Our American Parents on the German Autobahn for the First Time + DAD DROVE! (record speeds!!) 🚙
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Not only did my parents land in Europe for the first time ever, but they got to experience the German Autobahn too! What a crazy experience it was as Tanner put the pedal to the metal & my DAD DROVE ON THE AUTOBAHN! Hold on folks, things get CRAZY!
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The safety on the German autobahn comes down to one thing: the drivers. The general fear of someone cutting right in front of you is something I have in the back of my mind every time I go fast but I also gotta admit in 30 years of driving on the Autobahn it only happened to me two or three times. Drivers here generally pay attention and that is what makes driving safer than in the US.
As far as I understand the main difference is the drivers training before you are allowed to get your license. The U.S. system isn't worth the paper it is printed on, compared to the German system.
Very true. My 17 year old just got his German license in January. That was a long, time intensive process. My husband continues to “train” him in all sorts on conditions, including a safety training course he just completed yesterday.
@@Quotenwagnerianer very true. The german drivers licence is not only very expensive but also very intense. 15 years ago the theory part had about 1000 question, to pass the test you had to know random choosen 40 questions. Practical part includes city driving, driving at night and driving on the autobahn. you need to have at least (mandatory) 24 hours of practical driving to qualify for the practical exam. I learned everything about the car. how a clutch works, which fluid goes where and so on. A first aid course and gettiing your eyes checked is mandatory. in total it costs me about 2000 Euros..
It took me 6 months to get my driver's license. mine cost 2100 euros.
Well, when they were on the way back suddenly in a winter landscape I thought to myself ... the tires play just also a role. Of course, an experienced driver knows that and drives accordingly more carefully. I guess that's the reason why Tanner was suddenly able to overtake so many cars.
Lived in Germany for 3 years, loved it! I married later in life and spoke of Germany often to my wife, I finally took her there in 2017, she loved it and understood why it's such a wonderful place....
thanks man! :)
A few years ago I was on Autobahn coming back from the Netherlands and had a work mate from Sweden in the car who needed to come to our office in germany. It was in the very early morning at sunrise we were almost alone on the track, Rental company upgraded us to Audi A6. As soon as we were over the border to germany and the Speedlimit fell I pushed. Didn't notice he stopped talking... after some time there was more traffic so I dropped below 200 km/h and then heard some whispering next to me. Oh man, I'm still sorry... he looked so scared. When he recovered a little more he said "Thanks, now I know that I don't need to go 240 in a car ever again. Next time I''ll fly, but not in a car." Rest of the drive was very funny.
I can't stop laughing 😆😆😆poor guy😉
You should've warned him at least😭
😅😅😅
@@whyparkjiminnotridejimin Warned him? He should've known that Autobahn = Pedal to the metal. (If it's free speed zone of course)
@@darkiee69 born and raised in Germany. I very much wouldn't appreciate sitting in a car with a driver who decides to go 240 without checking with me first. there has to be a certain level of trust involved
I live in Germany, mostly I am driving 200 km per hour or more. It takes time and experience to drive that fast, and always remember to drive secure and considering all options of what the other slower drivers can do.
I like to visit autobahnen in Deutschland to drive faster. In Poland with 140km/h limit most of people driving 160-180km/h on the left lane, if you drive over 50km/h over limit you can lose license for 3 months.
It just takes you or another driver to f*ck up for a split-second with you going 200 km/h to create a horrible and deadly accident…
All it takes is a free road and a radar app to drive more than 200
Couldn't agree more.
@@lcdh5601die wenigsten dt.Autofahrer machen;wenn sie schnell fahren;auch nichts anderes,als konzentriert zu sein.
I always say that I feel safer in Germany because I think that I have a good idea of what the other drivers are going to do. In the USA, on the whole,I haven‘t got a clue what the other drivers are going to do!
I lived a year in the US some years ago and my driving experience there was overall awful. I think for the most part the procedure to get a drivers license is way too simple and the cars are often badly maintained.
Yes, but I think it has to be simple so that everyone can have a car and there are places (like in Germany too) where you can only get too by car and not public transportation.
Maybe the US should try to offer an upgrade to the drivers license with more safety training and a higher or no speedlimit for holders of this license.
