55. Die Autobahn ..... Quiz Answers
1 In general the German transport system is excellent.
2 Trains, trams and buses in most cities run very efficiently.
3 Across the whole country there is an excellent freeway system network.
4 The freeway in German is known as die Autobahn.
5 Most freeways have six lanes, with three lanes in both directions.
6 In Germany vehicles drive on the right hand side of the road.
7 The first lane is for slower vehicles & transport vehicles.
8 The first lane usually has a minimum speed of 100 kph.
9 In the 2nd lane most vehicles travel about 130 - 140 kph.
10 In the 3rd lane, you need to be absolutely certain a fast car is not approaching.
11 The speed of cars in the third lane sometimes exceeds 200 kph.
12 The generally held belief is that German roads are top class.
13 Consequently, it is also believed cars can travel safely at these speeds.
14 In high speed accidents, however, drivers must be able to justify their actions.
15 Caution must be shown on the Autobahn in rain, snow and ice.
16 Glatteis is black ice.
17 This usually occurs after a brief rain shower.
18 If the weather suddenly turns very cold this can cause the road surface to freeze.
19 This makes skidding a very real possibility.
20 In these conditions multiple car pile-ups are not unusual.
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