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Old 08-03-2010, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Peter Ward View Post
Autobahns carry around 40% of all German road traffic. Speeds vary from unlimited to a dynamic (signposted) limit, that depends on conditions.

Despite carrying 40% of the traffic, they account for 3% of fatalities.

In short, it's not how fast you drive, its simply how you drive.
And a very different environment from city driving where speeding is a greater problem.