Gotta love the communication between car drivers :D
@adrianborinsky29897 жыл бұрын
That's something really lacking in North America
@christian66377 жыл бұрын
Adrian Negreanu also on the Philippines and it's more scary in the freeway (speeds up to 100-200 mph)
@latenttweet2 жыл бұрын
In America there is none except the middle finger
@TheCinderDude2 жыл бұрын
Between *good* car drivers
@fxzn2 жыл бұрын
@@christian6637 cars in the philippines do not 200mph. not because its illegal or anything, but because theres no way a shithole country like that (not offense) has cars that can go that fast.
@cecildaniel7739 жыл бұрын
I love forming a 'crew' on the highway, if you know what I mean haha!
@user-hr2zy7ct8h9 жыл бұрын
ikr
@Jkub1017 жыл бұрын
With my luck, I'm always the one getting pulled over from said crew
@TheSkatersoldier7 жыл бұрын
Cecil Wakker i usually drive behind someone the entire time on the highway if their driving style (and speed) matches mine xD
@adilusa7 жыл бұрын
I was driving with a crew of 3 cars from Florida to PA back in 2008 for 6 hours straight, that was amazing :)
@Loyal_Honda_Fan7 жыл бұрын
Cecil Wakker ye bro i totally feel ya, i own a Honda Accord CL9 and 99% of times i when i drive home after work i drive slowly to find someone and more preferably another Honda (tuned) driver and from the 7 times i found someone to drive with only the 2 or 3 of them had the same feelings the rest were careless with an akward way 😐😢
@oscarmano54422 жыл бұрын
It's always a pleasure having a "journey partner" or two, especially on long distance drives. You pace each other up and watch out for each other. Always heartbreaking when someone has to make a turn to leave the crew
@Averoxis2 жыл бұрын
drove from cleveland to new york, and kept a white CRV by our side the whole way thru pennsylvania
@RCPlambo2 жыл бұрын
Our family was driving from the Netherlands back to Switzerland through Germany and this one guy in an alpina B5 joined into the autobahn at some point and we let him infront. He was quite an aggressive driver and made a path for us all the way down for about an hour until we had to grab some more petrol (we have an alpina B5 too 😂)
@lonewolf13002 жыл бұрын
Once i was on a short trip on the A3 in romania (well is a short non completed hiway, and i was just trying my cars power output) i was followed by a vw golf ,and a vw passat for a few km ,we passed each other until i exit from the hiway
@brucetec65972 жыл бұрын
Yah it's really great. I also have a radar detector so when I slow down all the other drivers are usually thinking why am I going so slow all of a sudden, but as soon as we all pass the state trooper they understand I got a device in the car. I usually get many flashes and thumbs up as a thank you.
@ayitsyaboi2 жыл бұрын
Yep, I used to make frequent drives from Indiana to Milwaukee WI. Every single trip I would unintentionally ride with someone for a a few hundred miles up to Chicago. Always wondered if they were thinking the same thing I was when they had to exit.
@Phipston9 жыл бұрын
I always get goosebumps if I manage to communicate in such a way. It's fascinating. Sadly, there are many people forgetting about the left lane to be the fast lane.
@officebear46377 жыл бұрын
Sportskanoenchen cringe
@lrayq63356 жыл бұрын
and all these times i thought i'm the only one that get goosebumps..
@MolonLabe-17763 жыл бұрын
Not forgetting about it. Some don’t even know about what left lane is for at all.
@eraldhysenbelli57192 жыл бұрын
Same :)
@firstclass0002 жыл бұрын
is a passing lane not a fast lane
@oogiemaster9 жыл бұрын
This is the major reason we cannot have Autobahn here in the good ole' U.S.of A. People here are just the opposite of what you just saw. BUMMER!
@TheHighwayStories9 жыл бұрын
You're right about that! Here is a good example why: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nsBojZp6q9_Fnac.html
@TomZ239 жыл бұрын
I think your wrong... I've done this many times driving from Chicago to St. Louis. You start to get a so called car convoy going passing and merging properly. With good drivers it's a pleasure. Though it's very hard to do this in urban areas, just too much traffic to allow this kind of driving.
@AudiTTN9 жыл бұрын
oogiemaster I don't think that is very strange actually. In the USA you can drive on any lane you like, am I right? That'll change totally if people have to keep the right lane and overtaking is only admitted on the left side.
@oogiemaster9 жыл бұрын
Let just say, you should feel good enough not to be driving here. What I hate the most is some driver chilling on the fast lane. I wish you could give them a little bump as a warning instead.
@TheHighwayStories9 жыл бұрын
oogiemaster I'll tell you something. Even when I drive in the US, I drive according to the German rules. Sometimes it works, but other times I just want to pull my hair off. However, watch what I do: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jddgmtdqz5uxY4U.html
@TheApp99 жыл бұрын
Der erste, der den Dank erwiedert. Ist mir noch nie passiert. Schön kommuniziert!
@TheHighwayStories8 жыл бұрын
+TheApp9 That's true. Only a few know how to respond to it.
@TheApp98 жыл бұрын
+The Highway Stories Liked your "Thank you" too. This are making less people too in my opinion.
@TheApp98 жыл бұрын
+HMHD Naja, eine Vollbremsung nur aufgrund eines beidseitig aufblinkenden Blinklichts sollte doch eigentlich nicht passieren ;) Zumal ich ihn nur 1x aufblinken lasse. Vom Gesetz her aber bist Du glaube ich richtig informiert. Der Warnblinker ist nur zu benutzen, um das Auto als stehendes Hinderniss zu kennzeichnen (auch am Stauende).
@AlternativeDesign1008 жыл бұрын
+HMHD hmm weiss nicht ob Gesetzeswidrig. Öfters wird aber ein nochmaliges kurzes links blinken als "Dank" signaliziert. Würde auch in der Tat weniger auffallen.
