My advice to strangers is; learn the rules and traffic signs until you can recite them in your sleep and stick to them. Then you're on the safe side on Germany's roads.
It´s not that difficult to drive on the autobahn, but there´s a reason that many european cars don´t have cupholders or bad ones: There are no time to relax, drinking coffee or eat something when you´re driving.
The most stressful thing is to drive fast in moderate traffic. You will have to slow down drastically maybe every couple of minutes. And you constantly have to be on the lookout for slower cars to move into your lane.
I like driving 180 but then the slow ones stall you up front and faster cars come from behind and then I just take the french highway driving 130 with no traffic.
Yeah, if you are exhausted, just go to the right lane and chill behind a semi at ~80-90km/h and you are gucci. What is really fun, is havin a US person here and give him / her a ride on the autobahn. My Miata runs ~240km/h in its current setup, which isn't alot for most of us, but a hell ride for my US friends. Fun to see the pale and sweaty faces. 🙃
I’m an American who has lived in Germany for over 10 years. Honestly, most of the time, the Autobahn feels like pretty much any other highway in North America or the rest of Europe. Some parts are easy, some parts are hard. Some parts are fast, some parts are slow. It’s relatively rare - both in time and space - that you can really let it rip. My typical speed, even on unrestricted areas, is about 130kmh (about 80mph) - and even at that, I am passing most other drivers. On one drive from Munich to Berlin on a Sunday (trucks generally don’t drive on Sundays), I averaged about 210kmh (about 130mph). But that was just one drive from dozens, and it was both mentally and physically exhausting.
@@michaelschuckart2217 Not sure of the difference...but what about a 'normal' Audi A4? Even driving that one on the Autobahn will scare the bejesus of 95% of Americans....😜😂❤
One important rule a lot of people don't understand about the "no speed limit autobahn" is that you are still required to drive safely and be able to stop on time. If you get into an accident at high speed you will be at fault and might get into trouble with your insurance if you are deemed to have "driven unsafely". And that assumes you or someone else didn't get hurt.
Driving tests in the USA are a joke. "Learning to drive", I would not call it that. And I know several people who got both a US and a EU(Dutch) driving licence. I would not call German drivers "highly skilled". I would call those in North America "poorly skilled" or "largely untrained".
driving with 250 km/h as a visitor is dangerous for everyone. You have to take into consideration that most people drive a lot slower and they take over cars too. If you driving with 250km/h and, for example, the road is curved then the car in front of you doesn't even see you when he starts to switch the lane. And you also don't see him at this point. Then you may have 100km/h speed difference and only a couple of seconds to react. You need to know your car very well in those situations
For 200 miles taking a plane? That's insane. There are simply no flights from somewhere close to Schwäbisch Hall to Gelsenkirchen. You take the train or the car. Or a long distance bus, if you are cheapo. PS: I looked it up. The closest flight connection for Schwäbisch Hall - Gelsenkirchen would be Nürnberg - Düsseldorf. It's about 90 miles from Schwäbisch Hall to Nürnberg Airport, and another 30 miles from Düsseldorf Airport to Gelsenkirchen. You drive 120 miles to avoid driving 200 miles. What's the point?
Charles Stross, a Scottish Science Fiction writer has written his hilarious take on driving on the Autobahn, specifically the stretch between Frankfurt and Darmstadt, in his novel "The Jennifer Morgue". The protagonist narrates his journey to Darmstadt, on the A5, being forced to white-knuckle drive a Smart, something that Range Rovers strap on as a "life boat", and he feels as if there was a monstrous gun somewhere back that fires BMWs, Mercedes, Porsches and Volvos at his car. Well worth reading...
Deutsche Autobahn: Ganz rechts fahren Lkw, die maximal 80 km/h auf der Autobahn fahren dürfen. In einigen Fällen, wie bei Gefahrguttransporten, sind es nur 60 km/h, und in besonderen Ausnahmen, z. B. bei Schwerlasttransporten mit Polizeieskorte, kann es noch langsamer gehen - dies passiert meist nachts oder bei geringem Verkehr. Mit Anhänger dürfen Fahrzeuge maximal 100 km/h fahren, in manchen Fällen nur 80 km/h, abhängig von der Bauart des Anhängers. Die mittlere Spur ist für Überholmanöver vorgesehen, wird jedoch oft auch von Fahrern genutzt, die nicht ständig die Spur wechseln möchten. Auf deutschen Autobahnen gibt es viele Lkw, vor allem unter der Woche, während sonntags ein Fahrverbot für Lkw gilt, mit wenigen Ausnahmen. Die mittlere Spur wird meistens von Fahrzeugen genutzt, die 120 bis 150 km/h fahren - schneller als Lkw, aber langsamer als auf der linken Spur. Die linke Spur ist für Fahrzeuge gedacht, die schneller als 150 km/h fahren. Hier ist es besonders wichtig, beim Spurwechsel den Blinker zu setzen, den Verkehr zu beobachten (mehrmals in den Spiegel schauen) und den Schulterblick durchzuführen, um den toten Winkel zu überprüfen. Es ist keine Seltenheit, dass Fahrzeuge mit über 300 km/h vorbeiziehen. Bei Baustellen, Unfällen oder anderen Ereignissen, die