Our American Parents on the German Autobahn for the First Time + DAD DROVE! (record speeds!!) 🚙
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- čas přidán 16. 04. 2022
- Not only did my parents land in Europe for the first time ever, but they got to experience the German Autobahn too! What a crazy experience it was as Tanner put the pedal to the metal & my DAD DROVE ON THE AUTOBAHN! Hold on folks, things get CRAZY!
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The safety on the German autobahn comes down to one thing: the drivers. The general fear of someone cutting right in front of you is something I have in the back of my mind every time I go fast but I also gotta admit in 30 years of driving on the Autobahn it only happened to me two or three times. Drivers here generally pay attention and that is what makes driving safer than in the US.
As far as I understand the main difference is the drivers training before you are allowed to get your license. The U.S. system isn't worth the paper it is printed on, compared to the German system.
Very true. My 17 year old just got his German license in January. That was a long, time intensive process. My husband continues to “train” him in all sorts on conditions, including a safety training course he just completed yesterday.
@@Quotenwagnerianer very true. The german drivers licence is not only very expensive but also very intense. 15 years ago the theory part had about 1000 question, to pass the test you had to know random choosen 40 questions. Practical part includes city driving, driving at night and driving on the autobahn. you need to have at least (mandatory) 24 hours of practical driving to qualify for the practical exam. I learned everything about the car. how a clutch works, which fluid goes where and so on. A first aid course and gettiing your eyes checked is mandatory. in total it costs me about 2000 Euros..
It took me 6 months to get my driver's license. mine cost 2100 euros.
Well, when they were on the way back suddenly in a winter landscape I thought to myself ... the tires play just also a role. Of course, an experienced driver knows that and drives accordingly more carefully. I guess that's the reason why Tanner was suddenly able to overtake so many cars.
A few years ago I was on Autobahn coming back from the Netherlands and had a work mate from Sweden in the car who needed to come to our office in germany. It was in the very early morning at sunrise we were almost alone on the track, Rental company upgraded us to Audi A6. As soon as we were over the border to germany and the Speedlimit fell I pushed. Didn't notice he stopped talking... after some time there was more traffic so I dropped below 200 km/h and then heard some whispering next to me. Oh man, I'm still sorry... he looked so scared. When he recovered a little more he said "Thanks, now I know that I don't need to go 240 in a car ever again. Next time I''ll fly, but not in a car." Rest of the drive was very funny.
I can't stop laughing 😆😆😆poor guy😉
You should've warned him at least😭
😅😅😅
@@whyparkjiminnotridejimin Warned him? He should've known that Autobahn = Pedal to the metal. (If it's free speed zone of course)
@@darkiee69 born and raised in Germany. I very much wouldn't appreciate sitting in a car with a driver who decides to go 240 without checking with me first. there has to be a certain level of trust involved
I worked in Germany years ago and while trying to find our hotel we got lost , it was late at night and asked a couple for directions , they said follow us and we drove 50 minutes they took us there , I don't think us British would do that ! Lovely people , lovely country everywhere we went we felt welcomed , us British could learn a few things of them 😀
That is so kind to hear they did that! Wow! We agree they’re amazing people. 😊 we are actually headed to your country here in July so stay tuned!
Don't speak for all of us Dean 👍🇬🇧
Plenty they could learn from us too, I drive there a lot .
@@davidedbrooke9324 For sure, we have the same share of morons like everywhere else and at times, I feel that they have group gatherings on the Autobahn. ;)
There are friendly and unfriendly ppl in every country. I can assure you that there are quite a lot not really kind ppl here in Germany as well. Greetings from Munich!
Lived in Germany for 3 years, loved it! I married later in life and spoke of Germany often to my wife, I finally took her there in 2017, she loved it and understood why it's such a wonderful place....
thanks man! :)
Years ago a friend of mine lost his license and asked me to drive his car because it was parked in a garage for months. I headed to the nearby autobahn and he told me to drive faster. After a while I asked " is 140 km per hour fast enough " ? He gave me a dirty smile and answered " that's 140 miles per hour, it's an american car " . I didn't even notice it .
Oh my gosh 😳😂 So funny!
fake!
if you do not recognize a difference between 140km/h vs 225km/h you should not drive.
@@ainsoph5339 Not necessarily... I'm used to driving cars that start vibrating heavily at around 130-140 km/h. Then one day I was allowed to drive a Jaguar.... after some time I realised I was always on the left lane because I was constantly taking over other cars. A look at the speed - 220 km/h. You really don't feel it...
