How fast do ordinary people drive on German highways?
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German highways generally have a speed limit of 100 kilometers per hour for ordinary drivers. The composition and development history of German highways are as follows: Composition of German highways: The German road system consists of federal highways, state roads, county/city roads, and township roads, with a total road length of approximately 650,000 kilometers. Roads cover about 4.8% of the country's land area, with about 1.8% being highways. The total length of highways exceeds 11,000 kilometers. Development history of German highways: Germany was the first country in the world to build highways. In 1932, it constructed the world's first highway from Bonn to Cologne. Currently, Germany has the fourth-longest highway network in the world, following China, the United States, and Canada.
On German highways, I often notice most drivers maintain speeds between 130 to 150 km/h, which actually represents a well-balanced choice—ensuring both safety and efficient time management. During adverse weather conditions like rain or fog, drivers voluntarily reduce speed below 110 km/h. Truck drivers are the most disciplined, strictly adhering to the 80 km/h speed limit. Surprisingly, even on stretches without speed limit signs, few drivers exceed 180 km/h, considering the drastic drop in fuel efficiency makes high speeds economically painful. Maintaining proper following distance is crucial, with most observing the two-second rule, allowing adequate reaction time if the vehicle ahead suddenly brakes.