zu Stau führen, ist es wichtig, eine Rettungsgasse zu bilden. Die rechte und mittlere Spur fahren ganz nach rechts, die linke Spur ganz nach links. Einsatzfahrzeuge müssen durchkommen, und das Nicht-Bilden der Rettungsgasse kann teuer werden: 200 Euro, 2 Punkte in Flensburg. Bei Behinderung von Einsatzfahrzeugen sind es 240 Euro, 2 Punkte und 1 Monat Fahrverbot. Bei einem Unfall steigt die Strafe auf 320 Euro, 2 Punkte und ebenfalls 1 Monat Fahrverbot. Das Bilden einer Rettungsgasse ist gesetzlich vorgeschrieben. In Deutschland gibt es ein Punktesystem, das ähnlich auch in anderen europäischen Ländern existiert. So funktioniert es: Punktevergabe: • 1 Punkt: für geringfügige Verstöße, z. B. leichte Geschwindigkeitsüberschreitungen. • 2 Punkte: für schwerwiegendere Verstöße wie Fahren bei Rotlicht oder Missachten der Vorfahrt. • 3 Punkte: für besonders schwerwiegende Verstöße, z. B. Trunkenheit am Steuer. Führerscheinentzug: Ab 8 Punkten wird der Führerschein entzogen. Eine medizinisch-psychologische Untersuchung (MPU) ist erforderlich, um den Führerschein zurückzuerhalten. Punkteabbau: Punkte können abgebaut werden, wenn man freiwillig an einem Fahreignungsseminar teilnimmt - jedoch nur, wenn der Punktestand maximal 5 beträgt. Verjährung der Punkte: • 2,5 Jahre: für Verstöße mit 1 Punkt. • 5 Jahre: für Verstöße mit 2 Punkten. • 10 Jahre: für Straftaten mit 3 Punkten. Kosten für den Führerschein: Der Führerschein in Deutschland kann teuer sein und setzt sich aus verschiedenen Kostenpunkten zusammen: • Erste-Hilfe-Kurs, Sehtest und Anmeldung beim Amt kosten zusammen etwa 150-300 Euro, abhängig von Region und Fahrschule. Für den Erwerb eines Führerscheins (Klasse B) sind bestimmte Stundenanzahl erforderlich: • 14 Theoriestunden: 12 Stunden allgemeiner Grundstoff, 2 Stunden klassenspezifischer Stoff. • Pflichtfahrten: 5 Überlandfahrten, 4 Autobahnfahrten, 3 Nachtfahrten (jeweils 45 Minuten). Der Preis für den Führerschein variiert je nach Region und Fahrschule. In Großstädten kann er bis über 4000 Euro kosten, in ländlicheren Gebieten liegt der Preis oft bei 1500-2000 Euro. Der TÜV spielt ebenfalls eine große Rolle: Alle Autos müssen regelmäßig zur Hauptuntersuchung (HU), alle zwei Jahre für ältere Autos und nach drei Jahren für Neuwagen. Strafen für Verkehrsverstöße: 1. Geschwindigkeitsüberschreitungen: • Innerorts: 30-50 Euro für 10-15 km/h zu schnell, bis zu 800 Euro für über 70 km/h zu schnell. • Außerorts: 20-40 Euro für 10-15 km/h zu schnell, bis zu 700 Euro für über 70 km/h zu schnell. 2. Rotlichtverstöße: • Bis 1 Sekunde: 90 Euro, 1 Punkt. • Länger als 1 Sekunde: 200 Euro, 2 Punkte, 1 Monat Fahrverbot. 3. Abstandsunterschreitungen: • 100 bis 400 Euro, je nach Schwere des Verstoßes. 4. Handy am Steuer: • 100 Euro und 1 Punkt. 5. Alkohol und Drogen: • 0,5-1,09 Promille: 500 Euro, 2 Punkte, 1 Monat Fahrverbot beim ersten Verstoß. 6. Nicht-Bilden der Rettungsgasse: • 200 Euro, 2 Punkte, ggf. Fahrverbot. All diese Maßnahmen tragen zur Sicherheit auf den Straßen bei. Wer in Deutschland fährt, kann auch überall in Europa fahren, mit Ausnahme von Ländern wie Indien 🇮🇳 😅😂 Fazit: Deutschland hat nicht nur eine der größten Autokulturen in Europa, sondern auch eine stark ausgeprägte Motorradkultur. Besonders an Wochenenden sieht man viele Motorräder auf den Landstraßen. Dank des TÜV gibt es günstige gebrauchte Autos, die trotzdem noch gut fahren, sodass auch Menschen mit geringeren Einkommen sich ein Auto leisten können. Here is the translation of the text into English (U.S.): German Autobahn: On the far right, trucks drive with a speed limit of 80 km/h. In some cases, such as transporting hazardous materials, the limit is 60 km/h, and in special cases like police-escorted heavy transports, it can be even slower. The middle lane is for overtaking but is also often used by drivers who do not want to constantly switch lanes. Many trucks are on the road, especially during weekdays, but on Sundays, there’s a ban on trucks with some exceptions. The left lane is for faster vehicles, usually traveling above 150 km/h. When changing lanes, always signal, check mirrors multiple times, and make a shoulder check to avoid blind spots. In the case of accidents, construction zones, or other events that cause traffic jams, it is important to create an emergency lane (Rettungsgasse). The right and middle lanes should move as far right as possible, and the left lane as far left as possible. Emergency vehicles must be able to pass, and failure to create an emergency lane can be costly: 200 Euros, 2 points in Flensburg. In case of obstruction, the fine increases to 240 Euros, 2 points, and a one-month driving ban. In the case of an accident, the fine is 320 Euros, 2 points, and one month of driving suspension. Forming an emergency lane is mandatory by law. Germany’s point system, similar to those in other European countries, works as follows: Point Allocation: • 1 point: for minor violations, such as exceeding the speed limit by up to 20 km/h. • 2 points: for more serious violations, such as running a red light or ignoring the right of way. • 3 points: for severe violations, such as driving under the influence of alcohol. Driver’s License Suspension: If you accumulate 8 points, your driver’s license will be revoked. A medical-psychological assessment (MPU) is required to regain it. Point Reduction: You can reduce points by voluntarily attending a driving fitness seminar, as