Yeah I'm really surprised by those stats. Sure NZ drivers are all morons, but mosly cos they all hesitate and drive too slowly.

Can't believe road accidents are that high, I've seen loads of cars with dings and scrapes on them (including) mine but haven't seen one car accident in all the mile (or KMs) I've travelled thus far. Saw loads more in the UK.

That turn right rule is useful I think in town situations but as Glenda rightly states, it is stupid on 100km roads. Although in fairness, if that car had to wait for you to turn left then he too is at danger of being tail ended on his side of the road.

I think they should take out loads of the traffic lights and replace with roundabouts, NZ see them as traffic calming measures but roundabouts have the same effect whilst increasing traffic flow as well.