I live in Germany, mostly I am driving 200 km per hour or more. It takes time and experience to drive that fast, and always remember to drive secure and considering all options of what the other slower drivers can do.
I like to visit autobahnen in Deutschland to drive faster. In Poland with 140km/h limit most of people driving 160-180km/h on the left lane, if you drive over 50km/h over limit you can lose license for 3 months.
It just takes you or another driver to f*ck up for a split-second with you going 200 km/h to create a horrible and deadly accident…
All it takes is a free road and a radar app to drive more than 200
Couldn't agree more.
@@lcdh5601die wenigsten dt.Autofahrer machen;wenn sie schnell fahren;auch nichts anderes,als konzentriert zu sein.
I immediately melted into a puddle when Willa said 'welcome to germany' 😭
Yep heart is going into "Melting mod"
Willa is just so adorable. The way she says Germany makes my heart jump🥺
It is adorable!
100% sugarcube :3
I lived a year in the US some years ago and my driving experience there was overall awful. I think for the most part the procedure to get a drivers license is way too simple and the cars are often badly maintained.
Yes, but I think it has to be simple so that everyone can have a car and there are places (like in Germany too) where you can only get too by car and not public transportation.
Maybe the US should try to offer an upgrade to the drivers license with more safety training and a higher or no speedlimit for holders of this license.
@@dave_sic1365
That would not be wise, since it makes traffic entirely unpredictable. In Germany, you KNOW that on the autobahn when there is no speed limit, you have to take into account that a fast car may pop up in the rear view mirror at any point. You are also legally mandated to drive in the rightmost lane you safely can to keep lanes to your left as clear as possible for fast movers.
Conversely, if you have a 75 mph highway in the US, understanding that for some people, that 70 mph doesn't apply is problematic, as it makes for inconsistent standards - all the more if standards don't apply per type of vehicle. And since driving on the right isn't mandatory, either, that's a recipe for a fast mover suddenly being confronted with a much slower car in the left lane after a curve.
@@dave_sic1365 Just a system designed for dumb people and smart people. I'm always terrified of others when driving in LA when visiting. People seem stuck up, know no rules, too arrogant. It's just pure chaotic and scary. A bit like India. Meanwhile in Europe it's organized, calm and collected. It's really like two different worlds.
I've lived here for 30 years and the driving culture has really deteriorated during that time. Speed limits have gone up; Speed enforcement and reckless driving enforcement has gone way down; even as vehicle power has gone up; and people are just generally nastier than they were. It was a clearly safer driving culture than the UK in the 1980s. It's clearly much less safe now. And it shows up in accident rates and insurance premiums, once very low indeed, now clearly higher than Western Europe. The improvement in vehicle safety registers itself in Europe as lower damage and much lower death rates; in the US, as a flatlining death rate and much higher damage rates.
in us traffic law is also rightmost. but it's not enforced. most americans are shitty drivers@@ohauss
I always say that I feel safer in Germany because I think that I have a good idea of what the other drivers are going to do. In the USA, on the whole,I haven‘t got a clue what the other drivers are going to do!
Frohe Ostern wünsche ich euch. Genießt die Zeit mit euren Lieben.
I hope your parents enjoy their stay in Germany/Europe.
Happy easter ☺. I' m almost sure you all enjoy your time together. Willas talking ist so cute ☺.
All the best.
Loved your video 🥰 Have a wonderful time with your parents!!
Loved when your dad said it could pass for Virginia or Nashville, etc. I live in Virginia, and having been to Germany many times, I had that same impression. Have a great visit with your family!
I wonder how you can go even that fast with an american landing gear. 20 years ago when I was riding throughout the states with a rental car I was scared to death going faster than 100kmh. It felt like sitting in a rubberboat in the middle of the ocean
It depends on the car. In some cars you feel in danger with 120 km. But in others this feeling comes only at a higher speed. We drive a small Mercedes. I am used to go 150. If I go faster, the steering weel starts becoming juddery (a little bit shaky). It seems to tremble. So I do not go further. - Might also be, it depends on the tires. However, I once drove a rented car, where the car kept being calm and controllable at higher speeds. It really depends on the car, if you even realise the speed.
