Pages: [1] 2 :: one page |
|
Author |
Thread Statistics | Show CCP posts - 1 post(s) |
Mazzarins Demise
Profit Development and Research Association
|
Posted - 2010.08.06 00:04:00 -
[1]
Was watching an episode of Modern Marvels on the History Channel the other day, and it was discussing the German Autobahn, where there is no speed limit, people usually go as fast as 150 MPH, and it's one of the safest roads in the world.
Once I fell into a little bit of money, I had the idea of flying out to Germany, renting a very nice sports car, and just going to town on it. For the experience.
I was wondering if anyone has driven on it. What was it like? _________________________________________ Support the "Seed Primae on the market and ORE LP Stores" proposal! Click here |
Lance Fighter
Amarr
|
Posted - 2010.08.06 00:22:00 -
[2]
Modern marvels is a pretty cool show. Pity they dont have more episodes much :x
Originally by: CCP Shadow Have you ever wished you could have prevented a train wreck before it actually happened? I need to stop this one before the craziness begins.
|
Giovanni DalleBandeNere
Two Brothers Mining Corp. R.A.G.E
|
Posted - 2010.08.06 00:33:00 -
[3]
meh i only drove 3 times in Germany 1:Milano -> Berlin (via austria) at those times ex-DDR autobahns were still ex-DDR ones (no idea if now they've changed them), but driving too fast wasn't good for my car ehehe 2:Milano -> Koln -> Hamburg (and then up to denmark), in Italy there r speed limits but well you know it's italy , then u get to Swiss..and there u better checkout, nasty dudes can fine u "well" and fast -.-, so once arrived in Germany..yup was fun to drive fast, for once 3: Milano -> Stuttgart..goin to the folk-fest(something like the Oktoberfest, but imo better), so meh i honestly don't remember ^_^;
cya
|
Malaclypse Muscaria
|
Posted - 2010.08.06 00:45:00 -
[4]
I have, crossed Germany from south to north and back, and I don't recall the experience being any different from driving across any other country in Europe... but then, I find driving (and cars) pretty boring, so I wasn't trying to race random vehicles, or paying them any attention beyond the minimum necessary to not have an accident. The landscapes were far more interesting.
|
Akita T
Caldari Caldari Navy Volunteer Task Force
|
Posted - 2010.08.06 01:05:00 -
[5]
Edited by: Akita T on 06/08/2010 01:12:38
Wrooooom... yikes, bikes ! A small tip for Autobahn driving : if you see a motorcycle in the rear view mirror closing fast, you'd better make room for it to pass, or you might need a new paint job on the side they're eventually passing you by if you give them trouble. Also, some random Bugatti Veyron on the Autobahn...
P.S. Haven't ever been in the driver's seat on the Authoban, but have been riding shotgun a couple of times. Can't say it's radically different from driving anywhere else in Europe though. It's not like I'd be wanting to race anyway... you usually drive as fast as it feels comfortable in the specific car you're in if there's no speed limit rule (or you're on a stretch of road you know it's not enforced), and I've been driving at the edge of my own comfort zone on the local roads already more than once (around 160 kph = 100 mph tops).
_
Beginner's ISK making guide | Manufacturer's helper | All about reacting _
|
Winged Crime
Minmatar The Blood Money Cartel
|
Posted - 2010.08.06 01:12:00 -
[6]
I can 1-up driving on it...
Some friends and I were driving back from a show/festival where some of our own were playing, and took the autobahn back. There was an unfortunate tragic accident somewhere that brought traffic to a stand-still for a very long time.
We were sitting on fold-up chairs on the auto-bahn drinking Jagermeister :)
|
RentableMuffin
|
Posted - 2010.08.06 02:06:00 -
[7]
it is one of the safest roads in the world because people know how to drive there
|
Rylie Gayle
|
Posted - 2010.08.06 05:46:00 -
[8]
I lived in Germany for about 4 years and from what I recall it was fairly awesome. When I got back to the states I was screwed having to learn to tone down the speed on highways. No joke got 2 tickets within a week from each other for going 105 in a 70. Explained that I was used to overseas being deployed etc etc and they didn't push it much further than just a ticket both times.
Went across Germany a few times and from what I remember everytime was great because everyone knew how to drive, if they didn't they'd probably end in a tragic accident like an above poster stated, but if they did get in trouble, they have phones about every mile specifically for help.