long as your point total is 5 or fewer. Expiration of Points: • 2.5 years for 1-point violations. • 5 years for more severe violations (2 points). • 10 years for criminal offenses (3 points). Costs for the Driver’s License: In Germany, the cost of obtaining a driver’s license can be expensive, with several factors contributing to the price. The initial costs, such as the First Aid course, vision test, and registration at the local licensing office, can range from 150-300 Euros, depending on the region and driving school. For a car license (Class B), the following hours are required: • 14 theory lessons: 12 hours of general theory and 2 hours of class-specific material. • Required driving sessions: 5 country drives, 4 highway drives, 3 night drives (each 45 minutes). Prices for the driver’s license can range from 1,500 to 4,000 Euros, depending on the city or rural area. The TÜV (Technical Inspection Association) also plays a crucial role. All cars must undergo regular inspections (every two years for older cars and after three years for new cars). Penalties for Traffic Violations: 1. Speeding Violations: • In town: 30-50 Euros for 10-15 km/h over the limit, up to 800 Euros for exceeding the limit by more than 70 km/h. • On highways: 20-40 Euros for 10-15 km/h over the limit, up to 700 Euros for exceeding by more than 70 km/h. 2. Red Light Violations: • Up to 1 second: 90 Euros, 1 point. • More than 1 second: 200 Euros, 2 points, 1-month driving suspension. 3. Failure to Maintain Proper Distance: • Fines range from 100 Euros and 1 point to 400 Euros, 2 points, and a 3-month driving ban, depending on the severity. 4. Using a Cellphone While Driving: • 100 Euros and 1 point. 5. Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs: • 0.5-1.09‰: 500 Euros, 2 points, 1-month driving ban for first offenses. 6. Failure to Form an Emergency Lane: • 200 Euros, 2 points, and potential additional penalties for obstruction. All these regulations help maintain road safety. If you can drive in Germany, you can drive almost anywhere in Europe-except perhaps in India. Conclusion: Germany is not only home to one of the largest car cultures in Europe but also has a prominent motorcycle culture. On weekends, you’ll see many motorcycles on the roads. Thanks to the TÜV, affordable used cars that run well are available, making car ownership more accessible even for people with lower incomes, assuming they can afford the driver’s license.
The high accident rate in the USA is due to poor driver education, bad road design, poorly maintained roads, lax vehicle standards and poorly maintained vehicles. Many US car designs are deemed unsafe in the EU. And look at the "Just Rolled In" channel to see why having mandatory yearly car safety inspections are a good thing. Also, North America still designs roads like 60 years ago and we have not learned how to do things better in the mean time.
The other thing is that Germany is tiny compared to the US. Germany can fit inside a US state. So, when Germany has 335 million people, and 238 million registered cars, then we can compare the two countries rationally.
I'm not sure if it did get mentioned. In Germany we are also required to have our cars checked for technical issues every two years. If your car fails that checkup, you either do the repairs with a follow up check, or you send your car to get recycled. I'd guess that aspect contributes to the comparatively low death rate per capita.
Driving license and rising costs for obtaining one in Germany: A few weeks ago there was a report on rising costs. The driving instructors explained that it is not just the general fuel costs that are a factor, but also the longer time that young people need to pass the tests. Many only learn to read traffic signs correctly in driving school, have little stamina to learn something by heart (traffic rules) and the basic rules for car technology are too much for some. On the one hand because the technology in cars has developed significantly, and on the other because too few have a basic understanding of technology. Even master craftsmen see this lack of understanding when conducting examinations, as in the last 15-20 years more and more young apprentices have had to repeat the journeyman's examination. (In my family there are several master craftsmen who also conduct journeyman's examinations)
I believe when Germans think of a "driving country" they think of the USA with the iconic highways like road 66 and the Harley Davidson and the Impala from Supernatural. Many travel stories there begin with "we rented a car". My car can go up to 180 km/h but many are faster and many are slower so the joys of the stretches of no speed limit are clouded by the other drivers and road maintenance, traffic jams, rainy weather and "flash ice". There is also a mandatory certified car checkup every such years, mandatory grip tires in winter and weird additions to the car exterior are forbidden. That's why it might be safer in general though the illegal races might counteract that.
I am living in Germany and have much experiance in driving in foreign countries. The place I am living have a very high densitiy of polpulation ... and speed limits. Driving on autobahn is much more stressfull, than in other european countries. A lot of traffic jam, places under construction and unskilled drivers. And a lot of drivers seems to be on a race track and drive very agressive.
