What the US could learn from NZ

1. Roundabouts: once you get the hang of them they are easy to use and if you miss your turn or are still getting oriented, you can go round again (and again and again). Great for U-turns.
2. All motels have little refrigerators, electric kettles, coffee plungers (french press), tea & coffee and milk (generally your choice of full fat, trim or skim) . Microwaves & cooking hobs (stovetop or hot plate) for preparing meals are usually available as well.
3. Public toilets are everywhere, well marked and can be downright spiffy. I should add that some are just marginally above pit toilet quality (but they flush and are well stocked with toilet paper), others (“super loo”) might charge 20 cents and may offer showers for an additional charge. And then there are the automated toilets which we haven’t tried this trip (yet).
4. Electrical outlets with individual on/off switches (on the faceplace next to each outlet)
5. Motels with key fobs that turn off all electricity to room when removed from slot (just inside door).
6. Mattress warmers: although the control unit is usually shoved under the mattress so there is some hide and seekiness and plugs needs to be plugged in and the outlet turned on.