@@dave_sic1365
That would not be wise, since it makes traffic entirely unpredictable. In Germany, you KNOW that on the autobahn when there is no speed limit, you have to take into account that a fast car may pop up in the rear view mirror at any point. You are also legally mandated to drive in the rightmost lane you safely can to keep lanes to your left as clear as possible for fast movers.
Conversely, if you have a 75 mph highway in the US, understanding that for some people, that 70 mph doesn't apply is problematic, as it makes for inconsistent standards - all the more if standards don't apply per type of vehicle. And since driving on the right isn't mandatory, either, that's a recipe for a fast mover suddenly being confronted with a much slower car in the left lane after a curve.
@@dave_sic1365 Just a system designed for dumb people and smart people. I'm always terrified of others when driving in LA when visiting. People seem stuck up, know no rules, too arrogant. It's just pure chaotic and scary. A bit like India. Meanwhile in Europe it's organized, calm and collected. It's really like two different worlds.
I've lived here for 30 years and the driving culture has really deteriorated during that time. Speed limits have gone up; Speed enforcement and reckless driving enforcement has gone way down; even as vehicle power has gone up; and people are just generally nastier than they were. It was a clearly safer driving culture than the UK in the 1980s. It's clearly much less safe now. And it shows up in accident rates and insurance premiums, once very low indeed, now clearly higher than Western Europe. The improvement in vehicle safety registers itself in Europe as lower damage and much lower death rates; in the US, as a flatlining death rate and much higher damage rates.
in us traffic law is also rightmost. but it's not enforced. most americans are shitty drivers@@ohauss
I immediately melted into a puddle when Willa said 'welcome to germany' 😭
Yep heart is going into "Melting mod"
130 km/h is the freeway limit in most EU countries anyway, and it feels like it's a very well chosen speed. It's fuel efficient, it's reasonably safe and reasonably fast. Few days ago when I went on a trip on the highway, I did do 220 km/h for a short distance where the highway was essentially empty, but frankly I don't think it's worth it other than for fun once, to see how it is.
Ja, das denke ich auch und ich glaube die meisten Deutschen denken auch so, aber wenn es erlaubt ist, wird eben mal ausgefahren was das Auto hergibt.
@@Hyazinthenarrangement
Ich hab versucht meinen E46 auf der A8 auszufahren, bin bei knapp 255 km/h vom Gas gegangen. 180 - 200 km/h ist für mich persönlich eine angenehme Reisegeschwindigkeit (Wenn der Verkehr es her gibt), aber das war dann doch zu viel. Und der hatte noch Luft nach oben.
I tryed to push my old E46 BMW to its max., stopped at 255 km/h. 180 - 200 km/h is my favorite travel speed (as long as u can go in case of traffic) but that was to much. And the car was able to go faster.
120 km/h in Spain
100 in Netherlands
We have 3 cars and all cruise comfortably at 200kmh. But traffic and speed limit rarely allow this sustained speed. My fastest car tops out at 268kmh so 200 is like a lazy drive. Love not having to watch the speedo and enjoy the ride 😊
The thing is "driving in your comfort zone" is absolutely always the right thing to do BUT always just in the for that right lane.
According to speed the actual car plays a huge role..in your "family car" 170 km/h feels totally different = "actual feeling being on the limit" than in a car which can go way faster than that, where 170 km/h feels like driving just 100 km/h.
Agreed. 200 in a nice BMW feels more comfortable than 100 in an old hatchback.
I drive 190 in my little polo and its fine to me. I mean of course a bmw would be better but still. I was actually surprised it goes this fast 😂 then i also did 220 in a last gen touran
Loved when your dad said it could pass for Virginia or Nashville, etc. I live in Virginia, and having been to Germany many times, I had that same impression. Have a great visit with your family!
As a German it's always funny to see foreigners reactions on the Autobahn. For me it's so natural to go the speed I want to drive. At higher speeds it makes a huge difference what kind of car you're driving. In a 400hp BMW 220kph feels like nothing and in others cars 160kph is the very max you want to go. However Germany recommends you to drive 130kph and everything faster is allowed but not recommended.
Most people over here drive 120-160. Many portions of the Autobahn have road construction areas all over the place, especially the A7, you cant go really fast anyway.
On other parts of the Autobahn a general limit of 120 has been put into place, mostly near on/offramps and parking areas.
