The road network in the Netherlands is among the safest in the world in terms of the number of fatalities per 100,000 inhabitants, according to a report published in the Dutch newspaper "Telegraaf" on Monday. Quoting figures from the International Traffic Forum, the paper noted that 3.9 people out of every 100,000 inhabitants are killed in traffic accidents in the Netherlands. Only Britain has fewer traffic-related deaths with the figure at 3.8 for every 100,000 inhabitants. Besides the conservative attitude of the Dutch road users, separated bike and car lanes, roundabouts and friendly crash barriers are among the reasons for the low number of fatal accidents, said the report. "This is a great compliment to the Dutch driver. We must work together every effort to maintain this excellence," Dutch caretaker transport minister Camiel Eurlings told the paper. In Europe, roads in Greece are considered to be the most dangerpous with 13.8 victims per 100,000 inhabitants