@@MartinAmbrosiusHackl Yeah, I grew up in Germany as my father was retired from the Airforce and worked for NATO. He had a Saab 9000 Turbo and I mostly remember it looking amazing, being really fast, and also constantly being broken (like shutting off and engaging steering lock in the middle of a backroad S-turn at 50 kph). He eventually got sick of it and bought a 1998 Volvo V70T5 wagon, (T5 being Turbo 5 cylinder), and I remember that car had rather stiff suspension, but as you went faster it felt smoother. At 110 mph it was smooth as butter. The fastest he ever went was 135 mph (216 kph) before he was just like "Nope, too fast." h was comfortable going between 110 mph and 120 mph, the car was perfectly fine with all of it. My Mom had a 2001 Honda Civic EX on the other hand, which after 80 mph struggled to accelerate and would top out at 110 mph. It was a bit rough at that speed too and sounded like it was going to explode but was perfectly reliable doing it. She had a knack for making under powered cars go over 180kph (like the 80 hp golf she had prior). At that speed though you could let off the throttle, wait a second, and stomp it again without feeling the car jerk at all. It just didn't have the power.
When we moved to the US in 2007, I was blown away by how terrible everyone drove, but also, my Father kept accidently going really fast without meaning to. Only got one ticket and he got lucky. he was clocked doing 24mph at over the speed limit (I think he was going 84mph), shortly after he realized he was going 110 and hit the brakes. It was night time and Christmas eve and he was coming home from his brother's house which was a few hours away. (we live around Atlanta, GA).
I only know of 4 or 5 accidents for the 13 years I lived in Germany, and 2 were fatal. Only two were on the Autobahn or a freeway. Just being Atlanta for a year I'd see a dozen accidents personally a month and the fatality counter they show on interstates here is always a little over 1000 by the end of the year. it's shocking.
It's important to know your limits and not exceed them once you figure them out. That is essentially the key to driving safely when you can go as fast as you want. The Lack of Respect for Speed in the US is terrifying as well as the lack of awareness.
The floaty suspension is typical for American cars. They want a comfortable couch on wheels for "cruising".
@@MartinAmbrosiusHackl If a Mercedes Benz starts to feel unsettled at 150 km/h, then there is something wrong with its technology. In the steering or the chassis, tires, track, wheel bearings etc.!
Hi guys, first of all, WELCOME to Germany. Good to see Risa smiling and happy and so excited to see her parents after a long time. Also Willa being happy and omg, she already speaks so good, so much with a smile on her face. I am sure and her
gramdparents were amzed about her growing so fast, developing so quickly. I wish you a nice and exciting time together. Tanner, compared to your first driving video you look very much realaxed now driving and yes, fuel efficency driving is good and you always know that you have still power left in case it comes to a critical situation and you need power to get out of it. Same as I do, in case there is no time pressure behind. From some women I also know, they just push down the accelerator and thats it. Steve looked very relaxed driving. He can handle it, well done. Wish you all a nice easter break and for Willa lots of sweets=chocolate.
Funny to see how dad's grin got larger when Tanner passed the 110 mark...
For me it's just so satisfying when my car switches to it's last gear passing 124 :-)
Of course there are prerequisites for that: rules, caution, foresight and practice, practice, practice
And look as much in your rear mirrors as looking forward.
It is nice to have your family visiting you, enjoy these preciouse moments with them, and looking forward to seeing more videos
Thank you so much for this vid! I love so much seeing peoples reaction to things in Germany. Is so fun to see what they think, love this!
Happy easter holiday, have fun with your parents. 😘
I hope your parents enjoy Germany!
Most people over here drive 120-160. Many portions of the Autobahn have road construction areas all over the place, especially the A7, you cant go really fast anyway.
On other parts of the Autobahn a general limit of 120 has been put into place, mostly near on/offramps and parking areas.
But there are still areas that have no limit, so some people do like to go 200 or 250 just because they can, in cars like Audi A6s, E-Classes 5er Beamers and so on.
If you are lucky, you even get to see a Porsche 911 GT or something like that. For about a second. Headlights at distance -> ROOOAR -> taillights at distance. :D
i had this happen when i was going 230kph, its quite strange when you think youre going fast and this flash passes you by lol
Try driving in the Middle East if you think that the autobahn is scary 🤣 when you see a car on two wheels flashing at you to move out off the way.
"We arr ahn tha odduhbahn and..."🤭 Oh boy, this is gonna be fun !!👏👍😅
Lol these comments 😂
The thing is "driving in your comfort zone" is absolutely always the right thing to do BUT always just in the for that right lane.
