German Autobahn: What you expect and what you get!

[lowbudgethero]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

Btw... I thought this other video from the same YouTube-r was also funny...

Accurate, certain parts of the US have arbitrary speed limits of 55mph on the interstate left over from the gas crisis era. The northeast is stuck at 65mph while parts of the west where it's straight and sight lines are for miles speedlimits are 70-80mph. Yet, take the NJ turnpike during rush hour before traffic builds up and everyone is doing 80-90 in a 65 .

[Nivarox]

I am strictly against the steadfast speed limits, there should be when there is a bad weather, road construction or close to highway intersection. In straight highways or autobahn a restricted speed limit namely 120 km/h is pure nonsense. It's even more senseless when you drive a high end car, not just from 20th century left overs without ABS,ESP or such driving aids
Lane discipline is a must and so is drivers education. May be this "privilege" can be granted by authorities for non German countries or increase the driver education

[David70]

Originally Posted by bmwperson

Speed limits in europe in general are pretty decent compared to the US. In Poland the speed limit on the highway is 140kmh (90mph), that's a felony around here(IL)...

http://www.illinoistrafficlaws.us/20...a-misdemeanor/

Speeding 40 miles an hour over the limit is a Class A misdemeanor. Other Class A misdemeanors include domestic battery, resisting arrest, and driving under the influence. Even though it is just a speeding ticket, it is treated the same as these crimes.

The maximum fine is up to $2500.

A conviction may cause the Secretary of State to suspend, and on rare occasions, even revoke driving privileges the offender.

[oolas3]

90 mph a felony?! LOL. They would have to build a lot more jails around here if that were the case.

[Official NOCO]

Originally Posted by m3m3mr

90 mph a felony?! LOL. They would have to build a lot more jails around here if that were the case.

Coming from Illinois to Arizona, I can tell you state laws make a huge difference. The highway speeds in IL were 55, people drove around 65. Here in Phoenix the signs say 65, people go 80+ when it is isn't congested.

[jpnh]

Originally Posted by fecurtis

Drive on interstate 66 in the DC area at.....any time.

I'd punt a baby to have conditions like that here.

No kidding....the beltway around DC and most major US cities is full of semi retarded drivers

And DC seems to recruit THE WORST drivers from around the world.....whenever I drive down there I stay far far away from those red white and blue diplomat plates

[tmspec]

sometimes autobahn is fun