If I remember correctly you were allowed to go whatever speed your vehicle could safely travel. If your driving a ferrari your limit is different than a pinto.
|
ReaperOfSly
Gallente 1st Cavalry Division Circle-Of-Two
|
Posted - 2010.08.06 05:56:00 -
[9]
Originally by: Rylie Gayle I lived in Germany for about 4 years and from what I recall it was fairly awesome. When I got back to the states I was screwed having to learn to tone down the speed on highways. No joke got 2 tickets within a week from each other for going 105 in a 70. Explained that I was used to overseas being deployed etc etc and they didn't push it much further than just a ticket both times.
Lucky. Over here, going over 100 in a 70 usually means an automatic driving ban. ____________________
|
Rylie Gayle
|
Posted - 2010.08.06 06:22:00 -
[10]
Originally by: ReaperOfSly
Originally by: Rylie Gayle I lived in Germany for about 4 years and from what I recall it was fairly awesome. When I got back to the states I was screwed having to learn to tone down the speed on highways. No joke got 2 tickets within a week from each other for going 105 in a 70. Explained that I was used to overseas being deployed etc etc and they didn't push it much further than just a ticket both times.
Lucky. Over here, going over 100 in a 70 usually means an automatic driving ban.
Where I live now, theres stretch of interstate in a tiny town called 'Hanging Rock' that is probably no more than maybe... 500. Well as soon as you hit hanging rock speed limit drops 5mph, if you go even 1 mph over limit they ticket you.
Some quotes about hanging rock: "This bump on the map is a trap for sure. Was pulled over going 84 (Yeah right). I had cruise control set on 55 as I had my two kids and wife in the car and am well aware of their history. Ol' sparky had his clip on tie hanging from a collar with the top button undone. Said he didn't need to verify my insurance since any one driving a $60K Navigator would most certainly have full coverage. By the way sparky, it is not a Navigator, but an Aviator, and I am glad the price of my car determines my speed. "
"Also unrealistic slow down requirements as to distance, place etc. Signs hidden by brush growth that allow the police to sit in the open and get you anyway.
Around here they do a thing where the radar gun is on a bridge and cars are ready to give chase in both directions or they are over the next hill and just qwave you over. Not illegal here because if you got real good and quick eyes, you could see the radar gun sticking out from behind the signs and such."
|
|
Shawna Gray
Gallente
|
Posted - 2010.08.06 08:03:00 -
[11]
Wir fahr'n fahr'n fahr'n auf der Autobahn
|
Viktor Fyretracker
Caldari Fyretracker Heavy Industries
|
Posted - 2010.08.06 16:05:00 -
[12]
Originally by: Rylie Gayle
Originally by: ReaperOfSly
Originally by: Rylie Gayle I lived in Germany for about 4 years and from what I recall it was fairly awesome. When I got back to the states I was screwed having to learn to tone down the speed on highways. No joke got 2 tickets within a week from each other for going 105 in a 70. Explained that I was used to overseas being deployed etc etc and they didn't push it much further than just a ticket both times.
Lucky. Over here, going over 100 in a 70 usually means an automatic driving ban.
Where I live now, theres stretch of interstate in a tiny town called 'Hanging Rock' that is probably no more than maybe... 500. Well as soon as you hit hanging rock speed limit drops 5mph, if you go even 1 mph over limit they ticket you.
Some quotes about hanging rock: "This bump on the map is a trap for sure. Was pulled over going 84 (Yeah right). I had cruise control set on 55 as I had my two kids and wife in the car and am well aware of their history. Ol' sparky had his clip on tie hanging from a collar with the top button undone. Said he didn't need to verify my insurance since any one driving a $60K Navigator would most certainly have full coverage. By the way sparky, it is not a Navigator, but an Aviator, and I am glad the price of my car determines my speed. "
"Also unrealistic slow down requirements as to distance, place etc. Signs hidden by brush growth that allow the police to sit in the open and get you anyway.
Around here they do a thing where the radar gun is on a bridge and cars are ready to give chase in both directions or they are over the next hill and just qwave you over. Not illegal here because if you got real good and quick eyes, you could see the radar gun sticking out from behind the signs and such."
upside is with an SUV you dont need roads to have fun, throw that badboy into 4wd High and find a nice muddy open area and you will turn that truck brown but it will be pure awesome fun. I used to tear up a field near my house with my S-10 Pickup, trust me going sideways in the mud is fun too.
but back on topic, we dont have the Autobahn here in the US. but the speed people travel on the NJTP might make ya think otherwise.
|
Syn Callibri
Blacklight Incorporated
|
Posted - 2010.08.06 20:34:00 -
[13]
Many moons ago a buddy and I (in the ARMY) took a motor-cycle (Honda CBR) trip from Vilseck to Berlin...great ride!