According to speed the actual car plays a huge role..in your "family car" 170 km/h feels totally different = "actual feeling being on the limit" than in a car which can go way faster than that, where 170 km/h feels like driving just 100 km/h.
Agreed. 200 in a nice BMW feels more comfortable than 100 in an old hatchback.
I drive 190 in my little polo and its fine to me. I mean of course a bmw would be better but still. I was actually surprised it goes this fast 😂 then i also did 220 in a last gen touran
I love your littel Angel. Shes so sweet. The big eyes, her face and the speech. Its remeber me to my son. Hes 3 years now.
Aww so fun you have a 3 year old! It goes by so fast.
@@OurStorytoTell oh yes... 😍
I look forward to hearing your parents' thoughts and impressions of Germany!
Go Augschburg! Lol
130 km/h is the freeway limit in most EU countries anyway, and it feels like it's a very well chosen speed. It's fuel efficient, it's reasonably safe and reasonably fast. Few days ago when I went on a trip on the highway, I did do 220 km/h for a short distance where the highway was essentially empty, but frankly I don't think it's worth it other than for fun once, to see how it is.
Ja, das denke ich auch und ich glaube die meisten Deutschen denken auch so, aber wenn es erlaubt ist, wird eben mal ausgefahren was das Auto hergibt.
@@Hyazinthenarrangement
Ich hab versucht meinen E46 auf der A8 auszufahren, bin bei knapp 255 km/h vom Gas gegangen. 180 - 200 km/h ist für mich persönlich eine angenehme Reisegeschwindigkeit (Wenn der Verkehr es her gibt), aber das war dann doch zu viel. Und der hatte noch Luft nach oben.
I tryed to push my old E46 BMW to its max., stopped at 255 km/h. 180 - 200 km/h is my favorite travel speed (as long as u can go in case of traffic) but that was to much. And the car was able to go faster.
120 km/h in Spain
100 in Netherlands
We have 3 cars and all cruise comfortably at 200kmh. But traffic and speed limit rarely allow this sustained speed. My fastest car tops out at 268kmh so 200 is like a lazy drive. Love not having to watch the speedo and enjoy the ride 😊
Ohh you Americans, always fun to see, hear and read of your feelings on the Autobahn. As a native German, I know its fun but also stress to concentrate at high speeds especially in traffic. Btw, my personal top speed ever was 273 kph with a rental Ferrari, only for a few seconds. With my own car, I go 180-200kph practically every day commuting, again only for a few seconds. On my recent return from vacation in Italy, we were going 170-180kph on the Autobahn for around 200km of distance. That was good but pretty rare. Maybe because most of the people tend to stay on the right lane nowadays to save fuel due to the current prices.
Thanks for reading through here and have fun and stay save! All the best wishes, machts gut, Servus und bis bald!
Mostly I prefare the middle lane, driving between 140 km/h and 180 km/h it's most relaxing.
I'm happy you guys like Germany. Feel warmly welcomed in your new home. :)
As a German it's always funny to see foreigners reactions on the Autobahn. For me it's so natural to go the speed I want to drive. At higher speeds it makes a huge difference what kind of car you're driving. In a 400hp BMW 220kph feels like nothing and in others cars 160kph is the very max you want to go. However Germany recommends you to drive 130kph and everything faster is allowed but not recommended.
Hope you have a good visit parents time. May weather be with you. ;)
I remember topping out at 200 kph / 125 mph on a empty stretch of Autobahn but wouldn't feel comfortable at that sustained speed for too long. You've got to respect the distances, road and weather conditions plus different speeds of others so much more.
125mph 😂 we just getting warmed up
Thats so cute. Fun fact in germany you are supposed to drive at least 120 before fettig your drivers licence. A lot of driving schools advoce to try to go to 140 or 160
Hahaha, nice Video! Greetings to your parents, Risa! And please tell your Father.....well....... to me he looked so cool and pleased when driving, for a second he reminded me of 007. Did he ever consider applying for the James Bond role? *off, giggeling*
Have a memorable time together!!!! Did you have 'need for speed'? Hahaha. Reminds me of my 220 Km drive to Stuttgart!!
As I live in Eastern Belgium, a 20-minute drive to the German border, I've naturally done some speed testing on our neighbors' Autobhan, but I dared not drive faster than 160 kmh (approximately 100 mph), and quite a few cars still passing me. One golden rule, and a legal rule as well, when driving on the highways everywhere in Europe is: the middle or left lanes are for passing other cars only (the only exception being if you're caught in a traffic jam), even if you drive fast, stick to the right if not overtaking another vehicle. That's probably because, even if we have speed limits in most European countries besides Germany, we generally still drive faster than in the US.