But there are still areas that have no limit, so some people do like to go 200 or 250 just because they can, in cars like Audi A6s, E-Classes 5er Beamers and so on.
If you are lucky, you even get to see a Porsche 911 GT or something like that. For about a second. Headlights at distance -> ROOOAR -> taillights at distance. :D
i had this happen when i was going 230kph, its quite strange when you think youre going fast and this flash passes you by lol
Ohh you Americans, always fun to see, hear and read of your feelings on the Autobahn. As a native German, I know its fun but also stress to concentrate at high speeds especially in traffic. Btw, my personal top speed ever was 273 kph with a rental Ferrari, only for a few seconds. With my own car, I go 180-200kph practically every day commuting, again only for a few seconds. On my recent return from vacation in Italy, we were going 170-180kph on the Autobahn for around 200km of distance. That was good but pretty rare. Maybe because most of the people tend to stay on the right lane nowadays to save fuel due to the current prices.
Thanks for reading through here and have fun and stay save! All the best wishes, machts gut, Servus und bis bald!
Mostly I prefare the middle lane, driving between 140 km/h and 180 km/h it's most relaxing.
The smart majority of people doesn't go faster than 120-130 km/h an hour anyways on the Autobahn. Because faster also means way more gas is wasted. The consumption rises exponentially because of exponential wind resistance. Your car basically starts being a brick in the wind. So it can get very expensive very fast. 😎 Driving 200 km/h is fun at times - but not economical (and often not even really faster that much overall).
Might be wishful thinking but it's actually not true. I'm driving a Mercedes for 9 years now and the difference between going 120 in Switzerland and an avg. of 180 in Germany is maybe 1,5 litres on 100km. By far the most gas you use when driving in a town at 50 or sometimes 30 by the way, which is why in every car brochure there's normaly two figures for fuel consumption, one for inner city driving and one for intercity driving (the first one is usually much higher). Reasoning behind it is you don't use fuel by driving fast, you use fuel by accelerating. So in a town where you have to stop often e.g. at traffic lights or crosswalks and have to start accelerating again, your fuel consumption is mugh higher than if you drive on the Autobahn where you rarely have to accelerate a lot to keep your current cruising speed.
@@CondorDrake Well then all the experts and also my experience is wrong and your Mercedes is right. 🤷🏻♂️ Must have some special engine and chassis that defies physics. But I guess that's why they're expensive. Congrats. 👏 What can I say other than that your a pretty lucky guy if you can manage to ride long distances on the german autobahn without having to break and "actually" always really averaging around 180 km/h. You'll still be a brick against the wind with that speed. That's just science. And overall most people don't drive Mercedes - or even if, alot of them drive slow. So the majority doesn't even drive faster than 160 kmh. They either drive in the middle or the right lane.
And every legit source I know of, supports this. Max. 140 kmh. Faster than that is just inefficient. 🤷🏻♂️
I remember topping out at 200 kph / 125 mph on a empty stretch of Autobahn but wouldn't feel comfortable at that sustained speed for too long. You've got to respect the distances, road and weather conditions plus different speeds of others so much more.
125mph 😂 we just getting warmed up
The German soldier at 7:09 asked the elder couple if they need a helping hand with their luggage. What a nice guy!
believe me .. you're WAY saver driving 150km/h on a autobahn .. than 50 in a city or 100 on a country road
the important few things: leave the left lane free if possible(there's ALWAYS some one faster than you!,) WATCH incoming traffic before you go left to overtake some one and keep your distance / drive foresighted and ofc .. respect the sings which tell you how to behave or slow down
Great tips!! Thanks!
pointed here from the other video and I have to tell, that is the way to use a highway, 100% your own judgement and no speed limit, it is trully empowering to be able to arrive in quite a short time from place to place.
I'm happy you guys like Germany. Feel warmly welcomed in your new home. :)
As German I like the smooth driving on US Highways you can overtake where you want, thats also a nice...
I like it.
That is awesome, as a native Utahn, living in ND now. Germany is where i would love to retire.
It’s amazing here. I assume you’ve been to Germany?
@@OurStorytoTell I have never been unfortunately, but I am half German, learning German. It has been my dream for a while to move there.