You're basically half a mechanic once you get your licence. Theoretical questions has around 1400+ questions that you have to learn which includes technical/mechanical knowledge among others. During your driving lesson, you'll also get a mandatory night driving lesson and Autobahn driving. I had to drive 170 km/h. My teacher kept on saying, "pedal to the metal" 😂 Driving schools usually partner with good car dealers so you get up to date car. My driving school uses BMW for example.
He actually made a mistake when he talked abot not being able to get your license before turning 18. you can get your license the earliest at 16 and a half but are only allowed to drive with a supervising person that already has a drivers license and is out of the "probezeit" which is a period of 2-3 years (i dont remember) after you got your license. Once youre 18 you can drive on your own though.
It used to be 18 for many decades, the possibility of driving with an authorised person was introduced between 2006 and 2008. It is also 17 years and not 16.5 years (you can start practicing with an instructor at the earliest three months before you turn 17). The driving ‘companion’ needs to be at least 30 years of age, have a driving license for at least five years, and must not have more than one “traffic violation points”. They must also be listed by name in this driving-with-17-permit.
There is a way to cruise in a relaxed way in Germany, just drive as slow as the trucks (nominally 80 km/h, on my car the speedometer usually sits at around 88 km/h when I do so). Sure there probably is still traffic moving through your lane (the rightmost one) at exits and entry points.
It is called 'Rechtsfahrgebot'. If you have three then two are for the faster cars, so f*** off you cruisers in the middle! Hugs from a German! Construction areas are political/ ideological enhanced here. But Thanks for your interest!
I am Belgian and I have no problem driving in Germany. So the problem is with the Americans who don't know how to drive.Just learn the rules and stick to it, simple.
The Americans and their Autobahn videos... Actually, for me, the "Autobahn" is the most relaxing part of any long-distance driving, compared to things like driving in a large city during rush hour. There are no intersections, nobody is parking, no pedestrians, no bikes, no traffic lights etc. Just a wide, clean, open road, going straight for the most part and only having moderate bends. Also, I generally tend to go at 130-160 km/h (80-100 mph), if the traffic allows it -- I don't know anything about US cars, but at such moderate speeds the car simply doesn't feel like anything is running at a limit. Which, of course, also helps with the driving.
Coming from the USA and driving with speeds above 160/170 is a dangerous threat to anyone nearby.. There is so much to think about - for example the longer distance you need to slow down. And at higher speeds there are coming up a lot more problems. You go with 160km/h - easy, you go the exact same route with 220km/h - oooops the curve is quite tight. Or you are driving with 180km/h and somebody changes the lane to pass a truck with 120km/h ..... And so on and so on. So dear US -citizens, do us and also yourself a favour, don't underestimate how dangerous that high speeds are. We Germans are used to that, but even we make wrong decision like underestimating the speedmof a car which was seconds before just a small dot in the distance in our rear mirror.O by the way 130Km/h is a nice speed. And always keep your distance to the car in front of you.
Just saw a video from an American about how driving a car in Europe is so much more pleasant than in the USA. With the exception of Belgium of course 😀. He mentioned that European drivers are more disciplined, but also better drivers. And he said that driving in Europe is more relaxed. But he makes videos about cars, so he’s a more a professional I think.
Germany is in the Center of Europe. Therefore every Transportation with Trucks ( all directions North to South... ) use the Autobahn. Every Truckdriver has to take a timeout by Law! But atm. not ernough Rest areas for them. Especially in the night. So the park on the hard shoulder.
Guys, it’s not so difficult to drive on the german autobahn. See yourself ua-cam.com/users/shorts8nhgNpIEErA?si=SU6Q2SBQwSB3MlCB She can even rev up 4th gear before she will be stopped due to slow moving cars on the left lane .. it’s a nightmare.. i feel her every day … 👏👏👏
@@JaniceHope Gun safety is like 10 mins though. You can learn it watching a UA-cam video. It's just some people don't unsurprisingly they have guns illegally.
if you want to drive fast go on a race track and don't risc our lives. did you think aout people on there as well? I HATE PEOPLE LIKE THIS: there are living people here.
Why watch if you hate people like me? Anything can be considered fast It’s all about perspective and last I checked if you’re permitted to go fast why would you go slow that’s what would cause an accident 👍
@@giobozzdeSince you have a European license you are somewhat off the hook. What we hate is people who found their license in a cereal box (like from the US), renting a BMW and floor it without having a *clue* how to even operate a car.
Yeah most definitely I even said it at the end of the video how I think anyone even myself should go about it It’s stupid to just drive excessively fast without no experience I don’t even think tourist should be driving If you’ve not experienced that place a few times in a passenger seat that’s not something you should feel overly confident doing at all
My advice to strangers is; learn the rules and traffic signs until you can recite them in your sleep and stick to them. Then you're on the safe side on Germany's roads.
It´s not that difficult to drive on the autobahn, but there´s a reason that many european cars don´t have cupholders or bad ones: There are no time to relax, drinking coffee or eat something when you´re driving.
driving on the Authobahn is a lot less stressful if you drive with moderate speeds. Nobody is forced to drive 180km/h or more.
The most stressful thing is to drive fast in moderate traffic. You will have to slow down drastically maybe every couple of minutes. And you constantly have to be on the lookout for slower cars to move into your lane.
Macht ja auch kaum einer. Ein Großteil fährt um die 120 km/h
I like driving 180 but then the slow ones stall you up front and faster cars come from behind and then I just take the french highway driving 130 with no traffic.
