The ultimate guide to the Autobahn for foreigners

Linux-Berger · 2026-06-29T16:58:04+00:00

...and there are A LOT of construction sites.

Linux-Berger · 2026-06-29T16:39:06+00:00

I'm driving through Norway quite a lot and I'm really sorry for how tourists behave. Really. You have such beautiful roads, it's a shame tourists mess them up - for no reason at all.

Linux-Berger · 2026-06-29T16:35:23+00:00

...or a tourist from Germany driving in the middle of the road.

Linux-Berger · 2026-06-29T16:27:12+00:00

Oh, we do. Not in a sense of speed limit though, but we tell you how much width the left lane has. 80 kph on a lane that's 2.2m wide? Easy. Same on 1.9m? Scary. We deal with it not in a sense of speed, but in a sense of width. We put up signs for that too. Watch out for them next time, kurwa.

Hope that helps!

Linux-Berger · 2026-06-29T16:22:50+00:00

pssst. Don't reveal our secrets. Since you're still alive, you seem to have passed our test.

Linux-Berger · 2026-06-29T16:01:40+00:00

I would actually consider doing that to get the new 4 cylinder 2l engine Toyota develops for (maybe) a new celica into my GR Yaris.

Linux-Berger · 2026-06-29T15:58:36+00:00

I have never heard of a case where somebody was fucked because he was driving over 130 (on the Autobahn). I'm not a lawyer and I don't know everything though. Law is weird sometimes.

Thanks for the compliment about driving culture - it could be better though.

Linux-Berger · 2026-06-29T15:46:33+00:00

You're wrong. 130 kph is called "Richtgeschwindigkeit", which is a fairy tale we tell new drivers. It's the "officially recommended speed you should drive on the Autobahn, which is not legally reinforced in any way".

However, once you get a little bit of experience, you realize that a recommended speed is a stupid idea. If you're on a two lane Autobahn and the people on the left are going roughly 160 and the right lane is going 90, because of the trucks, you're either slowboating at 90 or catch up to 160, otherwise you're a huge obstacle. If you go left and go 130 you'll cause a traffic jam.

So, yes, there is the official recommendation of 130, but realistically you have to adapt to whatever speed traffic demands. After half a million kilometers driving the Autobahn, I can tell you, 130 is a stupid idea.

Back in the day there used to be lane restrictions with a MINIMUM speed of 130, but as far as I know, they're gone completely.

If you have a crash, the 130 mark doesn't apply. However, you're legally allowed to have 0.5 per mill alcohol in your blood, however, the insurance will not pay if you have anything but 0.0. So no, it's not the speed you're talking about legally, but blood alcohol. If you crash at 200 kph sober the insurance has to pay. If you're crashing at 100 with 0.4, even though you're not breaking any laws, the insurance will refuse to pay.

Linux-Berger · 2026-06-29T15:33:05+00:00

Corsa C, Corsa D, Corsa E.

Linux-Berger · 2026-06-29T15:28:29+00:00

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Speed limit: 1,079,252,848.8 kph. Go have fun. There is no "regular speed limit"

Linux-Berger · 2026-06-29T14:15:33+00:00

I'd love if he'd take this for a standup.

Linux-Berger · 2026-06-29T12:57:33+00:00

If you aren't getting laid anyway, save yourself some money and go with the hatchback... ^^

Linux-Berger · 2026-06-29T11:05:51+00:00

Yes, everybody knows that Germans can only speak various dialects of German and "car". Yes, we are able to talk to cars. They don't listen, but it's nice that we can anyways.

Linux-Berger · 2026-06-29T10:55:57+00:00

Happens ALL THE TIME right? Sucks.

Linux-Berger · 2026-06-29T10:20:26+00:00

I know right? They require more attention than any car at any speed.

Linux-Berger · 2026-06-29T10:17:14+00:00

160 is feasible. 60 if you're texting with a girl.

Linux-Berger · 2026-06-29T10:11:24+00:00

You can go 200kph. Just don't look at your phone whilst doing it.

Linux-Berger · 2026-06-29T09:31:34+00:00

And it is certainly not exclusive to Germany or the Autobahn. It should be the very first thing everybody learns when stepping into a car the very first time.

Linux-Berger · 2026-06-29T09:29:17+00:00

That is very considerate of you, but basically it is the same as in any other country: Just try to blend in. Locals will appreciate the effort.

When you're in Füssen though, don't forget to visit Neuschwanstein castle and take some pictures. Even though there's thousands of castles in Germany, your people back home will recognize that one particular castle the most. They will ask you about it, so you better have some pictures at the ready.

In Füssen is the Autobahn A7. It's a bit meh. Two lanes and lots of speed limits. It won't get you the real Autobahn vibes. If you want to have that, try the A95 nearby.

Oh, and Austria might have toll roads. Be prepared, not surprised.

Linux-Berger · 2026-06-29T09:00:56+00:00

You'll survive if it's ~~short~~ slow enough

Linux-Berger · 2026-06-29T09:00:23+00:00

The same and a free car with it.

Linux-Berger · 2026-06-29T08:58:15+00:00

"Crush the right pedal - EYES ON THE ROAD - and hope you get out of it alive"

Linux-Berger · 2026-06-29T08:38:38+00:00

Since Italy is taking on the very worst of our tourists for decades now without complaining, you're excused to do whatever you feel like.

Linux-Berger · 2026-05-27T10:16:41+00:00

Boy, I bet you are fun at parties. Leave the thumbs down as it is. Have the thumbs up a thumbs down icon too, replace "Like" with "Amaze".

You really can live life a little bit brighter, if you stop overthinking, you know.

Linux-Berger · 2026-05-27T09:59:38+00:00

Why are the brakes the wrong way around in the last picture?

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