Autobahn on Natl Geographic

**Stuckinstock** · October 18th, 2004 04:41 PM

was able to watch it last night. Germany's Autobahn was featured sa megastructures ng national geographic.

galing.. super hitech highway...

ngayon ko lang nalaman, may portions din pala dun na may speed limit.

**roninblade** · October 18th, 2004 06:31 PM

bakit may speed limit yung ibang portions?

**dbulido** · October 18th, 2004 07:32 PM

Many sections, particularly those with dangerous curves, in urban areas, or with unusually constant heavy traffic, may feature speed limits ranging from 80 to 120 km/h (50-75 mph). In construction zones, the limit may be as low as 60 km/h (37 mph). Also, some sections now feature nighttime and wet-weather speed restrictions, and trucks are always regulated Still, much of the Autobahn is unlimited, but there is a recommended limit of 130 km/h (81 mph). This recommendation is generally seen for what it is-- an attempt by the government to cover itself without having to upset millions of Porsche and BMW owners/voters. However, if you exceed the recommended limit and are involved in an accident, you could be responsible for some of the damage costs even if you are not at fault.

**wac3** · October 18th, 2004 09:19 PM

hay ang sarap siguro magkasupercar tapos hataw sa autobahn!

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**JAYarc** · October 18th, 2004 09:21 PM

pati nga mga reinforce steel barrier sa mga bridge kakabilib kahit na 100kmh++ ang collision medyo lessen yung damage, pati rin bus/ heavy truck carry ng barrier ..>>

**OTEP** · October 18th, 2004 11:34 PM

May 'recommended' speed limit nga sa Autobahn. But even 18 wheeler big rigs are flying there and 130 kph will make you look like you are standing still. hehehehe.

Matagal na may speed limits ang ibang sections.

Car & Driver rode shotgun with the German highway patrol dati. Ang galing nila. They are very efficient.

**jolog1** · October 19th, 2004 01:41 AM

Maganda nga yung autobahn pero pag naka-accidente, grabe talaga, daming patay.

**notEworthy27** · October 19th, 2004 04:10 AM

bat di gawin ganun dito sa pinas? hehe I shun to think about the chaos it would cost..

**iqaruzz** · October 19th, 2004 04:19 AM

marami na kayang naaaksidente doon?

**OTO** · October 19th, 2004 07:54 AM

By all indications the Autobahn in its current state is a succeess. I doubt we could and should have an autobahn of our own cause how many cars can safely travel at more than 100kph? More importantly is the cars we have here stable enough at those speeds? Another would be the cars here have to be well maintained. By the number of busted tail lights and unsafe modifications I've seen on the road I think we arent. We also need to consider driver discipline. Read the Ramireze's article in this month's issue of C! about the autobahn. Ibang iba ang driving attitude ng European drivers sa pinoy dito.

It's doable but are people willing to make the sacrifices to make it happen.