For fuel efficiency I drive 130-150 usually. If I feel I'm in a hurry I will drive about 160 km/h. Any faster than that usually does not make you arrive faster. You'll just be spending your fuel on speeding up and slowing down due to other cars.
I feel like 130km/h is perferctly comfortable on the Autobahn, expecially when I am driving for several hours. No need to exhaust my mind and take risks by going much faster and getting tired. Really depends on the car though. Some cars are just so calm and comfortable, you go 150 without feeling rushed. Others just want to stay at 110 and thats totally fine.
I had a few times on the Autobahn going over 200 and I think its crazy to do so. Kinda nice, when you are in a rush and there is no traffic, and yes its fun, but nothing necessary to have/be allowed to. Like you said, it is not worth the risk. The drivers are very aware of their surroundings here, but it only takes a small miscalculation of someone far ahead and within seconds you are right in the trunk of their car.
I agree it is much better than the first Autobahn video. You guys seem like a very nice family, so first congrats!
Also, I would like to give you a video idea since my comment on the other video wasn't the nicest.
I think I have an idea for The Third Autobahn video:
Ask a friend who owns a relatively new German saloon car, the bigger the better, to give you a ride and compare the sensation of speed to the one in your car.
You guys drive a Subaru Outback right? 2011-ish, I guess 2.0L gasoline boxer engine? It is an amazing, very useful family car and I love the Subaru AWD. But it is really not made for the Autobahn. Its engine is loud, it sits very high on the road which creates a lot of body roll and destroys its drag coefficient, and on top of that its AWD burns a lot of fuel.
Once you drive in a German saloon you will see why Germans build their cars like they do. Long wheelbase, sits low, quite a stiff chassis, possibly RWD and a lot of soundproofing.
You will feel safe and cosy and you can whisper to each other...
I would really love to see you guys experience it, you seem to have a lot of fun doing these Autobahn movies. Plus, these movies are ranked your best so it might help your channel grow.
To be really honest I only found your first video because I clicked on my doomscrooling tab from yesterday where I searched for Autobahn crashes... Anyway all the best to your channel but even more to your family!
P.S.: If you are into fuel-saving and environmental causes, you might be better off with a different car. I averaged 5,9l/100km (40MPG) on a 1250 km trip from SLO-NL and my average speed was a ridiculous 117km/h and I only have an old 2.0L turbo-diesel manual BMW 3 series Avant from 2008.
Thanks so much for your comment! We are glad you found there other video and enjoyed it more! You have a lot of great ideas that we have never thought about. We will definitely look into them. Best of luck to you too! Thanks for stopping by online! ☺️
Yes..the autobahn...is amazing fast road
...nice happy family ...jet lag...hits you hard...Germany beautiful big country...huge buildings...
The crux of the German autobahns is that you don't take any risks and do everything you can to avoid danger. The law requires that you drive in a way that is adapted to the situation at all times. This means that you can drive as fast as you want on the Autobahn, provided there are no limits - but at most so fast that the situation is not dangerous. A special traffic situation at 80 km/h can be more dangerous than one at 200 km/h. It depends on!
It is nice to have your family visiting you, enjoy these preciouse moments with them, and looking forward to seeing more videos
Hope you have a good visit parents time. May weather be with you. ;)
I am driving, when its unlimited 'yes there is this beautiful zone' about 200-250 with my Golf Gti - but only if the streets are comfy. Kinda feels normal to drive fast for us Germans but only cause the left-drive-rule is mostly so clear for us we can do this. I know through experience this isnt working for any other country.
But I understand why everyone else tries 'THE autobahn', even if the Autobahn is just our freeway.
6:03 people are going fast (look at the white flash in the background )
He talks like my dad and the dads of my friends back then.....all about fuel efficiency and being sensible. Me on the other hand, If I drive alone.....I'm all in for the fun and especially on longer trips, you do save a LOT of time.
Remember when driving the Autobahn: No matter how fast you go someone will approach you from behind even faster
Going fast is one think - getting use to the breaking distances is another especially when the momentum changes, i.e. you have more bodies inside the car than you normally do and still trying to break your comfortable barriers. BTW - it is absolutely vital to check your tire pressure regularly - it should be based on the weight you carry, type of tires and has to be even ! Of course you perhaps know that - telling you from an experience who lost some friends on the Autobahn - though they were really super drivers nearly all of their lives. Just trying to help ! Oh yes - aqua plan is common under certain conditions...trying to help..
