Originally Posted by
chtiet
All exits are signaled in the exact same way (German love for rules and conventions): sign with exit number and name 1km from exit, sign with localities reachable from exit, as well as name of next exit at 500m from exit, sign to the side with three diagonal bars at 300m, sign with two diagonal bars at 200m, sign with one diagonal bar at 100m (and I believe this one repeats the exit number), sign with names of localities at beginning of deceleration lane, and arrow with the word "Ausfahrt" right at exit. 1km should be plenty of warning when approaching an exit...
Junctions & "triangles" have an additional sign 2km out telling you the name of the junction and the type (ie, junction or triangle).
Indeed you are correct. I was trying to compare (but very badly phrased) the method of indicating exits on the autobahn vice that which pertains in Canada and many US States. I actually like the setup on the autobahn better, but it does take a little while to get used to.
I much prefer driving on the autobahn system to any dual carriageway in Canada or the US (and not simply because of the potential for high speed). I find that they are generally better engineered and much better maintained. Drivers follow the rules of the road, and that predictability must surely contribute to a lower incidence of stress / road rage.
cheers, MWAC