Yeah, if you are exhausted, just go to the right lane and chill behind a semi at ~80-90km/h and you are gucci.
What is really fun, is havin a US person here and give him / her a ride on the autobahn. My Miata runs ~240km/h in its current setup, which isn't alot for most of us, but a hell ride for my US friends. Fun to see the pale and sweaty faces. 🙃
The Americans do not really learn to drive. It is a level like the Mofa (motorized bicycle) license in Germany. A little bit above children.
I’m an American who has lived in Germany for over 10 years. Honestly, most of the time, the Autobahn feels like pretty much any other highway in North America or the rest of Europe. Some parts are easy, some parts are hard. Some parts are fast, some parts are slow. It’s relatively rare - both in time and space - that you can really let it rip. My typical speed, even on unrestricted areas, is about 130kmh (about 80mph) - and even at that, I am passing most other drivers. On one drive from Munich to Berlin on a Sunday (trucks generally don’t drive on Sundays), I averaged about 210kmh (about 130mph). But that was just one drive from dozens, and it was both mentally and physically exhausting.
Calling a Porsche 911 GT3RS a 'sensible' car is a bit of a stretch, don't you think? 😂😂
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" a 'sensible' car ". Maybe he meant "sensitive"?
@@michaelschuckart2217 Not sure of the difference...but what about a 'normal' Audi A4? Even driving that one on the Autobahn will scare the bejesus of 95% of Americans....😜😂❤
One important rule a lot of people don't understand about the "no speed limit autobahn" is that you are still required to drive safely and be able to stop on time.
If you get into an accident at high speed you will be at fault and might get into trouble with your insurance if you are deemed to have "driven unsafely".
And that assumes you or someone else didn't get hurt.
Driving tests in the USA are a joke.
"Learning to drive", I would not call it that.
And I know several people who got both a US and a EU(Dutch) driving licence.
I would not call German drivers "highly skilled". I would call those in North America "poorly skilled" or "largely untrained".
They are highly skilled, especially compared to Dutch drivers? Go the the Netherlands, and be parked in the left lane.
driving with 250 km/h as a visitor is dangerous for everyone. You have to take into consideration that most people drive a lot slower and they take over cars too. If you driving with 250km/h and, for example, the road is curved then the car in front of you doesn't even see you when he starts to switch the lane. And you also don't see him at this point. Then you may have 100km/h speed difference and only a couple of seconds to react. You need to know your car very well in those situations
Americans (and others) on the Autobahn scare me more and more!
For 200 miles taking a plane? That's insane. There are simply no flights from somewhere close to Schwäbisch Hall to Gelsenkirchen. You take the train or the car. Or a long distance bus, if you are cheapo.
PS: I looked it up. The closest flight connection for Schwäbisch Hall - Gelsenkirchen would be Nürnberg - Düsseldorf. It's about 90 miles from Schwäbisch Hall to Nürnberg Airport, and another 30 miles from Düsseldorf Airport to Gelsenkirchen. You drive 120 miles to avoid driving 200 miles. What's the point?
Charles Stross, a Scottish Science Fiction writer has written his hilarious take on driving on the Autobahn, specifically the stretch between Frankfurt and Darmstadt, in his novel "The Jennifer Morgue". The protagonist narrates his journey to Darmstadt, on the A5, being forced to white-knuckle drive a Smart, something that Range Rovers strap on as a "life boat", and he feels as if there was a monstrous gun somewhere back that fires BMWs, Mercedes, Porsches and Volvos at his car. Well worth reading...
Go to read that. I drive A5 a lot. It's annoying.
It is stressful if you don't know what you doing.....
Deutsche Autobahn:
Ganz rechts fahren Lkw, die maximal 80 km/h auf der Autobahn fahren dürfen. In einigen Fällen, wie bei Gefahrguttransporten, sind es nur 60 km/h, und in besonderen Ausnahmen, z. B. bei Schwerlasttransporten mit Polizeieskorte, kann es noch langsamer gehen - dies passiert meist nachts oder bei geringem Verkehr. Mit Anhänger dürfen Fahrzeuge maximal 100 km/h fahren, in manchen Fällen nur 80 km/h, abhängig von der Bauart des Anhängers.
Die mittlere Spur ist für Überholmanöver vorgesehen, wird jedoch oft auch von Fahrern genutzt, die nicht ständig die Spur wechseln möchten. Auf deutschen Autobahnen gibt es viele Lkw, vor allem unter der Woche, während sonntags ein Fahrverbot für Lkw gilt, mit wenigen Ausnahmen. Die mittlere Spur wird meistens von Fahrzeugen genutzt, die 120 bis 150 km/h fahren - schneller als Lkw, aber langsamer als auf der linken Spur. Die linke Spur ist für Fahrzeuge gedacht, die schneller als 150 km/h fahren. Hier ist es besonders wichtig, beim Spurwechsel den Blinker zu setzen, den Verkehr zu beobachten (mehrmals in den Spiegel schauen) und den Schulterblick durchzuführen, um den toten Winkel zu überprüfen. Es ist keine Seltenheit, dass Fahrzeuge mit über 300 km/h vorbeiziehen.
