Roads in Germany are generally of a fantastic quality, with well-maintained surfaces on main roads throughout the country – unfortunately the same cannot be said for smaller roads in the East of the country, which have yet to be redeveloped to match their Western counterparts. This is not the case with all roads in the East, it should be pointed out. The considerable road network covers the vast majority of the country and it is possible to get most places in the country with ease via road. A warning triangle and first aid kit are mandatory when travelling German roads. Public transport in and around the cities of Germany is of a superior quality, with buses offering efficient and reasonably priced services to regions throughout the country – many to areas that other public transport cannot cover. Trams, metro, local trains, ferries and taxis are available through Berlin, with well-integrated services and a multitude of ticketing options to cover all types of travel. Whilst there are no conductors on underground services, spot checks are frequent and fines are instant, so don’t try and dodge any fares!