A traveler from North America took to the famous Autobahn and decided to show off his car. He reached his maximum speed of 250 km/h and already considered himself a leader.
Not even a minute had passed before the headlights flashed in the rearview mirror: the man saw a German pensioner impatiently demanding that he step aside.
Auto racing in some Western European countries seems to be not limited to famous tracks. People love to drive fast here, and Germany is a country that takes driving very seriously.
This is understandable when you consider that a German driving license costs over $2,000 after a minimum of 25-45 hours of professional training plus 12 hours of theory.
So drivers on the Autobahn are guaranteed to be experienced professionals. The highway system, more than 13,000 kilometers long, simply has no upper speed limit, but slow drivers can be fined.
The highest speed on the autobahn was recorded in 1938, when Rudolf Caracciola reached 435.5 km/h in a Mercedes-Benz W125. The fact that the headlights flashed at the tourist at 250 km/h is not at all surprising. Many Germans keep their cruising speed at 280-290 km/h:
However, this situation may change. About 60% of Germans support the introduction of speed limits on the Autobahn. The main reasons are safety and environmental concerns, as imposing restrictions could reduce fuel consumption by 2 million tons per year.
