What is the Autobahn?
Q: What is the Autobahn?
A: The Autobahn is the controlled-access highway system in Germany.
Q: What makes the Autobahn famous?
A: The Autobahn is famous because in many parts of the roads, there are no speed limits and drivers can drive as fast as they want to.
Q: How many lanes does an Autobahn have in each direction?
A: An Autobahn has at least two lanes in each direction, with a barrier between the directions.
Q: What is the recommended speed limit on the Autobahn?
A: The recommended speed limit on the Autobahn is 130 km/h.
Q: Are drivers allowed to drive faster than 130 km/h on the Autobahn?
A: Drivers are allowed to drive faster than 130 km/h on the Autobahn as long as the track conditions allow.
Q: How many deaths occur on sections of the Autobahn without speed limits compared to those with a limit?
A: On average, there are 25% more deaths on sections of the Autobahn without speed limits compared to those with a limit.
Q: Is driving on the Autobahn free for all vehicles?
A: Driving on the Autobahn is free for cars, but trucks (12.5 tons and above) have to pay a toll of about €0.12 per kilometre.