On Tue, 11 Jan 2005 10:50:38 -0700
"Kevin Brown" <
kevin_brown@qwest.net> wrote:
> And further evidence is the lack of speed limits in Germany on the Autobahn.
> From what I've read they have some of the lowest death rates on their highways,
> but of course, when they do have accidents, they have them big.
Actually, most Authbahns have a "Tempolimit" of 80mph[1] and there is a increasing amount of construction (especially in the former DDR zone) and traffic congestion (Stau).
I've driven most of the length of Germany and back including rush hour traffic in Berlin and other major German cities. One thing that is *very* different compared to Phoenix is that the average German driver is much more considerate. Trying to change lanes during rush hour in Phoenix is like a stand off at high noon. A German driver will almost always let you in as soon as you signal.
Dennisk
[1]
http://www.german-way.com/german/autobahn.html
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