@TheHighwayStories8 жыл бұрын
+TheApp9 Absolutely right. But I have my turn signal comfort feature engaged and with that I get (hated) left/right/left/left/left. Notice also, whenever there is a true emergency ahead, you will see the hazard and brake lights come on simultaneously.
@jakobpind9 жыл бұрын
I have another story from the german autobahn, it happened a few weeks ago. I was driving about 180kph(just south of the danish german border, with no speedlimit). I started coming up to 2 cars driving in the right lane. The rear car started indicating a lane change. I quickly flicked the high beam twice, and he was very quickly to react, get back in the right lane, and let me pass with 180 kph( i drive a vw polo blue motion, so it takes ages for me to reach that speed, so i was happy not to reduce my speed). when i passed him i turned my warning signal on once, to say "thank you", he replied with a flick of high beam. I assume that was a reply, and not a "stop driving fast" answer. I was actually very grateful that he made room for me. a little "feel good" moment on the autobahn. Man i love driving there !
@ErniLandia6 жыл бұрын
JakobP my story is: was driving ford ecorsport and got pulled over for excess of speed (1.6 duratrec engine so powerful) but the cop forgave me cuz i was driving the best sports suv ever created ford ecorsport
@turbochargerwhine2 жыл бұрын
@@ErniLandia I wanted to buy Ecosport after I get a decent job. But they left all their operations in my country(India) and packed up💔. Currently I am in high school.
@Wavy9972 жыл бұрын
@@turbochargerwhine Pleaaaase don't get an Ecosport, they're the worst xD I work at a high volume used car dealership that services a lot of the cars we sell & Ecosports are always back for one thing or another... Get a nice Honda, Toyota or Nissan.
@turbochargerwhine2 жыл бұрын
@@Wavy997 I will get a VW das auto
@Wavy9972 жыл бұрын
@@turbochargerwhine VW much better, love them cars! :D
@truckdriver19827 жыл бұрын
This really nice! :) Exactly what traffic should...and could be all about.
@b44rt2 жыл бұрын
Europeans: why is this a video? Americans: OMG AMAZING !?!?!! WHY NOBODY DRIVES LIKE THIS!??!!
@sedwars3616 Жыл бұрын
it's sad tbh
@mars-jr5uu Жыл бұрын
@@sedwars3616hii
@trixVK11 ай бұрын
That's not true. If you've ever driven the interstate with semi trucks, you assist them getting over by flashing your headlights. They thank you blinking their break lights. We do this with passenger cars as well. ☺️❤️🇺🇲
@BavarianDashcam7 жыл бұрын
So muss das. Mit solchen Verkehrsteilnehmern macht es Spaß auf der Straße.
@stormdancer19107 жыл бұрын
Bavarian Dashcam Da bin ich genau deiner Meinung. PS Bayern ist beschte.
@indahooddererste7 жыл бұрын
die batzis sind die ungeduldigsten arrogantesten und rücksichtslosesten fahrer die ich kenne. jedes mal ein arschloch auf der bahn und man kann die blauen rauten sehen meistens mit einem M.
@redeye96007 жыл бұрын
indahooddererste naja eigentlich sind ja die Stuttgarter als linke-Spur-blockierer bekannt xD
@Sonofdoom6 жыл бұрын
neee das sind die holländer NL = Nur Links !!! xD
@WoodPeckerThilo6 жыл бұрын
kann ich als Stuttgarter leider bestätigen... hier besteht beinahe ein linksfahrgebot^^
@richieasian10 жыл бұрын
I live in the states but I've driven in Japan and Germany. In both Japan and Germany, it's common practice to use hazards to say a variety of things. It's used to say "thanks" or warn other drivers of road hazards such as stopped traffic or debris. Drivers in those two countries also move over as soon as they see a fast car approaching from afar. Based on my experiences from driving in New Jersey, PA, and New York, Americans are completely selfish drivers. They'll either sit in the left lane at a snail's pace and block up traffic or tailgate you even though you're going 15mph above the limit.
@TheHighwayStories10 жыл бұрын
So, I believe the situations similar to this one should be well known to you. Tailgater vs. Left Laner
@TheMobileShit10 жыл бұрын
Agree, that's 100% true!
@SamCyanide7 жыл бұрын
if you're going 15 over and you're getting tailgated that means you need to get in the fucking right lane
@adilusa7 жыл бұрын
I drive the way you are talking about although I live in US but, but... I've got my first driver's license in Russia
@sajalpatil65927 жыл бұрын
Damn! U should try driving here in India. That will probably make u forget about US stubborns!
@Mikei9710 жыл бұрын
I suddenly want to move to Germany...
@wylnd7 жыл бұрын
Mikei97 Don't, too many rules
@ezassegai47937 жыл бұрын
Mikei97 get over here
@__-G-__6 жыл бұрын
i want to move out
@albonator96226 жыл бұрын
Mikei97 Do it! U can drive as fast you want 😁
@xrecix6 жыл бұрын
Mine Miner Give me an example please.
@Jeysson_936 жыл бұрын
I cried a little.. what a beautiful story .. need more people like this to make roads a better place.
@batujo888 жыл бұрын
you must see what trucks driver does when they overtakes each other..it is pretty amazing and respectful..
@frwgles8 жыл бұрын
True
@arminbarthelme61537 жыл бұрын
Right. Truck Drivers have their own "thank you" its "Blinker Left - Right - Left - Right"
@Wiikendzgoodmix7 жыл бұрын
Armin Barthelme Standard thank you in Sweden, along with hazards..
@derkuhschubser64887 жыл бұрын
No that is fucking frustrating for the other driver when they overtake each other.
@afe317 жыл бұрын
Sometimes the overtaken truck driver flashes his front lights to show the overtaking truck driver that he has now enough safety distance and can now move back into the right lane. Then the overtaking truck driver flashes his turn signals alternately a few times to say Thank You.
@Endorion_YTC6 жыл бұрын
In the US, the driver in front would brake check us and blame us for the accident.
@PropperNaughtyGeezer6 жыл бұрын
Thats forbidden in Germany.