Yes we agree! Great tip! We are headed to your country this summer so stay tuned for videos from there! 😊
@@OurStorytoTell Yeah ! 😃 Welcome to Belgium.
For a long period of time I drove between 300-400km on the Autobahn on a daily basis (workdays). But it was never such an relaxing experience after I got a car with cruise and distance control. Since the I really enjoyed setting my cruise control to about 150km/h so I can easily overtake someone and then drive behind someone who is driving between 120 and 130. That way I was always relaxed when I finally got where ai was heading to. Without the cruise control I often took the more speedy approach way beyond 160km/h. But driving fast needs way more attention than it needs when you you drive 50km/h less, because at 200km/h you not only have to look out for the traffic 2-3 cars in front of you, at that speed you have to anticipate small movements of someone in front of you that can indicate their wish to change lanes. So you’re always need to be ready for someone driving 120 to pull out right in front of you. And truck drivers are especially good in this category. 😉
There is some truth in your comment, but also: it depends. I have a lot of experience driving long stretches on the German Autobahn. Driving fast is one thing, driving safe another one. The difficulty lies in combining these two and it includes a lot of experience. When I still had cars capable of going fast enough and did have the experience, I could see if a truck was going faster than the one before it and reduce my speed and be alert if that driver pulls out; I also could assess if I could trust a driver by looking at his/her tail lights. If I needed to brake, I was not attentive enough. That excludes situations that were not predictable, e.g. somebody hit the brakes before me for reasons I was not able to foresee.
Generally, I never drove faster than 180 kph. *) At faster speeds you really don't gain time. You need to drive a distance of 105 kilometers at 210 to be five minutes faster -- compared to 180. And, your next fuel stop will be sooner. So maybe you arrive later if you drive faster. -- Later I changed to driving 120 on all distances that I could manage without refueling, going faster only if the travel destination was farther away than a full tank could cover and I needed ot refuel anyway.
Meanwhile my car is more efficient at the shorter distances I travel, but it would consume more gas at 150 than my previous car did at 180.
*) Yes, there were a couple of instances when I went faster, but they were few. Like, I wanted to experience how it feels when the car meets the limiter at 250. Another one when I sped up to 210 to not slow down a faster car too much until I found a gap on the right lane that I safely could go into and then we both agreed on 210 for the next 200 kilometers each one taking turns in leading and following until our ways parted. This was an execptionally relaxing drive given that speed. There were about a handful more, all had their reasoning and no reason was to arrive sooner nor was it time pressure.
300-400 km/h? I'm calling BS on that.
@@FFM0594 Not speed, distance! 😉
@@FFM0594 read, understand, think, write.
@@Felix-fy7ki Mother, your, ****, go.
Yes..the autobahn...is amazing fast road
...nice happy family ...jet lag...hits you hard...Germany beautiful big country...huge buildings...
pointed here from the other video and I have to tell, that is the way to use a highway, 100% your own judgement and no speed limit, it is trully empowering to be able to arrive in quite a short time from place to place.
2:32 a nice music *_pick up_* it fits to the twilight scenery and the rain 😀
170/180 km/h is the limit of my comfort zone, too. Any more only when the Autobahn is absolutely empty.
When i was a bit younger and my dad drove to a vacation destination he once was over 200km/h. It was night.
That was awsome
I like your Subaru - having a 2020 Subaru Outback Touring XT, which has a top speed way over 200 km/h, but I think that I will never have a chance in America to try out the top speed even on the interstate Highway. Living in my younger years in Germany, I also enjoyed traveling fast on the Autobahn. Now with the higher gas-price, there is some talk in the German government to limit the
speed on the Autobahn to 130 km/h. Also my Subaru was driving itself - more or lesss - on the interstate on our trips to Illinois or Florida. Hope your parents will enjoy Germany.
Always stay in your comfort zone which might depend on how much traffic, the weather, if you’re a bit tired etc. I go definitely fast when it’s dry empty and feeling fit, but it’s Nerv wrecking when the streets are packed. And it takes time getting used to high speeds sometimes I start an Autobahnride with a 130 and it takes a while to feel comfortable going faster.. there are days when you think only lunatics are on the streets you may drive more defensive etc. And I go faster if I am alone in the car… with a child on board I’d be extra careful. Take care. Safety first. That said I luckily never had an accident on the autobahn.. in a City yes, but never outside a city… got my license 39y and approximately go 30k kilometers per year at least for the last 25 of them and a big share on Autobahnen around Europe from Finnland to Portugal..