Syn Callibri Ilharess to the Scorpion Tribe
|
Magnus Orin
Minmatar United Systems Navy Wildly Inappropriate.
|
Posted - 2010.08.06 20:41:00 -
[14]
Edited by: Magnus Orin on 06/08/2010 20:40:59 One thing the Autobahn uses in certain sections that I really think North America (especially Canada given its distinct seasons) needs to adopt is dynamic speed limits.
On a beautiful sunny day, with dry pavement, there is no reason a wide stretch of the road away from roadside buildings should be below 110km/h, yet that same stretch on an poor weather day, could be reduced to 90km/h.
Just one example of the many many advanced things Europe has over North America. Sarcasm - Because i'm too far away to strangle you. |
Atedar Kerane
Silentium Mortalitas
|
Posted - 2010.08.06 21:13:00 -
[15]
I was driving as passenger no more than 3 weeks ago. Believe we reached about 190-200 km/h
Very unpleasent... I'm just glad I'm still alive...
|
Boonaki
Caldari DEATHFUNK Atlas Alliance
|
Posted - 2010.08.07 05:59:00 -
[16]
Hit up the Nnrburgring, most fun I've had in my life in a moving car.
|
DarthJosh
DEATHFUNK Atlas Alliance
|
Posted - 2010.08.07 09:46:00 -
[17]
Autobahn. -
Desusigs! |
Sazkyen
State War Academy
|
Posted - 2010.08.07 12:24:00 -
[18]
Edited by: Sazkyen on 07/08/2010 12:29:24 When I went to Germany for the first time I was scared to death. A German colleague came to pick me up at Stuttgart airport. We were like doing 225km/h and someone was actually gaining on us so we had to switch lanes. Then it happened several times during the travel. I'll never forget that.
Yeah, there's no speed limit. Also, almost every time I hit the road in Germany I can see wrecks here and there. When you crash at such speeds you usually don't survive.
check out this
-SIG- Ship comparison |
Deidranna
Minmatar
|
Posted - 2010.08.07 12:56:00 -
[19]
Edited by: Deidranna on 07/08/2010 12:57:02 There are only a few No Speed Limit Areas left on the Autobahn. And if, it's limited down to 80km/h, because of all the unrepaired damage from the long and cold winter we had this year. Of course, we have to thanks the *censored* Bicycles for the 80kmh
D
|
Under Duck
|
Posted - 2010.08.07 18:16:00 -
[20]
I'am from germany and driving on the Autobahn almost every Day. Yes there is no general speed limit but all dangerous places likeentrences and kurves has speed limites betwen 120km/h to 80km/h.
The roads are build for high speed and are relay good maintained, so it is no real dangour to drive that fast.
Every german car must by checked once a year they found any tecnical issue u had to fix it before you're allowed to drive. Most dangour are foreign cars / drivers with tecnical issues or missing driving skills. But the police is checking the Autobahnen all the time for dangerous vehicles.
Even when u crash at 200km/h u had a good chance to survive if ur sitting in a car with up to date savety standarts.
|
|
Vogue
Skynet Nexus
|
Posted - 2010.08.07 18:30:00 -
[21]
The only time I went to Germany was for work. A sales manager drove me around in a limited edition BMW e34 4x4 525i. He said 'in snow you need to maintain your speed!'. He scared me at first speeding around at 40-60mph on minor roads in snow and slush. But he drove with the precision of a rally driver.
On the motorway the driving was fast but very safe.
.................................................. Cylon cultural victor! |
|
CCP Lemur
|
Posted - 2010.08.08 00:01:00 -
[22]
Oh Autobahn, how I miss you. I've done some fast driving and riding shot-gun in even faster. I wouldn't say the roads are safer but they are very well maintained for the most part. As some others said there are speed limits for certain parts with a higher risk like curvy parts and such. If there is no hard limit there is always an "advisory speed limit" of 130 km/h. You can go as fast as you like but if you get involved into an accident you will be held accountable for it too even if you did not cause it as such but drove faster than the advisory limit. Iceland has 90km/h limit and I find myself speeding rather often. Habit ;) Compared to Germany streets outside of the capital are pretty much below German standard but then again there are also way less people driving around. And for a a big country with such few inhabitants the road system is actually really good and reaches far into most areas.
|
|
Jose Black
|
Posted - 2010.08.08 14:27:00 -
[23]
Originally by: Mazzarins Demise people usually go as fast as 150 MPH
May depend on where and what times you're driving, but by no means you can say that as being generally the case. Even in germany by far not all cars are even able to go that fast to begin with.
