Hollywood makes racing down the German #Autobahn look so much cooler than US Interstate System, but is it really all that epic? Plus, from the MUCH higher cost of der Führerschein (or driver's license) to pricy TÜV inspections and LAWS ON WASHING YOUR CAR (yes, seriously), we round up the biggest culture shocks Americans face while driving in Germany.

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Episode 55 | #lifeinGermany and #driving in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany | Filmed April 26th , 2022

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Quick jump to your favorite section:

00:00 Intro
01:45 What America Gets Wrong About the German Autobahn
06:05 Are German Drivers RUDE?
09:27 Why Jonathan Got Yelled at in a Parking Garage.
12:09 TÜV in Germany vs. "Safety" Inspections in the USA
17:46 I Can't Work on My Own Car?!
20:45 How much does a driver's license in Germany cost?!
23:48 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT NEXT WEEK
26:10 Bloopers

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