Back in the 1960's Nevada had a day time No Limit, safe speed rule outside of Las Vegas and Reno. Montana was wide open and Oregon had a safe speed rule. BIGGEST difference is, the quality of road. Autobahns have great texture for higher speed driving than N. America. I drove across Texas last August & November and west of DFW (Dallas) 100 was not unusual.
believe me .. you're WAY saver driving 150km/h on a autobahn .. than 50 in a city or 100 on a country road
the important few things: leave the left lane free if possible(there's ALWAYS some one faster than you!,) WATCH incoming traffic before you go left to overtake some one and keep your distance / drive foresighted and ofc .. respect the sings which tell you how to behave or slow down
Great tips!! Thanks!
everything under 200km/h is just a chill drive
I am a Brit who lived in Munich then Amsterdam then returned to Munich. The run to Amsterdam and back, I would push the car to 220-230 kph (when allowed) to cut the time down. That could be a little worrying at times but then 130 kph felt really slow!
The smart majority of people doesn't go faster than 120-130 km/h an hour anyways on the Autobahn. Because faster also means way more gas is wasted. The consumption rises exponentially because of exponential wind resistance. Your car basically starts being a brick in the wind. So it can get very expensive very fast. 😎 Driving 200 km/h is fun at times - but not economical (and often not even really faster that much overall).
Might be wishful thinking but it's actually not true. I'm driving a Mercedes for 9 years now and the difference between going 120 in Switzerland and an avg. of 180 in Germany is maybe 1,5 litres on 100km. By far the most gas you use when driving in a town at 50 or sometimes 30 by the way, which is why in every car brochure there's normaly two figures for fuel consumption, one for inner city driving and one for intercity driving (the first one is usually much higher). Reasoning behind it is you don't use fuel by driving fast, you use fuel by accelerating. So in a town where you have to stop often e.g. at traffic lights or crosswalks and have to start accelerating again, your fuel consumption is mugh higher than if you drive on the Autobahn where you rarely have to accelerate a lot to keep your current cruising speed.
@@CondorDrake Well then all the experts and also my experience is wrong and your Mercedes is right. 🤷🏻♂️ Must have some special engine and chassis that defies physics. But I guess that's why they're expensive. Congrats. 👏 What can I say other than that your a pretty lucky guy if you can manage to ride long distances on the german autobahn without having to break and "actually" always really averaging around 180 km/h. You'll still be a brick against the wind with that speed. That's just science. And overall most people don't drive Mercedes - or even if, alot of them drive slow. So the majority doesn't even drive faster than 160 kmh. They either drive in the middle or the right lane.
And every legit source I know of, supports this. Max. 140 kmh. Faster than that is just inefficient. 🤷🏻♂️
"look at that ..... .... 177! ..."
some car just fly by on the left 🤣🤣
Family - have a nice time together and in Germany.
Not lying to me as a german this is like watching someone get excited/scared about using an escalator for the first time.
Going fast is one think - getting use to the breaking distances is another especially when the momentum changes, i.e. you have more bodies inside the car than you normally do and still trying to break your comfortable barriers. BTW - it is absolutely vital to check your tire pressure regularly - it should be based on the weight you carry, type of tires and has to be even ! Of course you perhaps know that - telling you from an experience who lost some friends on the Autobahn - though they were really super drivers nearly all of their lives. Just trying to help ! Oh yes - aqua plan is common under certain conditions...trying to help..
I have driven on the autobahn a few years ago. It was a nice experience to see people other people aware of their surroundings. Also people actually using the left lane for passing only.
I think I did not go over 180 kph, because the conditions were a bit wet and I was driving a car that was not mine.
What a lovly family you have, i Enjoy your Videos. Greetings to your lovly Parents 🙂
Always drive in your comfort zone and beware the weather. My fastest was 285kph and i didnt felt nice. Never gone so fast again and im fine with it. And unfortunaly to say, your dad was the biggest risk on that drive because he is unexperienced on the autobahn. No one Knows How he will react in a difficult Situation. Thats a Problem for the other Drivers. They cant Predict. But as long as he do like you did going slowly faster it’s the best way and he can enjoy the autobahn 🙂
He talks like my dad and the dads of my friends back then.....all about fuel efficiency and being sensible. Me on the other hand, If I drive alone.....I'm all in for the fun and especially on longer trips, you do save a LOT of time.
