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marcus Autobahn Lane Etiquette
Stay in the right lane unless you're passing them by (passing them by, oh-oh!)
marcus Swipe through fun trivia cards to discover the rules and myths of Germany's Autobahn.
Running out of gas: Running out of gas on the Autobahn is illegal because it is considered preventable negligence, resulting in a fine.
A traffic regulation requiring drivers to keep to the rightmost lane of a road unless overtaking. On the German Autobahn, violating this mandate can result in an eighty-euro fine.
What is the recommended safe following distance behind the car in front of you on the Autobahn?
What is the German term for the emergency rescue corridor that drivers must form during traffic jams?
If you are in the leftmost lane during a traffic jam, which direction must you pull your car to form the rescue lane?
What penalty can you face in Germany if you pull over on the Autobahn because your car ran out of gas?
On the Autobahn, which side is it strictly illegal to pass another vehicle on under normal driving conditions?
What three safety items are legally required to be inside every vehicle driving on the Autobahn?
How do German police measure and enforce safe following distances on the Autobahn to prevent tailgating?