[Rock36]

Originally Posted by firedrop

http://www.0-60mag.com/blog/2011/11/...d-limits-rant/

interesting read.. many studies have shown that there are fewer car crashes on the autobahn where motorists frequently go 150+mph.

speed limits create unnecessary traffic and congestion.

Define "frequently go 150+ mph". I'd say a good 90%+ people stay under 90 mph on the autobahn. I would know, I drive on them every single day.

Also German drivers, by and large, are better at lane disciple on the Autobahn than I suspect most Americans would be.. i.e. no passing on the right, fast lane is only for passing, people move over deliberately for faster traffic.

The autobahns are also meticulously maintained. I'd dread driving without speed limits on HWY 99 in my home state of California.

Oh and most autobahns in urban and suburban areas do have speed limits.