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Germany Driving Tips

Germany was the first country in the world to develop a national system of superhighways and for many years its Autobahn system was a model for other nations. Today Germany has nearly 6000mi to 9660 km of Autobhans and an extremely well developed network of lesser highways. Germany is about 500mi to 805 km long from north to south and 400 mi to 644 km wide in its longest dimensions.

The minimum age limit for driving is 17 years and international license is not required for driving in Germany a valid license from your country of origin will suffice. Speed limit in the city is 31mph to 50kph, on open roads it is 62mph to 100kph and for highways it sis 81mph to 130kph but most autobhans have no speed limits. Numbers are painted on lanes to indicate speed limits and fines are very common for speeding in Germany and there are often hidden police cameras on the motorways.Traffic in Germany travels on the right hand side and street cars do not have the right of way, they should be passed on the right on a two way street and on the either side on a one way street. The far left lane on the autobhan should be avoided as speeds can easily exceed 100mph to 161kph. Parking is allowed on the right side of the road except on one way streets where both sides are vaild.

Petrol is quite expensive in Germany and prices can vary according to the time of year and location on the garage. It is compulsory to wear seat belt for front and rear seat passengers and it is illegal for children under 12 years of age to sit in the front seat. Alcohol consumption while driving is illegal and it is illegal to operate a vechile if the blood level is 0.5 per mill or higher, the law imposes a maximum penalty of DM 3000 fine and the withdrawal of the drivers license for specified period of time. Driving licence, insurance papers and registration papers with proof of ownership is required to carry with you at all times.