpectedly low gasoline prices compared to neighboring countries;
- priority of pedestrians on the roads - they must be passed without fail;
- the convenience of roads and local infrastructure leads to fewer traffic jams and accidents.
Any tourist should visit this beautiful alpine country. Although it must be remembered that Switzerland has never been distinguished by affordable prices. Here you have to pay for everything, and very expensive. However, the magnificent nature and alpine meadows and mountains, as well as the convenience of movement and high service more than compensate for all these disadvantages.