Bei Baustellen, Unfällen oder anderen Ereignissen, die zu Stau führen, ist es wichtig, eine Rettungsgasse zu bilden. Die rechte und mittlere Spur fahren ganz nach rechts, die linke Spur ganz nach links. Einsatzfahrzeuge müssen durchkommen, und das Nicht-Bilden der Rettungsgasse kann teuer werden: 200 Euro, 2 Punkte in Flensburg. Bei Behinderung von Einsatzfahrzeugen sind es 240 Euro, 2 Punkte und 1 Monat Fahrverbot. Bei einem Unfall steigt die Strafe auf 320 Euro, 2 Punkte und ebenfalls 1 Monat Fahrverbot. Das Bilden einer Rettungsgasse ist gesetzlich vorgeschrieben.
In Deutschland gibt es ein Punktesystem, das ähnlich auch in anderen europäischen Ländern existiert. So funktioniert es:
Punktevergabe:
• 1 Punkt: für geringfügige Verstöße, z. B. leichte Geschwindigkeitsüberschreitungen.
• 2 Punkte: für schwerwiegendere Verstöße wie Fahren bei Rotlicht oder Missachten der Vorfahrt.
• 3 Punkte: für besonders schwerwiegende Verstöße, z. B. Trunkenheit am Steuer.
Führerscheinentzug: Ab 8 Punkten wird der Führerschein entzogen. Eine medizinisch-psychologische Untersuchung (MPU) ist erforderlich, um den Führerschein zurückzuerhalten.
Punkteabbau: Punkte können abgebaut werden, wenn man freiwillig an einem Fahreignungsseminar teilnimmt - jedoch nur, wenn der Punktestand maximal 5 beträgt.
Verjährung der Punkte:
• 2,5 Jahre: für Verstöße mit 1 Punkt.
• 5 Jahre: für Verstöße mit 2 Punkten.
• 10 Jahre: für Straftaten mit 3 Punkten.
Kosten für den Führerschein:
Der Führerschein in Deutschland kann teuer sein und setzt sich aus verschiedenen Kostenpunkten zusammen:
• Erste-Hilfe-Kurs, Sehtest und Anmeldung beim Amt kosten zusammen etwa 150-300 Euro, abhängig von Region und Fahrschule.
Für den Erwerb eines Führerscheins (Klasse B) sind bestimmte Stundenanzahl erforderlich:
• 14 Theoriestunden: 12 Stunden allgemeiner Grundstoff, 2 Stunden klassenspezifischer Stoff.
• Pflichtfahrten: 5 Überlandfahrten, 4 Autobahnfahrten, 3 Nachtfahrten (jeweils 45 Minuten).
Der Preis für den Führerschein variiert je nach Region und Fahrschule. In Großstädten kann er bis über 4000 Euro kosten, in ländlicheren Gebieten liegt der Preis oft bei 1500-2000 Euro.
Der TÜV spielt ebenfalls eine große Rolle: Alle Autos müssen regelmäßig zur Hauptuntersuchung (HU), alle zwei Jahre für ältere Autos und nach drei Jahren für Neuwagen.
Strafen für Verkehrsverstöße:
1. Geschwindigkeitsüberschreitungen:
• Innerorts: 30-50 Euro für 10-15 km/h zu schnell, bis zu 800 Euro für über 70 km/h zu schnell.
• Außerorts: 20-40 Euro für 10-15 km/h zu schnell, bis zu 700 Euro für über 70 km/h zu schnell.
2. Rotlichtverstöße:
• Bis 1 Sekunde: 90 Euro, 1 Punkt.
• Länger als 1 Sekunde: 200 Euro, 2 Punkte, 1 Monat Fahrverbot.
3. Abstandsunterschreitungen:
• 100 bis 400 Euro, je nach Schwere des Verstoßes.
4. Handy am Steuer:
• 100 Euro und 1 Punkt.
5. Alkohol und Drogen:
• 0,5-1,09 Promille: 500 Euro, 2 Punkte, 1 Monat Fahrverbot beim ersten Verstoß.
6. Nicht-Bilden der Rettungsgasse:
• 200 Euro, 2 Punkte, ggf. Fahrverbot.
All diese Maßnahmen tragen zur Sicherheit auf den Straßen bei. Wer in Deutschland fährt, kann auch überall in Europa fahren, mit Ausnahme von Ländern wie Indien 🇮🇳 😅😂
Fazit: Deutschland hat nicht nur eine der größten Autokulturen in Europa, sondern auch eine stark ausgeprägte Motorradkultur. Besonders an Wochenenden sieht man viele Motorräder auf den Landstraßen. Dank des TÜV gibt es günstige gebrauchte Autos, die trotzdem noch gut fahren, sodass auch Menschen mit geringeren Einkommen sich ein Auto leisten können.
Here is the translation of the text into English (U.S.):
German Autobahn:
On the far right, trucks drive with a speed limit of 80 km/h. In some cases, such as transporting hazardous materials, the limit is 60 km/h, and in special cases like police-escorted heavy transports, it can be even slower. The middle lane is for overtaking but is also often used by drivers who do not want to constantly switch lanes. Many trucks are on the road, especially during weekdays, but on Sundays, there’s a ban on trucks with some exceptions. The left lane is for faster vehicles, usually traveling above 150 km/h. When changing lanes, always signal, check mirrors multiple times, and make a shoulder check to avoid blind spots.
