When driving in France on main roads and motorways, I've noticed Belgian cars seems to be very pushy - very keen to "make progress". But, as in other continental countries, Belgians and others move over to the nearside promptly after overtaking - none of this middle-lane-hogging nonsense.

I used to drive in Belgium regularly - the only city I struggled with was Antwerp. This was before I had a car with satnav. There are (were) loads of signs pointing to the centre, but very few pointing out to the major routes. Each time I'd end up going round and round (on cobbled streets) looking for the right way to continue my journey.

Interesting set of divergent responses - just shows how easy it can be to experience an unfamiliar area and attribute any quirks to a national characteristic :-)

Driving behaviour in the UK varies a good deal across the country, so I suspect it may well do so in Belgium, tho that country is much smaller. My only experience of driving there meant crossing it as quickly as possible, to get to the other side. The strongest memory is the sequence of frites outlets along the main roads.

is it illegai to use cruise crontrol in Belgium?

M2 between Medway services and Faversham is shocking, urgently needs a 3rd lane, and as for the junction to exit to A2 (roundabout) ... most mornings I witness a queue over a mile long back to J7, sometimes beyond!

Thread closed. There are few things more boring and unproductive than driver / cyclist arguments. The original topic, although interesting, has run its course anyway.