Autobahn, The German Highway With No Speed Limit and Clear Global Rule: No Passing on the Right

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 03/11/2023 at 11:49

Estrada sem limite de velocidade na Alemanha (Imagem / Reprodução: CANVA)

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Meet One of the Most Iconic Roads in the World: the German Autobahn, Where Speed Is Free, but the Rules Are Serious. So, If You Think About Hitting the Gas in the Land of Oktoberfest, Stick Around, and I’ll Tell You Everything!

First, let’s understand what the Autobahn is. Literally translated, it means “Road for Cars”. But what we, here in Brazil, think when we hear “Autobahn” is that part of the road with no speed limit, right? Well, that’s true, but that’s only part of the story.

Not all roads in Germany are free of limits; only some specific sections. They have a golden rule: no overtaking on the right. The left lane is sacred, only for overtaking. And if you’re not in a hurry, or your car isn’t that great, stay in the right lane and keep the way clear.

Speed Is Allowed, but Keep an Eye Open

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On the Autobahn, there are times when you are allowed to accelerate without fear of fines. However, even so, the Autobahn Polizei (the special highway police) suggests that, even in the unlimited lanes, it would be ideal to keep up to 130 km/h. Of course, this is more of a safety tip than a rule.

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Signage and Intuition

But hey, driving on the Autobahn is not rocket science. The traffic is well signposted and intuitive. When the flow is clear, you feel you can accelerate. And the electronic signs are always there to give you a heads up if the limit changes.

So, if you’ve always dreamed of driving on an Autobahn, don’t be afraid. It’s a unique experience, especially if you get the chance to drive a sports car. Just don’t forget: respect the rules, keep an eye on the signs, and enjoy the freedom responsibly.

And if it’s still on your wish list, you know: when you go to Germany, the Autobahn awaits you to test your limits – safely, of course!

Autobahn, The German Highway With No Speed Limit and Clear Global Rule: No Passing on the Right

Meet One of the Most Iconic Roads in the World: the German Autobahn, Where Speed Is Free, but the Rules Are Serious. So, If You Think About Hitting the Gas in the Land of Oktoberfest, Stick Around, and I’ll Tell You Everything!

Speed Is Allowed, but Keep an Eye Open

Signage and Intuition

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Autobahn, The German Highway With No Speed Limit and Clear Global Rule: No Passing on the Right

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