.. a friend of mine copied a snippet from an e-mail she sent them about her visit here:

"The roads, during the day, are a nightmare - rather
like the  States on a bad day.  I don't blame J and B for opting for a
driver instead of driving themselves.  It seems a much better
solution.  They are both very laid back - perhaps that's the
reason."

She may have something there!  'Laid back' cos we don't have the terror and strain on the nerves of driving ourselves around! ... easier to cling to the driver and scream when HE screams.   :D