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Überholspur

overtaking lane, fast lane

noun ue-ber-HOHL-shpoor Rare

Usage Note

Überholspur is the left-hand passing lane on a motorway or dual carriageway. In everyday speech it often refers to the outside lane used for overtaking; the rule in Germany is to return to the right lane immediately after overtaking (Rechtsfahrgebot).

Examples

"Sie wechselte auf die Überholspur, um den Lkw zu überholen."

Natural Translation

She moved into the overtaking lane to pass the lorry.

Literal Translation

She changed onto the overtaking lane to overtake the lorry.

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