Cars whizzing by at lightning speed, motorcycles squeezing their way between moving buses, cars turning 4-lane roads into a 6-lane traffic nightmare, horns honking loudly for seemingly no reason at all—no, you're not in roadway hell. You are in Athens, birthplace of Western civilization and home to some of the rudest drivers in the world. If you plan to rent a car in Athens during your stay, take note of these tips to help you keep safe on the road.