I wouldn’t say its on the lower end. We have the rightmost lane which is almost entirely occupied by trucks which are not allowed to drive faster than 90km/h. On roads with more than 2 lanes the left most is used for anything between 130-200 I’d say. If you are using that lane and see someone faster coming up behind you you get out of the way. If that’s not possible, well they’ll just have to brake won’t they.
The highways are mostly straight as well in germany so curves aren’t really an issue
If you are using that lane and see someone faster coming up behind you you get out of the way
This is the crux of it, and what is so fucking annoying driving in Washington State, USA. We have the worst drivers in the country here, and people will be cruising along at 15mph under the speed limit in the left lane, keeping pace with the driver in the right lane, completely oblivious to everything going on around them. To make matters worse, they hit their brakes at every sweeping curve, curves designed so that drivers don’t have to slow down. It’s infuriating.
I’m convinced the left lane has become the cell phone lane. Camp out going 10 under what others want to do so you can use your phone and not have to worry about lane changes and merges as much.
Out of curiosity, have you had the issue of drivers using their phones on those roads? It’s a pretty big issue in the US at pretty much any speed, wonder if it affects y’all?
Most people I see are sensible though unfortunately I have a friend who will (briefly) use his phone even while driving about 180km/h. He’s also the only cop I personally know…
I wouldn’t say its on the lower end. We have the rightmost lane which is almost entirely occupied by trucks which are not allowed to drive faster than 90km/h. On roads with more than 2 lanes the left most is used for anything between 130-200 I’d say. If you are using that lane and see someone faster coming up behind you you get out of the way. If that’s not possible, well they’ll just have to brake won’t they.
The highways are mostly straight as well in germany so curves aren’t really an issue
This is the crux of it, and what is so fucking annoying driving in Washington State, USA. We have the worst drivers in the country here, and people will be cruising along at 15mph under the speed limit in the left lane, keeping pace with the driver in the right lane, completely oblivious to everything going on around them. To make matters worse, they hit their brakes at every sweeping curve, curves designed so that drivers don’t have to slow down. It’s infuriating.
Come to Florida.
I’m convinced the left lane has become the cell phone lane. Camp out going 10 under what others want to do so you can use your phone and not have to worry about lane changes and merges as much.
Out of curiosity, have you had the issue of drivers using their phones on those roads? It’s a pretty big issue in the US at pretty much any speed, wonder if it affects y’all?
Most people I see are sensible though unfortunately I have a friend who will (briefly) use his phone even while driving about 180km/h. He’s also the only cop I personally know…
I love Germany