Comments by "Module 79L" (@module79l28) on "American Reacts to How to Drive on the Autobahn" video.

  1. 8:42 - We have the same rule here in Portugal but many drivers, me included, don't follow it because 1) it goes against the "Keep Right" rule and 2) it contradicts the definition of overtaking: 1) If I have a clear right lane in front of me, I must comply with the "Keep Right" rule and use that lane. I'm in the right, the ones driving in the middle or left lanes are in the wrong. 2) The definition of overtaking states that it implies switching lanes to carry out that manoeuvre, so in a situation like the one in the video I wouldn't be overtaking anyone because I'm not switching lanes and therefore I'm not breaking the "No Overtaking On The Right" rule. If I was behind that white car and used the empty right lane to overtake it, then I'd be breaking the law. The way it's written, complying with our "No Overtaking On The Right" rule (meaning everyone had to switch two or three lanes to the left to overtake the idiots "planted" in the middle lane for kms and kms) just creates far more dangerous situations and disruption to the traffic flow than complying with the "Keep Right" rule and follow the definition of overtaking. 14:00 - "Annoying" is an understatement, Ian. The lack of compliance with that number 3 rule is one of my biggest pet peeves about how some portuguese drivers drive: over here, too many people slow down to 90 km/h (or even less!) a long way before their exit on a 120 km/h motorway, while still on the motorway! 😡
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