2:32 a nice music *_pick up_* it fits to the twilight scenery and the rain 😀
time to show them some german cooking skills then ish :D would love that you show them all that litle things that are different here
Welcome to Germany!!! Yes in parts it also reminds me of Germany. We are living in Virginia right now. Enjoy your stay in Europe.
Thank you! 😊
Living in the Netherlands, it is awesome to drive fast in our neighbor country, but the quality of the roads are far better in the Netherlands.
First time driving 215kmH (maximum of my car), wich is 133Mph, my hands were a bit wet from sweating.
But now, its pretty normal
In Austria, the speed limit is 130km/h (so when there's little traffic and it's dry and safe and everything you can do 140 no problem) and I honestly think that is the perfect speed. Especially now, driving faster is kinda pointless and takes up a lot more gas which is ... not ideal given the current prices.
We like 130km/h as well! And you’re right.. the gas prices are 😳
times must be changing, i dealt with germans and they were of the opinion that if someone worked for his amg mercedes and he paid for his own fuel, he should be the one who decides how quickly it was burnt, and i agreed still do. the times are changing.
@@tommillar2821 yes that's my view too but we have very vocal activists who try to impose a general speedlimit.
Seems like halve of the speed limits on the austrian highways are limited to 100 because of those useless IGL rules that make it almost impossible to pass trucks. Wish they finally got rid of that but it probably won't happen with the greens. It'll probably get worse.
I'm usually driving around 130 km/h (preferably on cruise) when going on holiday and driving through Germany. But I will always take a few minutes to go faster. It's also good for a car to do that sometimes (too often is not necessary though). I've been doing around 225 km/h one time... that was huge fun.
From 130 to 225 K - think that is fun: let me say, you need super duper car that doesn't shake or even reach that speed without struggle - secondly your concentration level and situational awareness has to be super good, another point your steering wheel and handling stiffens up. And you can't keep up for long in general.. its no fun man ... it is just ego boosting knowing you can't afford to make a tiny mistake. Good luck with driving though.
@@eyewaves... drove that speed with an Audi A6.. That car did not shake at all at that speed, but I agree that you need a good concentration level. I would never do those speeds when it’s not possible though. There was not a lot of traffic at that time.. Besides when I reached that speed I almost directly went down to about 160. In my opinion it was fun and not ego boosting.. but what would you know.. you weren’t there..
The Autobahn. You can drive as fast as you want for 100 meters! (Traffic)
Most parts of the German Autobahn have a speed limit, heavy traffic or construction sites.
Okay.. that‘s really fun..
As a German cardriver i think 150-170 km/h are fast😅
Have a memorable time together!!!! Did you have 'need for speed'? Hahaha. Reminds me of my 220 Km drive to Stuttgart!!
I have driven on the autobahn a few years ago. It was a nice experience to see people other people aware of their surroundings. Also people actually using the left lane for passing only.
I think I did not go over 180 kph, because the conditions were a bit wet and I was driving a car that was not mine.
"I feel the need ... the need ... for speed."
(Lt. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell)
Wait there is still snow in the south?
You know places in the US that allow up to 85mph. And here we are in Germany on the Autobahn where it is "suggested" to drive 80 mph.
nuremberg truly is a gorgeous city (if you stay away from the freight terminal which is just railroads over railroads..
The city is called Nürnberg. Or should a German call Los Angeles "Die Engel"?
@@Felix-fy7ki its the official english name for Nürnberg .. the official german name for Los Angeles is .... right .. Los Angeles .. if you try to smartass then do it with things that are actually wrong / correctable and your claim needs to be correct not made up bs
85 mph = 140 km/h is the only exact conversion I know, bcs of the "Back to the future" movies. The DeLorean had to go to 85 mph to timejump and in german dub it was always 140 km/h ^^
It was actually 88 mph.
As most Germans I like to do 90 kmh in my 400HP BMW M3 on the 3 line autobahn with no speed limit
I don't know if you guys have ever been skiing there but if you have any recommendations please let me know. I am looking at going to Germany this winter.
Hi Tia! No, we haven't been skiing here yet, but we did go (more like attempted to go) sledding in the Italian part of the Alps. I can't really give you a good recommendation of where to go since we haven't really been. All we know is that there are many options! If you're open to it, we have heard that Austria has some nice ski resorts worth looking into :)
Willa is so cute!
