Driving in Germany Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
overview of driving in Germany
About Driving in Germany
—A popular saying and somewhat tongue in cheek political slogan, meaning "free driving for free citizens" - originally coined by the car-driver lobbing group ADAC. Most Germans see their car primarily as a utilitarian object that gets you from point A to point B. They can be quite passionate about cars, though, and more than one comedian has observed that the average German man will maintain his car better than his own bodily health. There is a vocal and well organized minority that sees their car as an object of passion, fun and even love. The ADAC being the second biggest pro-car lobby group in the world (behind its US equivalent, "triple A") is just one example of this. When in Germany, you will see many locals driving Mercedes-Benz and BMW cars. While certainly consideredupper classand
Driving in Germany Travel Guide Sections
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