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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