and is it true it has no speed limit...where is it??????
2007-01-24 10:36:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
I live in U.S. and i spelled AUTOBAHN wrong
2007-01-24 10:49:48 · update #1
It is a German high speed highway that at one time had no speed limit. Now due to congestion there are sections with limits.
Autobahn (pronounced [ˈaʊtoːbaːn] in IPA; German pronunciation (help·info)) is the German word for a major high-speed road restricted to motor vehicles and having full control of access, similar to a motorway or freeway in English-speaking countries.
In most countries, it usually refers to the German autobahn specifically. German autobahns have no general speed limit (though about 20% of the total length is subject to local and/or conditional limits), but the "recommended speed" is 130 km/h (80 mph). Austrian and Swiss autobahns have general speed limits of 130 km/h and 120 km/h (75 mph), respectively. In German, the word is pronounced as described above, and its plural is Autobahnen; in English, however, the segment "auto" is typically pronounced as in other English words such as "automobile". The official name of the autobahn in Germany is Bundesautobahn (BAB) (federal motorway).
2007-01-24 10:39:44 · answer #1 · answered by mark t 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Autobahn is a highway in europe mainly Germany. Yes it does have a speed limit under certain road conditions.
2007-01-24 18:42:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
spelled autobahn.. I lived in germany for many years and that thing is a work of art, there are no speed limits in many areas of it.. in the places that speed limits are posted.. they enforce it ...some areas of it have up to 6 lanes. but some areas have only 3 lanes.. the autobahn we drove on was in germany.autobahn 66 was the fastest place Ive ever seen.. taxi drivers drive well over 120 mph..very cool.. all vehicles must be inspected often too..
2007-01-24 18:42:04 · answer #3 · answered by road runner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A super highway in Germany built by Mr. Hitler. WW2 slowed it progress but it was eventually finished. It is a cars only road meaning no heavy traffic. Its is true there is no speed limit however there is a reccomended speed of 80mph (130kmh) There are also other autobahns in other European countries (Austria, Switzerland)
2007-01-24 18:43:42 · answer #4 · answered by comtnman2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its kindda like a californa freeway with no speed limits in certain areas only (the whole thing is not with out speed limits... It was initially designed during Nazi germany era.. but the fallicy of it has no speed limits at all is in error.. it has speed limits in certain areas around metro areas.. Others it does not have any speed limits at all... But unlike CA freeways.. you have to keep to the right unless passing... thats a major diff..
2007-01-24 19:02:03 · answer #5 · answered by darchangel_3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Autobahn is the pinnacle of the German driving experience, perhaps the ultimate in driving altogether.
2007-01-24 18:41:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup,your right...no speed limit.You can drive like a retard all you want.Its in Germany.Where are you from?Some states in america have unlimited daytime speed too!Thats a pretty good little nuggy of info for ya!
2007-01-24 18:43:16 · answer #7 · answered by j55cyr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe Mark T. is on the money with his answer. If I'm not mistaken, I believe that the Autobohn was Adolf Hitler's brainchild.
2007-01-24 18:42:43 · answer #8 · answered by Larry J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a highway in Germany.. and yes there is no limit
2007-01-24 18:40:27 · answer #9 · answered by Jem 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