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Originally Posted by pgc hunter
Anything on the German Autobahn.
Driving in Melbourne is a heart attack waiting to happen.
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Actually the German Autobahn is just as nerve wracking. I've wasted
way too much time on it. The main problem on unrestricted sections is the difference in speed between vehicles, which is stupidly high and can occur anytime, without warning, even if no-one breaks the law. Sure, travelling at 200-250 kph puts a smile on many people's faces (not sure why), but boy does that smile turn into sheer terror when a truck pulls out in front of them doing its allowed maximum speed of 80. Truckies (or anyone else) are not expected, or required, to judge your speed correctly if you are going faster than 130. Not to mention the tedious accelerate-brake-accelerate-brake thing you do 90% of the time, deperate to enjoy the freedom
of having no speed limit but finding it impossible to get ahead
because you are not alone on the road. False economy at its worst.
For fast surface travel, I much prefer trains over there. No stupid staring in one direction for hours, plus at 250 kph, you can still have a relaxed conversation with your travel companion over a cup of coffee, or dinner in the dining car for that matter
