Berlin drivers manage to be an aggressive bunch that interestingly enough remain within traffic law, except when it comes to speeding. People will tailgate and potentially flash their lights if they think you’re going too slowly, but ultimately no one will cut you off, make illegal lane changes or otherwise threaten your safety. If you make a mistake, expect to be chastised by fellow drivers since Germans are always aware of who technically is right and love to point out when they notice a transgressor. Bikes can prove another challenge. Parked cars often separate bike paths from streets, so it’s not always easy to see if a bike is paralleling your car. Check your outside mirror repeatedly when turning right to avoid cutting anyone off.

Berlin has relatively few car accidents: just over 10,000 a month, with about 10% of those resulting in personal injury. In 2006, 74 people were killed in traffic accidents in the city.