The left lane is for passing vehicles!
Enyoi your time with your familie
Willa ist a golden girl. Cogratulations!
It's been a while since I had my driver's license exam. How fast are you allowed to go in a comfort zone?
The little girl is off the charts ..cute..
Ill give our American viewers an idea about the Autobahn as many dont mention much. Normal max speed on the autobahn is 120KM to 130KM (75-80 MPH) but there are sections where 120 or 130 are crossed out, and these are the areas that you can just fly from 150KM to 200KM (93 -125MPH) on the left lane. For slower drivers..please stick to the right side and can never drive faster than the middle or fast lane. I love the German AutoBahn..it makes so much sense unlike the US top of about 65MPH (104KM).
ohhhh myyy gooood...willa is so amazing and cute and intelligent
Thanks! We agree!
200 km/h on the straight is easy, come and make them cornering, in the motorways of Liguria, North West Italy. Ok, now with tutors it's almost impossible, but when I was younger and irresponsible, I used to do it. But, frankly, never with a child in the car.
You know you are too (much too) slow, when two big lamps from a 40ton vehicle are on your backseat.. 😎
7:10 - a Bundeswehr soldier arrived back home ;)
you have to see it from the German side, i drove in the USA on the highway.....i was surrounded by idiots all the time, no concept to have any idea how a mirror works or shoulder check....or drive with foresight....
At least you guys have tested your nerve
I'm so used to my husband driving at 200 km/h or more that I didn't even know that was supposed to be too fast for others.
Sweetest family 👪 ❤️
Thats why i want 130km on the Autobahn. Speeding like that for fun sucks. The worst accidents happen with high speed and tourist have no expierence how to drive with such speed.
Hardly one moment of "Freude am Fahren". I would be just deaf with that lady.
177 kmh ist Reisegeschwindigkeit...... schnelles fahren fängt bei 230kmh an. Ich schaue eure Videos gerne an und finde es lustig wenn ihr neue Sachen esst und probiert :-). Wenn ihr in Frankfurt seid, dann müsst ihr Handkäse mit Musik und Apfelwein (Äppler) trinken.
I usually don't drive fast on the Autobahn, if I ever have to drive. You were completely right in saying drive as fast as you feel comfortable with. I hope your parents have a great time and won't be deterred by the ...great German weather in April ^^"
Meanwhile in The Netherlands we went from 130km/h to 100km/h speedlimit because emissions have to go down...
In Germany, unfortunately, a sign is missing. When my brother drives, he sometimes likes to drive 230 km/h (140 mph). Unfortunately, then out of nowhere comes a sign with 120 km/h and you have to brake extremely, because 500m to 1 km further (10 s - 20 s drive) can come a speed camera, which wants to press a nasty fine in your face. It would be nice if there was a "Attention, in 1km ends the speed limit free zone" sign, so that you can adjust as a speeder and reduce the speed before. This heavy braking is unfortunately one of the most common accidents on highways. If the person in front of you suddenly slows down from 230km/h to 120 km/h within a few seconds, you have to do the same. If you react too late or if your brakes are not as good, it can lead to a collision.
Roads in California are o the Third World Countries level , bumpy , cracked , pot holes riveted , far, far cry from Europe ,
Greetings from Walnut Creek ,Ca.
110-120 km/h is for most car sweet spot for efficiency or 2500 rpm.
At 300kph your doing a mile every 20 seconds, you need good eyesight and forward anticipation, plus you need to really maintain your tyres and brakes, high speed tyres at the correct pressure.. you soon find that what you think are straight roads aren't.
Why aren't you able to brake randomly? I can hit the brakes at any (!) time and that is good and sometimes necessary! I have a manual and auto currently.
The Fun beginns at 220 kmh 😅
The Autobahn DOES have a speed limit. Only some sections don't have any.
Are you guys living in Germany permanently? Or is it a limited thing?
We are on a work contract so we will be here for 2-4 more years! 😊
Germany is very strong country in the world yeah love from mumbai.
was that the Munich Airport? I dont remember it looking like that
Yes it was the Munich airport!
