What is different are the roads themselves. Because of the hilly and mountainous terrain, the roads are never strait. One is always turning. Switzerland makes extensive use of round-abouts and stop lights are much less frequent.
On the main 4 lane roads, the speed limit is 100 km/hr (60 mph). The limit on the secondary roads generally varies from 40 to 80 km/hr (25 to 50 mph).
Tbe secondary and country roads follow century old routes originally developed for carts and wagons, They are narrow (or seem that way) as they rarely have shoulders or places to pull over. They often have centuries old buildings close to the roads (constructed before the days of the automobile) and occasionally they come right up to the edge of the road.
The secondary roads are shared with locals on bicycles (due to the limited parking, locals frequently ride bicycles to go shopping) and motorcycle riders, so it is necessary to continually be alert to traffic conditions both in front and behind. Bicycle riders, pedestrians, and buses have priority.
The country roads are often only wide enough for 1 or 1.5 cars - but the country side can be remarkably scenic and when we can, we try to take these less traveled routes (our gps helps keep us on the intended route as there are many country roads that are not on the map). Most of the country roads have an asphalt surface unlike the gravel roads in Nebraska which makes them pleasant to travel.
So, in general, once one becomes familiar with the road signs and the narrower roads, driving becomes realatively easy and much the same as in Nebraska.
Most country roads and farm lanes have an asphalt surface.
Sometimes, the country roads for cars seem
like they should only be walking paths.
When two cars meet on a one lane road, the car going
uphill has the right-of-way and the car going downhill
must back up to a turn-out.