@Dave-dh7rt2 жыл бұрын
@@PropperNaughtyGeezer it is here, too but people do it anyways
@FlexSZN232 жыл бұрын
They would revoke your license, vehicle and throw you in jail for that in a civilized country like Germany
@Endorion_YTC2 жыл бұрын
@@PropperNaughtyGeezer I see yeah, also here too in the U.S. Brake checking is less common to happen in Germany than the U.S.
@markgentry66882 жыл бұрын
In the US it's the entitled lane. Never mind the speed limit. Foot to the wood until you hit something then it's a 50 car pile up becsuse the leader of the pack did Not have control of their vehicle !
@yassinesoufy19888 жыл бұрын
Not everybody can communicate like this ... They are very few :)
@petya53146 жыл бұрын
wanis bazzi My dad can communicate like this!
@ryanskystorm5276 жыл бұрын
Hah! I learned this from my father!
@imherebud2 жыл бұрын
Only "drivers" can understand this Buddy
@lalajdhfbdj7 жыл бұрын
In Malaysia ur hazards means wtf and a flash means fuck you
@zoolkhan7 жыл бұрын
you have cars in malaysia? :-)
@Ryuga117 жыл бұрын
As a malaysian, I myself uses hazards to say "thank you".. some other drivers i encounter also uses this function. Although indeed a flash to the front car does indicates them to "watch out", or "give way"
@ThesexyMrX7 жыл бұрын
In Chicago, flash means put your lights on its late, and your car is dark. On the highway, it means slow down, cops are up ahead to oncoming traffic..
@wetlettuce47687 жыл бұрын
+ThesexyMrX We do the exact same thing about warning for cops/speed traps ahead got to look out for each other also if the cops don't make good money on that road maybe they will stop setting up on it and leave us alone :D
@NieboZ7 жыл бұрын
man i love when good drivers understand eachother in the road like this!
@lazowayne6 жыл бұрын
Als ich auf der schweizer autobahn war mit meinem 911 und ich einen c63 amg überholt habe, sah ich nur eine lichthupe von ihm... ich dachte mir: was ist mit dem los? Nimms sportlich mein freund... doch dann realisierte ich, dass er mich vor einem blitzer gewarnt hat 👍🏻 am ende des tages sind wir doch alles auto-fans... egal welcher marke 🙌🏻
@PorscheCayenneS5 жыл бұрын
„Nimms sportlich mein Freund“ xDDD
@KeeT4Life7 жыл бұрын
Hatte man so was aehnliches mal in Hannover (bin Bremer) ; bin auf der Fahrenwalder Stadteinwärts zu schnell gefahren und hinter mir ein BMW mit lichtdauerhupe... habe abgebremst und schwupp wurde ich von eine Blitzer gerettet :) ich bedanke mich immer mit Warnblink.
@passerati_ab7 жыл бұрын
Frontscheibe waschen ;-)
@baranguler11689 жыл бұрын
If he did followed/joined you there is a good chance he did it deliberately to save both gas and "traffic-stress". I have done it a lot when in Germany. Join one or two cars. Saves me gas by going through slipstream and clears traffic for me = less stress. Going fast solo in Germany burns a lot of fuel. Especially when you have to stop for traffic all the time.
@johnmichaeltwist50866 жыл бұрын
Slipsteam? He would have to be MUCH closer to take advantage of that, at most 20 feet. You'd have to learn a little of fluid mechanics. On contrary, that driver found himself in a TURBULENT WAKE, which wasted his gas.
@pawe87136 жыл бұрын
John Michael Twist answer after 3 years.... That's what KZfaq turning in
@johnmichaeltwist50866 жыл бұрын
Paweł Troczyński first of all it doesn't matter how long passed, truth is truth. Secondly, I did not answer anything here.
@cff11053 жыл бұрын
@@johnmichaeltwist5086 isn't turbulent air easier to cut through? On surfaces the turbulent air gives more resistance because of friction but not at the peak or the front of the object. So it would depend on the overall surface area of your windshield, bonnet and roof compared to the surface area of your grill and bumper colliding with the less resistant turbulent air. There are so many factors to calculate that it would waste everybody's time here. But in fact the closer you are to the leading car the better. So even though I am very late i think it's still important to know a bit more about aerodynamic factors on objects such as cars or planes.
@SuperCool21218 жыл бұрын
Freut ihr euch auch immer wenns es denn mal einer checkt das man sich bedankt hat? :D
@SWiSSlLiX8 жыл бұрын
+Julian S jedesmal :D In der Schweiz ist dies noch oft vertreten. Warnblinkanlage für zwei bis drei mal aufblinken lassen um sich zu bedanken und du erhälts in 8 von 10 Fällen ein "Bitte" zurück - egal in welcher Form :D Ich sags ja, so macht das Autofahren Spass.
@moritz19328 жыл бұрын
+Julian S Ich hab davon noch nie gehört :o ich bin aber auch erst 18, habs also jetzt früh genug gelernt :D
@SuperCool21218 жыл бұрын
Moritz 19 Sehr gut! Dann mal gute fahrt!
@SWiSSlLiX8 жыл бұрын
wird schon irgendwann mal klappen :P Moritz 19
@deadmoldable7 жыл бұрын
warnblinkanlage auf der autobahn bedeutet stauende voraus. es wäre ziemlich blöd dieses signal zu entwerten.
@hans6304 Жыл бұрын
I can watch this many times with happy tears. There are so many drivers out there with no comprehension of how to say thank you and acknowledging the kind deeds of others.
@sin2k87 жыл бұрын
gotta love the German “Autobahnfreundschaft“
@Bruce-19567 жыл бұрын
The Germans are great drivers. In The Netherlands he would have gone even slower to bug you!!
@Arlind227 жыл бұрын
I know exactly what you mean. The Dutch mentality is: "I'm driving the speed limit, wtf do you want?"
@SkabieSkabieSkabie7 жыл бұрын
Sam F Kom je ooit in Duitsland in de zomer? Zo ja, dan weet je wat een puinhoop het is.