There is no rule that have to go fast! I have never gone 175 km/h. I think my fastest was once 160 - hill down, and no vehicles in sight (it was on a christmas day with barely traffic on the Autobahn, and I was surprised myself, because it didn't feel that fast). On a regular day I am probably never faster than 130 km/h. Also there are not many places where there are no speed limits, mostly the speed limit is at 130 km/h. Very often even lower. So the notion of most Americans that the Autobahn typically has no speed limit is very wrong. There are more speed limits than not.
I am usually going from the south to the northwest and there are like a million construction sites where you can't go faster than 60 or70 and sometimes only 40 or 30. So my medium speed is even lower if factor that in, and usually there is more than one traffic jam or when you come to a full stop. Basically driving safely and fuel efficient is really my target and nothing else. Just because you can doesn't mean you have to. There are enough idiots on the Autobahn and there are also enough accidents, I don't think I want to be part of that statistic. - By the way you call it kph (kilometer per hour, in Germany we say km/h - same thing, just "german" 😉)
Welcome to Germany for your parents/in-laws. Enjoy the time.
70% of the Autobahn have no speed limit
@@braincytox7314 are you sure of that?
Then I must be going on the wrong parts of the Autobahn :-) On my route there are very few parts without a limit.
130 is just normal speed. I rarely drive faster than 160 when i have my family with me and we are on the way to vacations. With my motorcycle on the other hand…😜
wie wäre es mit anschnallen? 🤔
You should adjust your head rest ever so slightly. Middle of the pad should align with the base of the skull. Whiplash is a killer.
Other than that… have fun 😁
Nuremberg is one of the most beautiful cities in the south of Germany.
I don’t know how old your Dad is but he is the coolest looking guy. In relation to his age. And it doesn’t matter how good your own driving skills are, there at least one idiot outside everyday trying to kill you. Enjoy your family meeting, children love there grandparents
Herzlich willkommen in Deutschland :D
Danke!! 😊
I can’t understand how you really believe that 175 km/h are fast haha
My German brain works different
i drive 140mph at least once a week here in germany. You need the right car of course. German Autobahn is not abour driving as fast as you want, its about drive as fast as you can ;)
Agreed!
That 3.6 Subaru :D
Haha that’s true!
My max was 210 km/h and honestly at this speed the car behaves differently. You need a good grip on what you are doing. Mostly I drive 100+ km/h for fuel efficiency, the environment and a less stressful experience
In our area max speed is 110km
Yes, German Autobahn is fun. Especially if you, as an inexperienced person with the whole family in the car, crash into the guardrail at over 160 because you don't expect the behavior of the other drivers. Cool..... At least leave the mother at home with the child and try it alone... Guys, what do you think? (If you even think)
1:40 wait 😂 "our comfort zone has changed" and yall drive 130 ??? 😂 thats as fast as the limited sections of the autobahn. Fast starts at 160
9:00 6 dayz in bhörrlynn 2 secs in zvFänhäuzen -:-?
Mother, ....Frank, Frank....... How much is 180 (kmh)? Frank, 112 (mph). Mother,.... slow down! So, I slowed down and waited for Mom to nap, then sped back up.
Jeez! This is funny, given how much the US claims to be the land of the Free. My over 70 Mom easily accelerates to 120-135, if I do not keep up with her heavy foot... And this is in Finland, where we get fines based on our income, and her pension is really on the top...
US American auto industry = we want to sell big, expensive cars (SUV). German auto industry = we want to sell fast cars, expensive cars, (no speed limit on the highway)
I wonder if you're experiencing the same jetlag when you go to the US? 🤔
I've read somewhere that it's more pronounced only in one direction - but I forgot which one. 😂
It‘s worse when you go east coming back from the States because you need to advance your internal clock which is far more difficult than delaying it.
I never have issues going to the US ( westbound) but flying back to Germany (eastbound), I need a few days. Same with my children from 6 months to now 17 years old.
Going west means you just have a very long day which is no problem for most people. Daylight and being able to sleep in according to your internal clock helps a lot.
Going east is the complete opposite. Daylight feels way off, you have to go to bed early and rise really early. It takes much longer to adjust.
When I fly to the U.S. I'm usually tired from the flight, the waiting for the follow up flights in London and Atlanta or Dallas aso and when I fly back home I'm knocked out by the jetlag :)