Driving hints in Germany??

spyder · 13th December 2015, 16:52

Off to Germany for a fortnight.

Although I have driven there before , 20 years ago, any hints about making sure I keep right and turn into the correct lane.

What about a round-about? Do the same rules apply ? (obviously ant-clockwise)

It will be a left-hand drive car.

Craig.

Sonic ZS · 13th December 2015, 17:02

Stick a bit of coloured insulating tape inside your windscreen on the off-side at eye level (next to the pillar).

If you ever have a momentary lapse of 'Which side should I be on ?' the tape will remind you.

Good luck with the trip, we use to do France & Spain and made it down to Gibraltar once (in my old 825D

), always enjoyed it

Opps ! Just noticed it's a LHD, the above may not work quite so well

trikey · 13th December 2015, 17:03

Drive like you mean it!! The Germans do

spyder · 13th December 2015, 17:07

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Originally Posted by trikey

Drive like you mean it!! The Germans do

That I can do, quite well actually.

Astraeus · 13th December 2015, 17:22

Ve have vays of making you.....

Fusilier · 13th December 2015, 17:24

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Originally Posted by spyder

Off to Germany for a fortnight.

Although I have driven there before , 20 years ago, any hints about making sure I keep right and turn into the correct lane.

What about a round-about? Do the same rules apply ? (obviously ant-clockwise)

It will be a left-hand drive car.

Craig.

Roundabout are very rare in Germany, and stick to the speed limits in the towns, and also make sure that you carry money, because if you do get caught speeding, even 5 kms over, then you will get on the spot fines

Stu

barney bear · 13th December 2015, 17:36

Last time I was in Germany we were fined for not having a pass for the autobahn, even though we had been told to get it from the next services

spyder · 13th December 2015, 19:25

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Originally Posted by barney bear

Last time I was in Germany we were fined for not having a pass for the autobahn, even though we had been told to get it from the next services

Are the autobahns only specific motorways-sections of-or all of them ?

Robson Rover Repair · 13th December 2015, 20:10

I've driven several times throughout Germany. Ask away, my most happy visit was in my 75nrwther than a hire car lol

bl52krz · 13th December 2015, 21:17

Been driving to Germany for 30 years. never had any problems with anything. ( big head). I always used to say to myself ' if my ass is in the gutter, I'm on the right side'. But you are going in a left lugger, so all I can really say is keep your right hand wheel in the gutter.[ Islands) there are not many, and always keep your eyes on the signposts. Use a sat nav if you have one, it takes the stress out of looking for signs. Be careful when turning left, don't forget the cars will be coming from your Right not the left. And most of all take your time and don't panic. Autobahn is the name given to Motorways only.[/U][/U][/U]

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bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,387 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Been driving to Germany for 30 years. never had any problems with anything. ( big head). I always used to say to myself ' if my ass is in the gutter, I'm on the right side'. But you are going in a left lugger, so all I can really say is keep your right hand wheel in the gutter.[ Islands) there are not many, and always keep your eyes on the signposts. Use a sat nav if you have one, it takes the stress out of looking for signs. Be careful when turning left, don't forget the cars will be coming from your Right not the left. And most of all take your time and don't panic. Autobahn is the name given to Motorways only.[/U][/U][/U] __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham. Last edited by bl52krz; 13th December 2015 at 21:24.. Reason: extra info added