@Bruce-19567 жыл бұрын
Ja, regelmatig. Nooit problemen gehad. Ook nooit in de winter manden, in tegenstelling tot Nederland................
@SamyasaSwi7 жыл бұрын
Well, dat zou inderdaad mijn instinct zijn. In de ogen van velen ben ik waarschijnlijk irritant, maar wat ik irritant vind is om telkens van links naar rechts en weer naar links te gaan omdat iemand met 140 langs me wilt, terwijl ik net iets langzamer rijdt terwijl ik wel auto's van me blijf passeren. Kan gewoon niet tegen opdringerig gedrag...
@KennyNGA7 жыл бұрын
dutch people cant fucking drive i live at the dutch border in germany
@lawnboy81SMS10 жыл бұрын
Too bad people in the U.s. can't understand that sort of communication. -___- flash your brights at them and you're the A-hole because of it. Not many people take kindly to things here in the U.S. unfortunately.
@TheHighwayStories9 жыл бұрын
Miracles happen... sometimes! Keep Right PASS LEFT
@AudiTTN9 жыл бұрын
lawnboy81SMS Don't worry. Also in Europe is awaiting your turn to overtake more appreciated than flashing your lights in the distance as you were God and everybody has to move out of the way. Trust me.
@presidenttnediserp4287 жыл бұрын
yep! I live in the U.S. where if you flick your turn signal on most drivers will speed up to block you so that you will merge behind them instead of in front of them because they fear being slowed down by you. that's only one of many that I can list here. if I listed all of the inconsiderate actions of drivers, I would fill up this comment section!
@danielfl.93479 жыл бұрын
Thats why I love to drive on the autobahn when Im on vacation (I'm from Denmark)
@FUBAR76210 жыл бұрын
Its very nice to look at respect on the road. Greetz from Germany!
@cda_aco6 жыл бұрын
Thats a really beautiful thing to see, i enjoy a lot when i see those videos related to kindness in traffic. Because i barely see them in my life.
@GKBehindTheWheel2 жыл бұрын
This is what I love so much about the Autobahn. Yes, people drive at crazy speeds, but they don't take this unique privilege for granted and show their gratefulness by being respsonsible and conscientious. They're fully aware of their surroundings, the rules and the limits of their own vehicle and act accordingly. Of course, you'll always encounter the odd hooligan or jerk, but most people, like the ones in this video, are polite and respectful.
@jgdooley20032 жыл бұрын
On its own speed is not a killer but law enforcement can easily measure speed so it comes up as an easy thing to prosecute. Couple that with toxic under rating of speeds for different roads and situations and you have the stupid laws that exist in many countries. In Ireland it is very rare for the police to pull over middle lane and outer lane hoggers clogging up traffic on our multilane roads. These creatures either lack the ability or confidence to pull in when approached from behind by faster traffic. Even worse are the ones who drop speed to below the posted when they see something unusual on the other side of the motorway. Rubber neckers.These creatures are never pulled for their moronic behaviour. Worse are the "dog in the manger" types whose attitude seems to be:" I am afraid to go faster than 5% below posted and I. will be damned if anybody is going to pass me". I have in ten years of motorway driving seen three of these creatures pulled over by unmarked police cars for this behaviour. It should happen a lot more.
@HarrisChoudhry Жыл бұрын
@@jgdooley2003 I agree. People follow and enforce the law for no reason whatsoever as if its the word of god when in reality they're just road Karens that act like they're just being safe when in reality they just have an ego.
@Gravedig0011 ай бұрын
Clear communication without any word. Beautiful! 😊
@OGMASSA9 жыл бұрын
I was there for a week last year I couldn't belive how nice the drivers were.
@mytriggertime26106 жыл бұрын
I drove the autobahn in 1990 , I was 16 visiting Germany with my dad. The driving etiquette there is awesome!
@PEROXOR6 жыл бұрын
"Autobahnkumpel" - means "highway buddy", a driver who drives with pretty the same speed, acceleration and horsepower, like you, so he follows a long distance (or you follow^^) - its allways nice to have a polite Autobahnkumpel, helping each other. In German its called "freihalten".
@endlesswisdom27652 жыл бұрын
Not often do you see BMW and Audi working in such a lovely harmony. Great video
@beatsbybrandon9026 жыл бұрын
If only 90% of drivers were like this, I'd be happy
@thatguy14136 жыл бұрын
I must say that everytime i drive in Germany i can really see how people there respect each other on the road. I really enjoy driving there !!
@alexanderkubanski95637 жыл бұрын
If everyone drove like that, no one would ever crash and the world would be a better place! What a nice guy!
@wetlettuce47687 жыл бұрын
Unfortently stubborn asshats who get angry easily are among us
@stratfordbaby7 ай бұрын
It does happen. Rarely. But when it happens, it makes it all the more sweet.
@eNnoS13378 жыл бұрын
da geht einem das Herz auf ! deutlich bessere Autobahn Videos als die restlichen Stresser Videos auf YT
@BIGGELATO3 жыл бұрын
I experience this every now and then and all I want to do is high five the person and grab a drink, coffee, whatever, its on me haha
@johannezej80023 жыл бұрын
if we meet in trafic some day in this kind of situation. im in bro!
@BIGGELATO3 жыл бұрын
@@johannezej8002🤙 🤣🍻
@KKKkiri9 жыл бұрын
I do that always as well, never slow down the fast moving vehicles in left lane.
@rifqihatta2 жыл бұрын
This is the grown man version of meeting that cool kid at the playground
@crazycarkane6 жыл бұрын
I love when that happens! I let a guy pulling a huge boat get in front of me then he let me pass him on my main road home. Thanks for sharing this awesome experience.
@Xerkrosis10 жыл бұрын
I think there's a misconception here.^^ In Germany you have to drive as right as possible. You're breaking the law if you hinder other drivers by staying on the left line. ;) => Rechtsfahrgebot
@szeddezs9 жыл бұрын
Xerkrosis Yeah but in this case the right lanes weren't empty and the Audi didn't have to move, he did it purely out of being considerate and friendly.
