Originally Posted by
discoverCSG
Driving in Germany is a series of acts of precision executed, in some cases, at very high speeds. Do keep right. Do use your turning signals for every turn or lane change. Don't even think about cruising anyplace but the right lane. Do move to the right when somebody comes up behind to pass you. Then again, precisely BECAUSE of this level of training and precision, driving on Germany's (mostly) well-built and -maintained roads is a great pleasure.
One thing which I really appreciate in Germany and find lacking in America is the use of hazards on the Autobahn. If one is coming up to 'Stau' or a tailback, the driver in front flicks on their hazard lights. Unlike in America where they appear to be only used during a breakdown or road accident, the hazards warn drivers behind that there is congestion up ahead, which often requires quick braking.
I also learned in Germany that when passing a truck, only shift lanes back when one can see the front of the truck fully in the rear view mirror. Shifting any earlier can cut them off at high speed.