If you are going to visit Italy or live there, you may wish to learn a little about Moped Etiquette. You are probably thinking to yourself; Oh Yah I Can Figure This Out; Beep, Beep, Chow! Well, indeed very funny however in the reality of the situation there appears to be very little in observation. Yet when you get on a Moped there does seem to be some Moped Etiquette even if it does look like a complete free-for-all. When you reach an intersection if there are cars it is okay to drive between them if you can fit and it is also okay to pull around them in front of them and wait. You should not ever cut off a fellow moped rider or kick them. Sticking your tongue out or flicking your finger of your teeth or that famous middle finger is really not such a good idea. When you see pedestrians in your path it is okay to swerve around them elegantly and make it look like it was no problem. It is permissible to give them a beep, beep, but keep your eyes on the road. Kicking other Moped Riders is an Act of War and it is possible you may find yourself on the side of the curb in a shouting match or fist-fight. Remember the hot-tempered Italians and play it cool. Most tourists on Mopeds are obvious and dangerous as they are so busy looking at stuff they can cause accidents and not even notice. Do not follow too close, they will sometimes stop by the curb for pictures or sight seeing often when there is no room at all. Consider all this in 2006. |