@TheHighwayStories7 жыл бұрын
Absolutely not. It's true that you have to drive to right when not passing, but in this case look what happened. At 0:22 the white Sprinter in starting his pass moving to the middle. 3 seconds later this Audi driver decides to move over and let me go by even though that Mercedes van is already established in the middle. He DIDN'T HAVE TO switch the lanes if that would cause him to brake. He has a right to continue driving in his lane and move over after the pass is completed. Yet he decides to give up his speed and move over and let's me by. That was very courteous on his part.
@Nightdare7 жыл бұрын
***** What the guy in the Audi did was create a possible dangerous situation. What he did may have appeared courteous, but wasn't a smart move Imagine if you came up at a higher speed, (you were only doing 150-160, many drive a lot faster than you did, I know I did on the A57 last weekend) the guy switches lane, crashes onto the sprinter and spirals back on your lane No way you could save yourself from that ...they would be pulling the both of you out of your wrecks in the guardrail the correct course action for him would have been to move to a lane sooner, or wait until he passed the other vehicles Also: don't use your hazard lights for thanks, many of us could think you are approaching congested traffic (whenever approaching slow or stationary traffic on the freeway, you use your hazard lights to prevent those coming behind you from parking their car in your trunk)
@TheHighwayStories7 жыл бұрын
I know I should've use left/right/left turn signals combination, but that day my highway convenience turn signals feature was engaged and with that I would get left/right/left/left/left... and I hate that. Also for those who actually pay attention to the road it shouldn't be that big of a deal since, as you probably noticed that as well, during actual emergency the hazard lights comes on with the brake lights simultaneously because this is dictated by driver's instinct. Although I see less and less drivers using the warning signals in such matter these days, and that's sad.
@TheHighwayStories7 жыл бұрын
You're not talking about Germany my friend! What you're describing sounds like the North American attitude. In Germany something like that is EXTREMELY rare.
@Tavarish1238 жыл бұрын
lol seid ihr vieleicht naiv, der brauchte nur einen *** der vorraus fährt und als vorwarner für blitzer etc fungiert xD
@MarcelgoesFreaky8 жыл бұрын
+Tavarish123 >autobahn
@JohannaMueller578 жыл бұрын
+Tavarish123 * = dummen schwanz
@MarcelgoesFreaky8 жыл бұрын
JohannaMueller57 ich finde seinen kommentar zwar auch merkwürdig, allerdings setzt du einen drauf. du hast es geschafft mit nur 2 wörtern alle möglichen fehler zu machen. du solltest in zukunft einen helm tragen.
@MarcelgoesFreaky8 жыл бұрын
jupp. macht das ganze selbstverständlich wesentlich besser. verzeihe mir.
@JohannaMueller578 жыл бұрын
Das nächste mal gleich richtig hingucken! Ich verzeihe dir, Schatz. Jetzt mach essen!
@CamViesky Жыл бұрын
Here in Canada the limit usually isn’t above 110 unless you’re in BC. But I was driving to PEI where their limit is 90, but me and 2 other drivers were pacing each other doing about 140-160😅. Joining each other in each passing lane. Loved every second of it. When the first guy turned off to his house he waved as I passed.
@faisal6939317 жыл бұрын
we do have such an attitude at my country on the roads and even specially with the T junction too :)
@fargoththemoonsugarmaniac10 жыл бұрын
Actually this is not "nice" from him, but rather the standard procedure. If you drive on the left lane with low speed (which you're not supposed to do since the left lane is for overtaking and you generally have to stick as far to the right as possible) you have to make way for faster cars behind you. Normally the right lane is for trucks and slower vehicles, mid lane for cars and the left is only used to overtake. If you're using the left lane eventhough the mid lane is clear, you'll get a fine. Nothing special here. PS: Of course he was nice (flashing headlights and making way) but it's normal here.
@SchweinungHD9 жыл бұрын
But still, there are a lot of people that don't make way for other drivers overtaking. I live in Norway though, but still, a relatively large amount of drivers don't know what you are speaking of. Unfortunately. So I liked the driver in the video, the one making way for the faster driver even though it would mean that his speed would have to be reduced. There really isn't so many of those people, and that driver is to be honored! :)
@svengoris64689 жыл бұрын
NoNoNo you have it wrong; the right lane is for trucks, grandpa's and idiots that drive the speed limits - the middle lane is for passing by everyone that drives the speed limit or slightly above it on the left lane and the left lane is for the "normal" people (who drive as fast as they please no matter the state of their tires or the weather). And all of the lanes or for the lane surfers, preferable those who are to lazy, to important or to indifferent towards their own and others safety to use their indicators.
@basswarnow9 жыл бұрын
The right lane is NOT for trucks. This common misconception is the reason why so many idiots turtle on the middle lane and hinder the traffic from flowing freely. Everyone is obligated to use the far-right lane as long as he is not overtaking. This applies on every road, no matter how many lanes it has.
@svengoris64689 жыл бұрын
yeah idiots like you who always are speeding on the left lane and without signaling and/or cutting off everyone else to take their exit...
@TheHighwayStories7 жыл бұрын
Absolutely wrong. It's true that you have to drive to right when not passing, but in this case look what happened. At 0:22 the white Sprinter in starting his pass moving to the middle. 3 seconds later this Audi driver decides to move over and let me go by even though that Mercedes van is already established in the middle. He DIDN'T HAVE TO switch the lanes if that would cause him to brake. He has a right to continue driving in his lane and move over after the pass is completed. Yet he decides to give up his speed and move over and let's me by. That was very courteous on his part. And that why I will always admire those polite drivers. I believe they deserve my/our appreciation for their courtesy, even though some may say it's "just" normal. Trust me, they need my/our recognition and I'm pretty sure that's very encouraging to them. It's doesn't cost much but certainly you'll make their day.