Myself I quite often do 115 and hit 145 once going downhill. In my experience I rarely meet other cars actually going faster then 120.
You also have to factor in how much you pay for fuel in germany. Even the cars that are able to hit speeds past 120 usually don't do that all the time and for longer periods. People that post their vids on youtube ofc do it for fun, likely once in their lifetime just to see how it feels.
Almost all cars are electronically limited to do exactly 155 anyways. To have changed that you a) need to purchase the right tires to do so and b) hit your dealer to have the limit removed.
Last but not least there's the concept of the so called recommended speed, which is 80. Passing that means you run into trouble with your insurance payout in case of any accidents. They're basically saying you are to be blamed just for the fact it'd likely not have been happend if you drove slower, even its actually someones elses fault.
tl;dr: For the most part its the rich and the ones seeking excitement that actually hit 150 on the autobahn, but by no means the majority.
|
Viktor Fyretracker
Caldari Fyretracker Heavy Industries
|
Posted - 2010.08.08 19:00:00 -
[24]
The Authbahn is quite impressive.
interesting fun fact about the US version(Interstate System), is there is a claim it is the largest public works project in history.
|
Krael Hygdson
|
Posted - 2010.08.08 19:36:00 -
[25]
Edited by: Krael Hygdson on 08/08/2010 19:37:10 It very much depends on where you live in Germany.
A lot of Autobahns are more like local commuters dual carriage ways where I live and esp. around population centers there are speed limits of 100 - 120 km/h. Truly speed limit-free motorways are fairly uncommon ( a few percent of the total Autobahns). Also in recent years it seems even long distance motorways are becoming plagued with construction works to resurface them or add extra lanes over long stretches (yay to multiple km of 80 km/h speed limits along the roadworks , traveling past Cologne is just painful) and the extremely heavy load of heavy lorries putting a ton of wear on the outermost lane. Also more often than not in my experience traffic can be so heavy that you are limited to about 150-160km/h even in non-restricted parts. However on long distance stretches 140-150km/h can be a nice cruise speed. I have gone up to about 190 km/h myself and at those speeds it does get a bit stressful.
|
Viktor Fyretracker
Caldari Fyretracker Heavy Industries
|
Posted - 2010.08.09 01:06:00 -
[26]
its summer so its construction season everywhere!.
I was averaging 80mph or around 130km/h today on the New Jersey Turnpike. and that was keeping up with the right hand lane lol.
|
Wendat Huron
Stellar Solutions
|
Posted - 2010.08.09 11:39:00 -
[27]
Originally by: Viktor Fyretracker The Authbahn is quite impressive.
interesting fun fact about the US version(Interstate System), is there is a claim it is the largest public works project in history.
It isn't?
Delenda est achura. |
Jose Black
|
Posted - 2010.08.09 12:21:00 -
[28]
Originally by: Viktor Fyretracker upside is with an SUV you dont need roads to have fun, throw that badboy into 4wd High and find a nice muddy open area and you will turn that truck brown but it will be pure awesome fun. I used to tear up a field near my house with my S-10 Pickup, trust me going sideways in the mud is fun too.
Unfortunately public traffic is prohibited on almost every track besides the paved road. You need to pay an entry fee to drive your SUV in actual mud in some old gravel pit or the like. Originally by: Under Duck Every german car must by checked once a year they found any tecnical issue u had to fix it before you're allowed to drive
It's after 3 years for new cars and once every 2 years beyond that.
|
Akita T
Caldari Caldari Navy Volunteer Task Force
|
Posted - 2010.08.09 12:33:00 -
[29]
Originally by: Sazkyen check out this
Notice how EVERYBODY gets out of the way at the first reasonable occasion ?
_
Beginner's ISK making guide | Manufacturer's helper | All about reacting _
|
Viktor Fyretracker
Caldari Fyretracker Heavy Industries
|
Posted - 2010.08.09 15:04:00 -
[30]
Originally by: Wendat Huron
Originally by: Viktor Fyretracker The Authbahn is quite impressive.
interesting fun fact about the US version(Interstate System), is there is a claim it is the largest public works project in history.
It isn't?
well i said claim because if i said it is, i am sure somebody would pick the comment apart as seems policy on internet forums. =)
|
|
|
|
|
Pages: [1] 2 :: one page |
First page | Previous page | Next page | Last page |