- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Germans: the autobahn is a true delight
Posted on 7/15/26 at 1:53 pm
Posted on 7/15/26 at 1:53 pm
I just got back from a driving tour across central Europe, including several hundred autobahn miles.
I'll just say this: if there were a TD.de, it's unclear what their version of "Texas drivers like to hang out in the left lane" threads would be.
It honestly seemed as if there was a large magnet in the right hand shoulder that was powerfully pulling all cars to the right.
Literally, I did not see EVEN ONE VEHICLE hang out in the left lane even one second longer than they should have.
It was basically heaven on earth.
I'll just say this: if there were a TD.de, it's unclear what their version of "Texas drivers like to hang out in the left lane" threads would be.
It honestly seemed as if there was a large magnet in the right hand shoulder that was powerfully pulling all cars to the right.
Literally, I did not see EVEN ONE VEHICLE hang out in the left lane even one second longer than they should have.
It was basically heaven on earth.
21
Posted on 7/15/26 at 1:54 pm to Big Scrub TX
In Europe if someone flashes their lights it means move over I am coming through.
Posted on 7/15/26 at 1:54 pm to Big Scrub TX
quote:
I did not see EVEN ONE VEHICLE hang out in the left lane even one second longer than they should have.
Posted on 7/15/26 at 1:55 pm to Big Scrub TX
Our version of Texans are the Dutch. Be on the watch for those yellow plates. Same applies on the slopes in the Alps.
But yes it’s a real treat driving the Autobahn regularly.
ETA the best part of the Autobahn is no semi trucks in the left lane, ever.
But yes it’s a real treat driving the Autobahn regularly.
ETA the best part of the Autobahn is no semi trucks in the left lane, ever.
This post was edited on 7/15/26 at 1:58 pm
Posted on 7/15/26 at 1:55 pm to Big Scrub TX
quote:
I just got back from a driving tour across central Europe, including several hundred autobahn miles.
In all seriousness, Germans are literally the exception that proves the rule. I have it on reliable authority that French and Italian drivers are awful. I know from personal experience that Southern European drivers (the Balkans) are G-dawful. "Lafayette" bad.
Posted on 7/15/26 at 1:56 pm to Big Scrub TX
Did you happen to notice the demographic of the drivers.... I have a suspicion
Posted on 7/15/26 at 1:58 pm to Big Scrub TX
quote:
It honestly seemed as if there was a large magnet in the right hand shoulder that was powerfully pulling all cars to the right.
That’s what happens when the cops actually pull left lane campers over.
Posted on 7/15/26 at 1:59 pm to Big Scrub TX
quote:
Literally, I did not see EVEN ONE VEHICLE hang out in the left lane even one second longer than they should have.
You were the only one huh?
Posted on 7/15/26 at 2:00 pm to beerJeep
quote:
That’s what happens when the cops actually pull left lane campers over.
Cops don’t patrol the Autobahn, people just follow the rules.
Posted on 7/15/26 at 2:00 pm to Ace Midnight
quote:I mean, yes, but...we were constantly trying to spot as many of the EU countries on plates as we could and there were a lot of non-German vehicles. As far as I could tell, everyone was following the rules.
In all seriousness, Germans are literally the exception that proves the rule. I have it on reliable authority that French and Italian drivers are awful. I know from personal experience that Southern European drivers (the Balkans) are G-dawful. "Lafayette" bad.
Posted on 7/15/26 at 2:02 pm to Beessnax
quote:
Did you happen to notice the demographic of the drivers..
Posted on 7/15/26 at 2:12 pm to Big Scrub TX
quote:
I mean, yes, but...we were constantly trying to spot as many of the EU countries on plates as we could and there were a lot of non-German vehicles. As far as I could tell, everyone was following the rules.
Fair point, but the Polizei remain German.
Posted on 7/15/26 at 2:13 pm to Big Scrub TX
Stick around. In another 10-20 years you won’t even recognize Europe.
Posted on 7/15/26 at 2:15 pm to Big Scrub TX
There is a law that one must move to the right to allow a car behind you pass on the left.
We have similar laws here in some states, but I figure the difference is that it is enforced/ respected there.
We have similar laws here in some states, but I figure the difference is that it is enforced/ respected there.
Posted on 7/15/26 at 2:55 pm to redstick13
quote:I'm pretty sure I never saw a police.
Cops don’t patrol the Autobahn, people just follow the rules.
Posted on 7/15/26 at 2:56 pm to Archives
quote:In my mind, this is the rule of the road on every single mile of 4-lane-or-greater highway in the entire US. It's utterly absurd that the median driver simply refuses to obey it.
We have similar laws here in some states
Also, they use their turn singles, seemingly every single time they are supposed to.
Posted on 7/15/26 at 3:04 pm to Big Scrub TX
European drivers are taught (according to my interpreter) to drive in the right hand lane, unless you are passing. When passing, they turn on thier Left Turn blinker and move to the next lane over. Flashing your lights is NOT a thing over there. And after you pass, move right.
Also, they keep their turn signal on, until they have passed all the cars slower than them. I found it refreshing,
Also, they keep their turn signal on, until they have passed all the cars slower than them. I found it refreshing,
Posted on 7/15/26 at 3:10 pm to Big Scrub TX
quote:
I'm pretty sure I never saw a police.
You won't unless there's an accident. I pass the polizei now without giving it a second thought. Only thing to worry about are the speed cameras when the speed limit is in effect. Waze will let you know where they are.
This post was edited on 7/15/26 at 3:13 pm
Posted on 7/15/26 at 3:15 pm to MD333
quote:In theory, we are taught the same thing here. Americans simply refuse to do it, though.
European drivers are taught (according to my interpreter) to drive in the right hand lane, unless you are passing. When passing, they turn on thier Left Turn blinker and move to the next lane over. Flashing your lights is NOT a thing over there. And after you pass, move right.
Posted on 7/15/26 at 3:22 pm to Big Scrub TX
quote:
It honestly seemed as if there was a large magnet in the right hand shoulder that was powerfully pulling all cars to the right.
Literally, I did not see EVEN ONE VEHICLE hang out in the left lane even one second longer than they should have.
It was basically heaven on earth.
It is against the law and first offense is 300 Euros and it will up from there also with taking your license away. Once you overtake get to the right ,because someone may come flying up in the left lane and they will flash their lights...
This post was edited on 7/15/26 at 3:24 pm
Page 1 of 3
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News