Abbiegespur

turning lane, filter lane

noun AP-bee-ge-shpoor Rare

Usage Note

Abbiegespur designates a dedicated lane at a junction that allows vehicles to turn left or right without blocking through traffic. Drivers must indicate and frühzeitig in die Abbiegespur einordnen (merge into the turning lane in good time).

Examples

"Bitte ordnen Sie sich rechtzeitig in die Abbiegespur ein."

Natural Translation

Please get into the turning lane in good time.

Literal Translation

Please arrange yourself in good time into the turning-lane.

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