Rechtsabbieger

right-turning driver / right-turn lane

noun REKHTS-ahb-bee-ger Rare

Usage Note

Rechtsabbieger mirrors Linksabbieger and describes a vehicle or driver turning right, or the dedicated right-turn lane at a junction. Commonly heard in driving lessons and traffic reports.

Examples

"An der Ampel gibt es eine eigene Spur für Rechtsabbieger."

Natural Translation

At the traffic light there is a dedicated lane for right-turning traffic.

Literal Translation

At the traffic light there is its own lane for right-turners.

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