Gegenverkehr

oncoming traffic

noun GEH-gen-fer-kehr Rare

Usage Note

Gegenverkehr is the traffic coming in the opposite direction. Vorsicht bei Gegenverkehr is a standard road sign warning on narrow mountain roads. It is a key term in overtaking decisions.

Examples

"Beim Überholen muss man darauf achten, dass kein Gegenverkehr kommt."

Natural Translation

When overtaking one must ensure that no oncoming traffic is approaching.

Literal Translation

At-the overtaking must one on-it pay-attention, that no oncoming-traffic comes.

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