Tunnelausfahrt

tunnel exit

noun TUN-el-ows-fahrt Rare

Usage Note

Tunnelausfahrt marks where a road or rail tunnel ends. Strong sunlight at the Tunnelausfahrt can temporarily blind drivers after the dark interior — a hazard addressed by dimming strips and reduced speed limits near exits.

Examples

"Kurz vor der Tunnelausfahrt nimmt die Kurve zu — halte die Spur."

Natural Translation

Just before the tunnel exit the bend tightens — keep your lane.

Literal Translation

Shortly before the tunnel-exit the bend increases — hold the lane.

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