emergency lane
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emergency lane
A clear lane that must be formed in a traffic jam on highways and multi-lane roads for emergency vehicles such as police cars, fire engines, and ambulances.
Bei Stau ist es Pflicht, sofort eine Rettungsgasse zu bilden.
In a traffic jam, it is mandatory to form an emergency lane immediately.
The word is made up of 'Rettung' (rescue), the linking -s, and 'Gasse' (lane/alley). So it literally describes a lane or narrow path for rescue.
Dank der Rettungsgasse kam der Krankenwagen schnell zum Unfallort.
Thanks to the emergency lane, the ambulance reached the accident scene quickly.
The most important and common word combination is 'eine Rettungsgasse bilden' (to form an emergency lane). This is the active process that drivers must carry out in a traffic jam.
Sobald der Verkehr stockt, müssen alle Fahrer eine Rettungsgasse bilden.
As soon as traffic slows down, all drivers must form an emergency lane.
The rule for forming the lane is simple: on multi-lane roads, cars in the left lane move to the left, and all cars in the other lanes move to the right.
Wer bei Stau keine Rettungsgasse bildet, muss mit einer hohen Strafe rechnen.
Anyone who does not form an emergency lane in a traffic jam must expect a heavy fine.
alley
'die Gasse' and 'die Rettungsgasse' are connected when people or vehicles leave a clear path. 'Eine Gasse bilden' (to form a passage) generally means that a crowd moves aside and makes space. A 'Rettungsgasse' (emergency lane) is much more specific: it is formed in a traffic jam on multi-lane roads and is meant for the police, fire department, or ambulances. The words can be confused because both refer to a clear passage. In traffic, however, the precise term is 'Rettungsgasse', not just 'Gasse'.
Bei Stau auf der Autobahn müssen die Fahrer sofort eine Rettungsgasse bilden.
In a traffic jam on the highway, drivers must immediately form an emergency lane.
Die Zuschauer bildeten eine Gasse, damit die Sanitäter schnell durchkamen.
The spectators formed a passage so that the paramedics could get through quickly.