In the case of accidents, construction zones, or other events that cause traffic jams, it is important to create an emergency lane (Rettungsgasse). The right and middle lanes should move as far right as possible, and the left lane as far left as possible. Emergency vehicles must be able to pass, and failure to create an emergency lane can be costly: 200 Euros, 2 points in Flensburg. In case of obstruction, the fine increases to 240 Euros, 2 points, and a one-month driving ban. In the case of an accident, the fine is 320 Euros, 2 points, and one month of driving suspension. Forming an emergency lane is mandatory by law.
Germany’s point system, similar to those in other European countries, works as follows:
Point Allocation:
• 1 point: for minor violations, such as exceeding the speed limit by up to 20 km/h.
• 2 points: for more serious violations, such as running a red light or ignoring the right of way.
• 3 points: for severe violations, such as driving under the influence of alcohol.
Driver’s License Suspension: If you accumulate 8 points, your driver’s license will be revoked. A medical-psychological assessment (MPU) is required to regain it.
Point Reduction: You can reduce points by voluntarily attending a driving fitness seminar, as long as your point total is 5 or fewer.
Expiration of Points:
• 2.5 years for 1-point violations.
• 5 years for more severe violations (2 points).
• 10 years for criminal offenses (3 points).
Costs for the Driver’s License:
In Germany, the cost of obtaining a driver’s license can be expensive, with several factors contributing to the price. The initial costs, such as the First Aid course, vision test, and registration at the local licensing office, can range from 150-300 Euros, depending on the region and driving school.
For a car license (Class B), the following hours are required:
• 14 theory lessons: 12 hours of general theory and 2 hours of class-specific material.
• Required driving sessions: 5 country drives, 4 highway drives, 3 night drives (each 45 minutes).
Prices for the driver’s license can range from 1,500 to 4,000 Euros, depending on the city or rural area.
The TÜV (Technical Inspection Association) also plays a crucial role. All cars must undergo regular inspections (every two years for older cars and after three years for new cars).
Penalties for Traffic Violations:
1. Speeding Violations:
• In town: 30-50 Euros for 10-15 km/h over the limit, up to 800 Euros for exceeding the limit by more than 70 km/h.
• On highways: 20-40 Euros for 10-15 km/h over the limit, up to 700 Euros for exceeding by more than 70 km/h.
2. Red Light Violations:
• Up to 1 second: 90 Euros, 1 point.
• More than 1 second: 200 Euros, 2 points, 1-month driving suspension.
3. Failure to Maintain Proper Distance:
• Fines range from 100 Euros and 1 point to 400 Euros, 2 points, and a 3-month driving ban, depending on the severity.
4. Using a Cellphone While Driving:
• 100 Euros and 1 point.
5. Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs:
• 0.5-1.09‰: 500 Euros, 2 points, 1-month driving ban for first offenses.
6. Failure to Form an Emergency Lane:
• 200 Euros, 2 points, and potential additional penalties for obstruction.
All these regulations help maintain road safety. If you can drive in Germany, you can drive almost anywhere in Europe-except perhaps in India.
Conclusion: Germany is not only home to one of the largest car cultures in Europe but also has a prominent motorcycle culture. On weekends, you’ll see many motorcycles on the roads. Thanks to the TÜV, affordable used cars that run well are available, making car ownership more accessible even for people with lower incomes, assuming they can afford the driver’s license.
The high accident rate in the USA is due to poor driver education, bad road design, poorly maintained roads, lax vehicle standards and poorly maintained vehicles.
Many US car designs are deemed unsafe in the EU.
And look at the "Just Rolled In" channel to see why having mandatory yearly car safety inspections are a good thing.
Also, North America still designs roads like 60 years ago and we have not learned how to do things better in the mean time.
The other thing is that Germany is tiny compared to the US. Germany can fit inside a US state. So, when Germany has 335 million people, and 238 million registered cars, then we can compare the two countries rationally.
@@1972Ray You forgot to add "and miraculously gained the same amount of square miles as the US".
I'm not sure if it did get mentioned. In Germany we are also required to have our cars checked for technical issues every two years. If your car fails that checkup, you either do the repairs with a follow up check, or you send your car to get recycled. I'd guess that aspect contributes to the comparatively low death rate per capita.
Driving license and rising costs for obtaining one in Germany:
A few weeks ago there was a report on rising costs.
The driving instructors explained that it is not just the general fuel costs that are a factor, but also the longer time that young people need to pass the tests.
Many only learn to read traffic signs correctly in driving school, have little stamina to learn something by heart (traffic rules) and the basic rules for car technology are too much for some. On the one hand because the technology in cars has developed significantly, and on the other because too few have a basic understanding of technology.
Even master craftsmen see this lack of understanding when conducting examinations, as in the last 15-20 years more and more young apprentices have had to repeat the journeyman's examination. (In my family there are several master craftsmen who also conduct journeyman's examinations)
I believe when Germans think of a "driving country" they think of the USA with the iconic highways like road 66 and the Harley Davidson and the Impala from Supernatural.
Many travel stories there begin with "we rented a car".
My car can go up to 180 km/h but many are faster and many are slower so the joys of the stretches of no speed limit are clouded by the other drivers and road maintenance, traffic jams, rainy weather and "flash ice".
There is also a mandatory certified car checkup every such years, mandatory grip tires in winter and weird additions to the car exterior are forbidden. That's why it might be safer in general though the illegal races might counteract that.
I am living in Germany and have much experiance in driving in foreign countries. The place I am living have a very high densitiy of polpulation ... and speed limits. Driving on autobahn is much more stressfull, than in other european countries. A lot of traffic jam, places under construction and unskilled drivers. And a lot of drivers seems to be on a race track and drive very agressive.