As German I like the smooth driving on US Highways you can overtake where you want, thats also a nice...
I like it.
She's soooo cute! ☺️
Ya Hair looks Nice with thoose Curles .... Deine neue Frisur steht dir mit den Wellen drin
Beautiful child. She'll break many hearts; but that's not her fault
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You will reach your destination most relaxed when you drive within your comfort zone. If that is 130, go for it. I have driven my share with fast speeds. Meanwhile, I travel at 120 now.
If you drive fast, you need to concentrate more. If you drive fast often, you will find that the level of concentration lowers with experience in a certain speed range. If you're not used to drive that fast (at whatever speed) you might arrive exhausted.
Driving faster gets you to your destination sooner. Compared to 120, at 150 every 40 kilometers you gain five minutes, at 180 you gain five minutes every 30 kilometers. But you might need to fill up and lose some of the preciously gained time.
Never drive fast when you're in a time constraint. Call your appointment and tell them you will be late.
"Driving faster gets you to your destination sooner. Compared to 120, at 150 every 40 kilometers you gain five minutes, at 180 you gain five minutes every 30 kilometers. But you might need to fill up and lose some of the preciously gained time." Puts things into perspective very well, Sir. Very few trips are urgent enough to warrant driving that fast, and at 180 kph you save about two and a quarter hours on a five hundred kilometer trip. When you consider the amount of extra fuel you use and the toll it takes on the driver and the car, it isn't worth it. Just stick to a speed that is suitable for the conditions, put the cruise control on, and let the car drive itself (not literally, of course!) You'll love it, the car will love it - and your wallet will too.
Enyoi your time with your familie
Hey, winter wonderland is NEVER terrible! :)
Welcome to Germany!!! Yes in parts it also reminds me of Germany. We are living in Virginia right now. Enjoy your stay in Europe.
Thank you! 😊
The German soldier at 7:09 asked the elder couple if they need a helping hand with their luggage. What a nice guy!
Didn't expect the autobahn to be such a big thing / on somebodies bucket list. Enjoy eastern. Health to all of you!
I feel like 130km/h is perferctly comfortable on the Autobahn, expecially when I am driving for several hours. No need to exhaust my mind and take risks by going much faster and getting tired. Really depends on the car though. Some cars are just so calm and comfortable, you go 150 without feeling rushed. Others just want to stay at 110 and thats totally fine.
I had a few times on the Autobahn going over 200 and I think its crazy to do so. Kinda nice, when you are in a rush and there is no traffic, and yes its fun, but nothing necessary to have/be allowed to. Like you said, it is not worth the risk. The drivers are very aware of their surroundings here, but it only takes a small miscalculation of someone far ahead and within seconds you are right in the trunk of their car.
I was on vacation for 4 weeks in the US back in 2019. A big round trip with a RV. My biggest shock on the road was in Nevada I think. I was going something around 65 mph with allowed 70 and it felt not that good, due to heavy side winds. I was really fighting with the steering wheel and got frequently overtaken by really big Trucks full of cargo. Hard to say, but it felt as they were going 80 or 85 minimum. I like the speed limit for trucks in Germany and think, that it's much safer and should be adapted in the US.
We agree about that. How fun you did such a big road trip though! That sounds amazing! 😊
@@OurStorytoTell it WAS amazing! One of my best trips so far, along with the other USA trip in 2017 and Japan in 2018.
time to show them some german cooking skills then ish :D would love that you show them all that litle things that are different here
Willa is the cutest!
Schöne Ostern an Alle!
Moin, wünsch ich auch gehabt zu haben - äh - haben... XD
I'm usually driving around 130 km/h (preferably on cruise) when going on holiday and driving through Germany. But I will always take a few minutes to go faster. It's also good for a car to do that sometimes (too often is not necessary though). I've been doing around 225 km/h one time... that was huge fun.
From 130 to 225 K - think that is fun: let me say, you need super duper car that doesn't shake or even reach that speed without struggle - secondly your concentration level and situational awareness has to be super good, another point your steering wheel and handling stiffens up. And you can't keep up for long in general.. its no fun man ... it is just ego boosting knowing you can't afford to make a tiny mistake. Good luck with driving though.