@mytten7 жыл бұрын
Guess i am a nice driver then, i do this a few time everytime i am on the highway xD
@wetlettuce47687 жыл бұрын
Me too although I live in the UK so we have stupid limits on our motorways I still drive to Autobahn rules and cruise at 90 and if someone faster is coming up behind me I will always pull over or speed up if I'm unable to
@boggsty2 жыл бұрын
Idk about other countries but on the Autobahn many truckers especially german ones give thanks with a right-left-right indicator signal. I always do that when they let me pass and they always flick the beams. It‘s a great feeling of non-toxic communication in traffic
@Kalaschnikev3 жыл бұрын
That‘s how our Autobahn works!! Gotta love it mate
@gene98286 жыл бұрын
i feel very good when some1 thanks me in traffic after i do something like that for him
@BoyzNAcne10 жыл бұрын
did you turn on your hazards to thank him?? nobody would understand that in america..they don't even understand that i'm letting them switch lanes by flashing my high beams at them .... :(
@TheHighwayStories10 жыл бұрын
I'm afraid you are right, but still worth trying. Let's look at this as an addition to non-existent drivers educational program.
@infinitycam0710 жыл бұрын
Yes it's common in Germany to thank someone with the hazards or sometimes to say sorry. Sometimes people also turn on their indicators one time left-right-left to say thank you. Really nice clip here. Would like to see such things more often on the Autobahn.
@TheHighwayStories10 жыл бұрын
infinitycam07 Here is example of proper way to "say" Danke: Tailgater vs. Left Laner
@taztaz7910 жыл бұрын
Thats because in US they always drive with their indicator on.. left or right one.. or the hazards.. lol.. When i was in florida for 3 weeks i saw maybe 20 cars doing that on the freeway.. WTF?!?!?! :) Since car got the "auto" 3 time blink when hitting the indicator lever i now use the hazards to thank people. I have a feeling everyone does that nowdays too.. Before it was "left,right,left,right" indicator to thank someone. But it's not possible to do anymore in an easy way in a modern car :)
@TheHighwayStories10 жыл бұрын
taztaz79 Watch this clip: Tailgater vs. Left Laner. It shows the different ways to say "thank you".
@TheTigerBeast2 жыл бұрын
we also do this in Romania. I sometimes drive slowly on county roads/national roads and i let people behind me overtake by simply using the right blinker three times, they overtake me and use the hazards to say "thanks" and i flash them to tell them "you're welcome" we also use flashing lights to let each other turn in non-traffic lights intersections and when there is police, we flash the other car on the opposite lane, they raise their hand in a way to say thank you (in both cases) and most of them will make a hand gesture like the one we use when we tell someone "come here" when the road behind them is clear of police. Truck drivers after flashing the other truck for police will raise one finger pointing up meaning that the police is up the road and a bit far away or point the finger down to indicate the police is nearby.
@svenf.10477 жыл бұрын
Great to see that some people exctualy know and understand how to drive and know and understand the unwritten rules of the road.
@krebsandi8 жыл бұрын
Nur mal so. Das DANKE-Zeichen ist einmal!!! links und einmal!!! rechts blinken
@blablupp56698 жыл бұрын
+krebsandi rischdig. Warnbinker heisst fick dich.
@AudiTTN9 жыл бұрын
Yes. The smartass uses you as a sort of ramp. Drive 10km/h slower than the guy in front of you and you don't have to slow down the whole trip. De faster guy in front of you cleares the path for you while he's braking and accelerating.
@turboseize9 жыл бұрын
+Audi TT 8N 225 And, on sections with speed limits, acts as your "Minensuchhund" - mine detection dog. HE will run into speed traps, the following car will see the flash and can brake...
@99DJRS8 жыл бұрын
+Audi TT 8N 225 But it's way more fun to drive as fast as possible :D every time on the Autobahn I throttle as fast as possible
@wetlettuce47687 жыл бұрын
Done this before when I had a tailgater behind me with a whole load of cars infront that would not get out of my way so I pulled over got in behind the tailgater and let him do the dirty work for me. I have to admit the tailgater became my friend for that drive :D
@fahadnadir24036 жыл бұрын
Wet Lettuce i do that sometimes 😁
@RitchieV6 жыл бұрын
It’s the simple things like this that make driving on the highway a pleasure!!
@kazimierzbujakiewicz72076 жыл бұрын
This is the way to do it! Just arrived from Poland yesterday, they can learn a lot from such gentleman behaviour. Such a difference I politeness.
@asgon0809 жыл бұрын
In germany it is a law that you habe to move over, if someone is faster than you! The left line is only for overtaking slower cars and eventually for driving like hell with 250km/h (155mps) and more or something like that haha no just kidding ... if you're fast, you can drive left, but you have to mover right, if someones faster is behind you. And I would prefer everyone to use left line only for overtaking cause in germany are areas on the "Autobahn" (how everone called it - which is only the german word for "Highway") where no speedlimits are. So sometimes a Lamborghini or something like that drives so fast (legal at these areas), that he couldn't prevent a crash so easily as you think, if you drive 100km/h (62mps) haha And if he could, he wouldn't be very amused of this almost accident. On the other side I have to say, that not everyone is driving like that rule (-.-) So it's even surprised me as a german, that he let you pass especially because he have to breal down a bit! Very mature! But most of germans wouldn't ... either they are stupid and didn't learn this law in driving school ore there are just as*holes with a small ego!
@asgon0809 жыл бұрын
have* (Sorry ... with Note 3 Update for Android 5.0 Lollipop) my Keyboard changed a bit haha excuse possible speöling mistakes haha)
@H8ts8 жыл бұрын
And what? This is just normal behavior, leaving fast lane when there is a faster car behind you...
@cosmonautilus11816 жыл бұрын
H8ts if you only knew how many times this doesnt happen lol
@taoh34736 жыл бұрын
It doesn't surprise me either, it s common behaviour here too, not specially to Germany highway
@johannezej80023 жыл бұрын
Happens alot in Sweden to, I always thanks a kind driver!