You're basically half a mechanic once you get your licence. Theoretical questions has around 1400+ questions that you have to learn which includes technical/mechanical knowledge among others. During your driving lesson, you'll also get a mandatory night driving lesson and Autobahn driving. I had to drive 170 km/h. My teacher kept on saying, "pedal to the metal" 😂 Driving schools usually partner with good car dealers so you get up to date car. My driving school uses BMW for example.
He actually made a mistake when he talked abot not being able to get your license before turning 18. you can get your license the earliest at 16 and a half but are only allowed to drive with a supervising person that already has a drivers license and is out of the "probezeit" which is a period of 2-3 years (i dont remember) after you got your license. Once youre 18 you can drive on your own though.
It used to be 18 for many decades, the possibility of driving with an authorised person was introduced between 2006 and 2008. It is also 17 years and not 16.5 years (you can start practicing with an instructor at the earliest three months before you turn 17).
The driving ‘companion’ needs to be at least 30 years of age, have a driving license for at least five years, and must not have more than one “traffic violation points”. They must also be listed by name in this driving-with-17-permit.
There is a way to cruise in a relaxed way in Germany, just drive as slow as the trucks (nominally 80 km/h, on my car the speedometer usually sits at around 88 km/h when I do so). Sure there probably is still traffic moving through your lane (the rightmost one) at exits and entry points.
It is called 'Rechtsfahrgebot'. If you have three then two are for the faster cars, so f*** off you cruisers in the middle! Hugs from a German! Construction areas are political/ ideological enhanced here. But Thanks for your interest!
I am Belgian and I have no problem driving in Germany. So the problem is with the Americans who don't know how to drive.Just learn the rules and stick to it, simple.
For sure. What u just watched is so true about our Autobahn. U have some "freedome areas" but the most of it is limited or there r building areas
The Americans and their Autobahn videos...
Actually, for me, the "Autobahn" is the most relaxing part of any long-distance driving, compared to things like driving in a large city during rush hour. There are no intersections, nobody is parking, no pedestrians, no bikes, no traffic lights etc. Just a wide, clean, open road, going straight for the most part and only having moderate bends.
Also, I generally tend to go at 130-160 km/h (80-100 mph), if the traffic allows it -- I don't know anything about US cars, but at such moderate speeds the car simply doesn't feel like anything is running at a limit. Which, of course, also helps with the driving.
Coming from the USA and driving with speeds above 160/170 is a dangerous threat to anyone nearby.. There is so much to think about - for example the longer distance you need to slow down. And at higher speeds there are coming up a lot more problems. You go with 160km/h - easy, you go the exact same route with 220km/h - oooops the curve is quite tight. Or you are driving with 180km/h and somebody changes the lane to pass a truck with 120km/h ..... And so on and so on.
So dear US -citizens, do us and also yourself a favour, don't underestimate how dangerous that high speeds are. We Germans are used to that, but even we make wrong decision like underestimating the speedmof a car which was seconds before just a small dot in the distance in our rear mirror.O by the way 130Km/h is a nice speed. And always keep your distance to the car in front of you.
Just saw a video from an American about how driving a car in Europe is so much more pleasant than in the USA. With the exception of Belgium of course 😀. He mentioned that European drivers are more disciplined, but also better drivers. And he said that driving in Europe is more relaxed. But he makes videos about cars, so he’s a more a professional I think.
I STAND CORRECTED ! THIS ALL ABOUT 👍
Germany is in the Center of Europe. Therefore every Transportation with Trucks ( all directions North to South... ) use the Autobahn. Every Truckdriver has to take a timeout by Law! But atm. not ernough Rest areas for them. Especially in the night. So the park on the hard shoulder.
Guys, it’s not so difficult to drive on the german autobahn.
See yourself ua-cam.com/users/shorts8nhgNpIEErA?si=SU6Q2SBQwSB3MlCB
She can even rev up 4th gear before she will be stopped due to slow moving cars on the left lane .. it’s a nightmare.. i feel her every day … 👏👏👏
Most Germans don't have guns - but they all have a driver's license !!!
No room for error on German roads....
Yeah that's the difference ... they actually learned in driving school... in america you can buy a gun without ever doing a safety course.
@@JaniceHope Gun safety is like 10 mins though. You can learn it watching a UA-cam video. It's just some people don't unsurprisingly they have guns illegally.
Wrong link in the description
And what is the big lie??
if you want to drive fast go on a race track and don't risc our lives. did you think aout people on there as well?
I HATE PEOPLE LIKE THIS:
there are living people here.
Why watch if you hate people like me?
Anything can be considered fast
It’s all about perspective and last I checked if you’re permitted to go fast why would you go slow that’s what would cause an accident 👍
@@giobozzdeSince you have a European license you are somewhat off the hook. What we hate is people who found their license in a cereal box (like from the US), renting a BMW and floor it without having a *clue* how to even operate a car.
Yeah most definitely
I even said it at the end of the video how I think anyone even myself should go about it
It’s stupid to just drive excessively fast without no experience
I don’t even think tourist should be driving
If you’ve not experienced that place a few times in a passenger seat that’s not something you should feel overly confident doing at all
@@PotsdamSenior And mush up the gearbox because they have never driven a manual.
@mondfee71 Unangebracht. 😠