Italians are notorious for their fast and aggressive driving. But don't let this put you off. In fact, Italians are generally skilled drivers who take a real pride in driving fast but safely. So, unless you're a real shrinking violet, just stick to your usual driving style, allow for the interesting behaviour of those around you, and you'll be fine. The Italian autostrade vary from modern and excellent to old, twisty and best taken cautiously. However, the network of autostrade is extensive, which makes it relatively easy to get around the country. Most autostrade are toll roads.
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