@zaptor2342 жыл бұрын
One time i was exceeding a vehicle on a highway but i saw a car moving very fast towards me, so i gave up my exceed to let him pass but he actually flashes me to continue, what a nice guy :)
@allinoner8 жыл бұрын
Tip: Hazzard lights mean ...something bad...for themselves ...when you turn them on you actualy show him that he did something wrong. signal left right left right ...means thank you :)
@metubeusercom8 жыл бұрын
in japan they use hazards to say thank you for giving way
@wetlettuce47687 жыл бұрын
A short burst of hazzards either means sorry or thanks depending on situation, if you want to show someone behind they did wrong you either flip them the bird or throw your unfinished milkshake/coffee at their windscreen
@nufsu8 жыл бұрын
awwwwwwwww
@yo-d72442 жыл бұрын
Its always nice when u see someone doing this kind of nice stuff on the road. We should be considerate to other ppl.
@franciscodias10602 жыл бұрын
How to make car guy friends in the middle of the Autobahn:
@MrStubbs81576 жыл бұрын
Dont use the warning sides as it could potentially mean getting a fine for false usage. Just saying ;) Other than that: It used to be nearly EVERY car on tge autobahn back in the day, but it seems, although having much more hours to do before getting the license, people dont care anymore and will have the standpoint: 120 kph is fast enough for the traffic, so I can cruise on midlabe and even be the reason for deadly accidents as more than 70% of the accidents are due to the bad behaviour of unexperienced drivers driving slow and unpredictable or even react wrong. It is so easy: Just stopp being a lazy cruiser and do your job and go furthest right lane as you potentially go....even if you driving at 160kph! With that alone, 10% less people would die immediately...something that people arent aware of. German autobahn get filled with ignorant people, millenials, etc. All these hours and noone learned anything from it. They need to make it more challenging to get a license and potentially much more expensive, if you are a loser. Sorting out potential deathtraps would be awesome! Well...back in the day, also only male drove autobahn as the women didnt really want to. They had fun, respect and even on a crowded day, all that worked absolutely amazing. Nowadays I feel like driving in the states...as if people got their license in under a day of training. :)
@JaniceHope9 жыл бұрын
It's nice to know that you want to communicate with the person freeing your lane.. but please consider the other cars seeing your hazard lights. Yes, the near area behind you seems clear... at first glance ... but there're cars in the back who will wonder what emergency/hazard you are signaling and thus slowing their speed. You're potentially hindering traffic behind you without you even knowing with your "talking". Anyone who is driving fast on the autobahn and sees hazard lights will immediately reduce their speed (aka slam the breaks) at least for me that's an almost automatic reaction with no further thinking about it. And you're also violating traffic law. According to §15 and 16 StVO it is illegal to use hazard light for other purposes than warning others about danger. Considering your other videos you should know that. The universal "thank you" on german streets is a visible open and raised hand (as if greeting someone).
@turboseize9 жыл бұрын
+JaniceHope In the old days before "comfort indicators" it was common just to light your indicators up just once on each side. On most modern cars, this would not longer work, because they always light up three times, so the emergency lights came into use... But U fully agree, If your car is too new, th eopen hand is better than hazard/emergency lights.
@JaniceHope9 жыл бұрын
Martin Rudolph Even in the old days it was not common in fact this behavior seems to have started some time after the reunification. Don't know where you live or grew up, but even "back then" it was not allowed on german streets to behave that way. Srsly, if someone wants to talk or communicate while driving get CB radio, a passenger or better hold a coffee klatch at home. "Talking" with your hazard/emergency lights is more than a nuisance or bad habit, it can be dangerous on the autobahn.
@turboseize9 жыл бұрын
left-right-left was quite common, especially amonst truck drivers (also it has always been sligtly illegal, in a way as this use of the indicators is nowhere mentionend in the StvO)...), hazard lights came only later. And I agree, hazard lights as "thank you" are not a very good idea, for the precise reason that whenever I see hazard lights before me I instinctively slam the brakes... But I strongly disagree with your point regarding communication in general between drivers. A little bit of cooperation makes driving much smoother and safer, and cooperation requires some communication. Perhaps just not with the hazard lights...
@lolman778 жыл бұрын
+JaniceHope Are you f... serious?! Did you ever drive a car? Really? He did not scared anybody, and he would never be scary for anyone, especially here. That is just so ridiculous. Ppl are not that stupid. If they are in front of a clear road, and see 2 hazard blinks, they won't decrease their speed and they will understand that the guy say something to an other. Come on, you are making a scene from absolutely nothing. What about the trucks flashing the overtaking truck to tell him he can come back on the right lane and finish his overtaking move? "OMG, a truck is flashing, there is a danger on the road, let's jump on the brakes!!" Man, continue to use your hazard lights, it is totally fine and nice.
@TheHighwayStories8 жыл бұрын
+JaniceHope The universal Thank You is: "left/right/left" turn signals combination. It has been known for many, many years now. However with a comfort feature engaged I'm getting "left/right/left/left/left"... and I hate it! About the emergency signaling though. Have you noticed one very important thing? Every time you see a hazard lights flashing for some type emergency, the brake lights come on right with it. And that's the true indication of danger ahead.
@Mart_751210 ай бұрын
Show this to everyone who thinks Germans are rude, then talk about the road rage, Karens, shootings, etc in car-dependent countries like US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, etc.
@JB-xg4fc Жыл бұрын
That’s the most wholesome thing ever
@automation729511 ай бұрын
This is very wholesome, bad drivers are type of person who rape their women.
@solidevries68458 жыл бұрын
If you turn on the warning ligths i would assume your car has broken down and it means you are a danger for traffic because you will slow down quickly. You shouldn't use it except of warning traffic that comes after you.
@solidevries68458 жыл бұрын
i usually take my hand from the steering wheel and lift it to say thank you
@TheHighwayStories8 жыл бұрын
+Soli DeVries What do you do at night then?
