I’ve been on the autobahn, though as a passenger, not a driver, and many, many moons ago.
Different kettle of fish. Straighter roadways, kept in better shape, folks less inclined to break traffic laws.
Hubby was back there a few years ago. He said some areas have speed limits now.
But our interstates were never designed for the speeds, traffic volumes, and vehicles we have now. And that is a big problem.
far fewer yahoos on the autobahn, harder to get a license in the Bundesrepublik.
far less sloppy driving as I remember from the early 70s (except for American GIs)..
It has been a few years since I have been to Germany. When I was there the Autobahn had variable speed limits near Stuttgart. If the highway is clear you can stomp on the gas pedal if you so desire..
The interstates were designed for 70 miles per hour. Are was it 75?
I drove on the autobahns in the 60’s in my VW beatle. 65 mph about my average while Benzes,BMW’s etc passed me like I .was standing still. No horns when passing either just flashing your lights. Very few accidents but when there were they were dooseys.