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> feels more dangerous to me than all traffic moving at 90/100mph Would be relevant if that's what was happening in Germany. Problem is, even in Germany not al
by barbazoo 5y ago
> feels more dangerous to me than all traffic moving at 90/100mph
Would be relevant if that's what was happening in Germany. Problem is, even in Germany not all traffic is moving at the same speed. Cars with trailers and trucks have a speed limit of 80km/h (~50 mph). The speed differentials are huge especially on 2 lane (per direction) highways. It's absolutely common to prepare to overtake a slower car, check your mirrors, start changing lanes and suddenly having someone be right behind you, flashing their lights, honking because they think you are too slow. It's awful but also dangerous.
- Symbiote 5y ago> Per billion kilometres travelled on motorways, Germany’s fatality rate (1.6) is twice as high as that in the UK (0.8). [1] I found a table comparing European countries last time I was interested in this, but I can't find it now. [1] https://www.thelocal.de/20190201/are-germanys-autobahns-really-the-safest-highways-in-the-world/ https://www.thelocal.de/20190201/are-germanys-autobahns-real...
- belter 5y agoImportant to note, most Autobahn areas have a speed limit. Only some areas have no speed limit.