@@eyewaves... drove that speed with an Audi A6.. That car did not shake at all at that speed, but I agree that you need a good concentration level. I would never do those speeds when it’s not possible though. There was not a lot of traffic at that time.. Besides when I reached that speed I almost directly went down to about 160. In my opinion it was fun and not ego boosting.. but what would you know.. you weren’t there..
I love to put my head out the window on the Autobahn! It is really fun
Sweetest family 👪 ❤️
Your parents seem really cool
We think they are! 😊
That is awesome, as a native Utahn, living in ND now. Germany is where i would love to retire.
It’s amazing here. I assume you’ve been to Germany?
@@OurStorytoTell I have never been unfortunately, but I am half German, learning German. It has been my dream for a while to move there.
The left lane is for passing vehicles!
Great that you two sincerely enjoy the company of Marisa's folks and their bond with their granddaughter Willa! Not every couple genuinely enjoys their parents'/ -in-laws' company for a variety of reasons so don't take that for granted! Also, it's a good thing that Tanner and Marissa's dad Steve showed off their prowess via speeding the car on the autobahn instead of attempting to LIFT the car! I hope you all had fun in Italy! Thanks for this video. BTW, have you all ever corresponded with Stephen and Jessica Parry- Valentine of 'Flying the Nest' from Australia? They're also a good,lowkey couple raising a toddler daughter who just finished a trip to the USA.
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First time driving 215kmH (maximum of my car), wich is 133Mph, my hands were a bit wet from sweating.
But now, its pretty normal
Best part is 11:15 ... A loving mother looks to her child :)
For fuel efficiency I drive 130-150 usually. If I feel I'm in a hurry I will drive about 160 km/h. Any faster than that usually does not make you arrive faster. You'll just be spending your fuel on speeding up and slowing down due to other cars.
Drive as fast you like, the gas mileage is higher if you go slower, I usually does this, with 100-110km/h you are still fast and for distances up to 150km you save not a lot of time if you go faster, but you save money.
Yea, no. Gas mileage only goes up with speed until like 50 or 60 km/h. After that it begins to fall, because air drag increases exponentially.
ohhhh myyy gooood...willa is so amazing and cute and intelligent
Thanks! We agree!
The crux of the German autobahns is that you don't take any risks and do everything you can to avoid danger. The law requires that you drive in a way that is adapted to the situation at all times. This means that you can drive as fast as you want on the Autobahn, provided there are no limits - but at most so fast that the situation is not dangerous. A special traffic situation at 80 km/h can be more dangerous than one at 200 km/h. It depends on!
It's been a while since I had my driver's license exam. How fast are you allowed to go in a comfort zone?
As a German, I'm also not going faster than 130 kph with the car continuously. Sure, there are moments, I'm going faster, but it's just too expensive to do it all the time. Also 130 kph is the "Richtgeschwindigkeit" on the Autobahn. If you're going faster and someone crashes in your car without your fault, you still can be partly responsible.
10:19 A new high-voltage line is being built.
Driving test in Europe generally fun more strict than in the US. For a start we don’t get a little weapon like a car to the 16-year-old. And in the UK your car has to pass a roadworthy test every year. Coldand MOT. We find it unbelievable that this isn’t even a thing in the US.
I think the biggest difference after the speed limit is the fact that in Germany on the Autobahn you have to drive on the right side if possible and are not allowed to overtake other on their right side
Willa is so cute!
And then we have Belgium where the speed limit is 120 km/h on the motorway but some people would like to see it reduced to 100 km/h. As they have already done for some stretches.
ohh nuremberg my hometown
Forty years ago I used to drive that fast in Germany in my souped up VW Beetle. Not any more. I would be too anxious to drive much above 70 mph, which is the maximum speed on British motorways. On ordinary roads I'm quite comfortable at around 55 mph max.
Wait there is still snow in the south?
Willa ist a golden girl. Cogratulations!
When the speed limit was 55 mph in the USA (under Jimmy Carter) I left for Germany & the autobahn was quite the rush, pun intended. I'm on a tour bus going about 90 mph & motorcycles & cars are blowing past us like we're parked. I didn't see a lot of crashes or drunk & sloppy drivers doing dumb stuff like I see everyday in the USA. Speed limits in my state are now 80 with a few toll roads at 85.
nächstes jahr fährt er autorennen :P
oder/und nen RS6 xD
ich freu mich iwie voll das ihr euch hier bei uns so wohl fühlt♥
The Fun beginns at 220 kmh 😅