@solidevries68458 жыл бұрын
he will have his lights on, he will see it
@Wiikendzgoodmix7 жыл бұрын
People in countries where you talk between cars know what he means.
@BluTrollPro7 жыл бұрын
It is norm in a lot of Europe to signify 'thank you' or 'sorry'. Hazards or left right left right or a wave if visibility allows.
@Marco-vp8wl2 жыл бұрын
I did this once on the italian autobahn, in the middle of the night. Had to overtake a car and once I moved over saw, that there was a car approaching from far back with way more speed. So I moved back over, slowed down a tiny bit and let him fly by. Same thanks / your welcome communication as in the video. ^^
@danielmfpv54752 жыл бұрын
These little interactions while driving always make my day.
@krzysztofczerminski51356 жыл бұрын
Gotta love this way of communication
@MrZillas Жыл бұрын
I remember, 10 years ago or something I drove a black Mercedes E-Class. I met 3 other black Mercedes E-Classes on the Autobahn, going in a row. I just joined the club, so we were 4 similar cars driving in a row. 😅
@alterbart79167 жыл бұрын
It looks like the 130 zone on A3. I was flashed there few times by mobile speedtraps. So consider this. This dashcam guy was 170 and apparently was willing to keep that speed. The A-guy just put a fast moving flash detector before him. Naturally he was polite. It'd save him money and even a point maybe...
@yourwellwisher89052 жыл бұрын
This is RESPECT which people don't have these days
@WarLock072210 жыл бұрын
I thought that was pretty normal for me to move over and even give up speed to yield for a faster car... until I drove 3000km in 2 days in 4 different EU countries and found out you have to be particularly lucky to meet someone like that on the roads. Props for that.
@imremeh77002 жыл бұрын
I always do this and hope the guy I let past thinks like you do :D This made me want to do it more often and upped my day a notch, thanks!
@Snail2G2 жыл бұрын
I not only love the communication between everyone on the autobahn (flashing high beams to say your welcome, 4ways to say thanks, etc.) but I also love that you guys always say they "joined for my trip" or "followed the rest of my journey" it always sounds like you guys make new friends and travel for hours together lol, like everyone is everyone's best friend 😂
@ANDREPEIXOTO12 жыл бұрын
Here in Brazil it's all about competition instead of kindness. That's sad, but it's awesome to know that there's this whole other level of driving behavior and culture, such as the idea of 'joining' someone on the trip and watching out for each other, instead of trying to overtake each other all over the way. There are times when you meet someone that is kind on the road as well, and is willing to cooperate, and communicate in a nice way like that, but it is rare. I try to do my part on this, for the safety and for the sake of a nice driving/road environment, at least.
@nirajmaru_none6 жыл бұрын
I love that communication!
@himurakenshin60536 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍 That was a decent person and I wish every driver was like that😎
@shrekus539711 ай бұрын
happens very often on there but its always very kind of people that move out of lane or can say sorry if they make a mistake
@Dawson3702 жыл бұрын
I wish people drove like this in California! Refreshing to see people be courteous to each other.
@syntraxglobal40284 жыл бұрын
In my country when you are given a chance by a truck driver to overtake a truck you give him a double horn and he responds with a single
@Smartlion12 жыл бұрын
i don't know exactly why but i find it wholesome how the hazard lights are a way to say "thank you"
@Fancho2136 жыл бұрын
I love long trips on the autobahn when someone is going the same way for a long time and you both just make a random convoy
@iwonder12162 жыл бұрын
I do exactly the same thing. Why worry about somebody anxious to pass you if you can just quickly pull over and get it done with. No stress, no aggravation.
@notgotaname6 жыл бұрын
I thought that was common courtesy. I do this all the time when a big truck is coming up behind me. It’s safer and easier for my car to move into another lane than it is for a big truck to overtake. Makes perfect practical sense to do so. I get a thank you honk from them too which makes the gesture even more worth while.
@ronj99332 жыл бұрын
I always put my hazards on to say “thank you” in the USA, saw truckers do it so I adopted it. Seems like it’s the universal “thank you” signal in car-language.
@MSM4U2POM Жыл бұрын
The driver probably noticed the road ahead was blocked, and figured it wasn't worth remaining in the outside lane. Nothing extraordinary about that, because it happens on European motorways all the time, and it's certainly not unique to the Autobahn. Here in the UK drivers don't (or shouldn't!) use the hazard warning lights to thank others because it's illegal, but they frequently pull over to let others pass, usually because they cannot make significantly more progress in the lane they happen to be using. The rule here is the equivalent of the german "Rechtsfahrgebot", except that we have "Linksfahrgebot" - the obligation to keep as far to the left as possible.
@Dubb10002 жыл бұрын
I can't stress enough (especially to new drivers) how important and valuable courtesy is. Thank you goes a long frickin' way. We all have to share the roads together, so let's make it a pleasant trip.
@jgdooley20032 жыл бұрын
In contrast to at least 2 murders which have occurred on Irish roads in the throes of road rage incidents involving drivers at congested intersections.
@rideroundandstuff6 жыл бұрын
How on earth this isn't the obvious thing to do for most people is beyond me.
@ibra12002 жыл бұрын
this just shows that men are simple creatures, we make friends without ever meeting one another😂
@Zeke_-dg6fo2 жыл бұрын
I frequently pass truckers who want to get over but are unable. Do to cars flooding it past them in a rush so I always let them over and I do the same hazard light thing to signal them to come in my lane and they thank me it's very wholesome for me
@TheHighwayStories2 жыл бұрын
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@siriosstar47892 жыл бұрын
He wasn't being " nice" necessarily , it's the law . if someone wants to pass you , you must move over or get a hefty ticket . the thing that's really amazing on the autobahn is that almost everyone obeys the rules .
@Sandyllum7 жыл бұрын
I am always doing the same,i take it as normal to do not slow others.But its alway nice to meet drivers like this one :)