Right before left GERMAN TRAFFIC Rule 🚗💨!
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The right before left traffic rule in Germany might be confusing at first. But don't worry! In this video, I explain in simple terms the things you need to know about this traffic rule to be able to drive safely in Germany 🚗💨
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straight to the point unlike others making 10min. videos for just explaining right before left! thank u:)
In India, we have a rule called "You before All"
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this rule is a bit confusing for me, as a foreigner driver, specially when the lane is in a T shape. To me is very unnatural that the people coming from a long road, should stop for drivers joining from a road that is ending, at the same time is very unnatural to join in a new road (as the right driver) without checking to the left and giving priority to the faster traffic there.
It took some time to stop failing at this on the driving lessons for the transfer.
exactly my thoughts, I moved here in Germany about 2 months ago and I found this rule to be very weird and confusing while driving
Exactly, this also leads to fuel wastage as person comming will have faster speed and he would apply brakes to stop, the other car from small road will definitely be at a slower speed so it makes sense for him to stop
This is a very simple rule and easy to learn even for children.
@@dj1rst It’s not difficult to understand, but it’s the exact opposite to some other countries which makes it counterintuitive. In my country if you are in the main road, traffic must wait for you. It’s the opposite in Germany, which makes no sense to me.
@@barryd7110well if you are on a main road, you do have priority. if both roads are equal, then you have to let the right one drive first
1:32 You do not need to stop always ..it just means you have to be carefull and if there is a car coming from the right you have to give them their right of way.
I had a hard time understanding this things….you just made it crystal clear! Hats off!
In the end of the video the sign “main road” gives the priority for that intersection only, not the whole road. On the next intersection there will be another sign, and if not, the rule of “give way to those on the right” applies.
The rule "drive right before left" also applies to parking places. And it applies to all roads without traffic signs.
However, it does not apply to property entrances.
Rechts vor links gilt nicht auf Parkplätzen, es sei denn, die Spuren sind eindeutig gekennzeichnet und als getrennte Straßen erkennbar.
Ansonsten gilt "gegenseitige Rücksicht".
@@TheNomad94 You should post this in English, because the people who need to know this the most might not speak German. Indeed, right before left does NOT apply on parking lots.
@@Lukas-bg4yn fair enough
@@TheNomad94 and yet you never bothered.
@@Lukas-bg4yn It is very strange as in my lessons and in videos of others taking their practical tests, when entering the TÜV centre at the end, the instructor explains it is right before left in the parking lot, in my lessons I am told it is right before left when we are in parking lots practising parking or perhaps something else. However it is right, right before left does not apply, I will bring this up with my school shortly.
Nearly.
1. Right before left always.
2. Exception: the yellow sign on the priority road or the red border triangle on the other road, depending where you are driving.
Both signs are always there
The other two signs are different.
The one with the vertical cross is used, when there is right before left, but it might be hard to see or to notice. It is used as an extra remark that it is really left before right.
The other one with the stylized road crossing is contrary an exception. If you are in an area with only right before left with no priority road, than this sign shows the exception, that on this crossing it is not right before left. Often used in zone 30 for example. Zone 30 is defined as drive 30 and always right before left.
She said that.
1) Follow signs
2) If there are no signs then it is right before left
@@reineh3477 yeah she did, but not as exact (as any German would like it to be😂😅)
@@natsudragneel2640 Ha ha, I'm Swedish not German so I'm less picky
Im Bing watching all your videos like Netflix. You and your partner made my life style easy. Thank you 🙏 😊
Thank you, I did not understand much the first time that I watched the video, but after studying the signs a little bit, this makes so much more sense!
The right before left rule also means that if you and another car are in front of each other at a crossing amd want to turn into the same street, the one of you turning right can go before the one turning left.
Thanks. I drive in Ireland. It doesn't apply here. The one turning left has the right of way, because it ill not join a traffic. Good to know some German traffic rules.
@@togugram well that's because you have left-hand-driving.
In Germany we have the opposit so the same rule applies to us aswell just inverted
No, that is wrong! This is not right of way from the right. This is priority of oncoming traffic. It applies in all countries, no matter if they do or do not have right of way from the right.
Danke!!! This is so helpful!!
I love this video and i will be looking to see if you have any others like this. Thank you!
nicely explained..thank you for getting this done
This is very helpful. Can u do a video on parking signs. They feel very confusing also when they additonal sign that augment the meaning
So it’s the complete opposite to the U.K. and Ireland. This really makes no sense to me. Why should the traffic on the main road driving at say 50km/h stop for someone joining the road every time? That just makes it very difficult and annoying to progress down the street.
I‘m pretty sure this applies to 30Km/h or less. I haven’t seen any road wherein the limit is 50Km/h and the „main road“ traffic has no priority.
The “main road” virtually always has priority. This rule applies only at the junction of equal roads.
An odd rule in my opinion, and I know at least France has the same one, thanks for explaining. I'm driving in Europe next month, so the explanation of the signs was useful, thanks
I am going to Germany on Sunday for a week to search for a home. I'm quite nervous about driving there, wish me luck!
Fingers crossed 🤞
Whaaaaat? This is not a universal rule??? 🤣🤣🤣
That is why America has 4 way stop signs. They actually have to stop! Madness Inc.
Thanks for this video
A little confusing, I had to watch this several times. When you said that they "have the way", it sounds very much like they "have to wait", and those are two very different things!
Nunja.
Bei 2:12 fehlt die Abbildung von "Vorfahrt achten", dass bei 1:20 gezeigt wurde.
Und zum Quintett der Vorfahrtzeichen gehört dann natürlich auch noch das STOP-Zeichen, das 2:02 erkennbar ist.
the STOP at 2:02 really means to completely stop (and not only a "rolling stop") and then yield to other traffic. people need to stop at a white line on the road (if available) and then after having completely stopped once can/should continue slowly if they have no clear view yet of traffic on the main road. this STOP sign is no "casual yield" sign like american 4way stops, but is only set up where the effect of a normal yield sign is deemed not to be strong enough.
with the cross at the top left at 2:12 or without this or other signs, the "right before left" always applies by default. having such an optional "extra warning" sign usually is a warning that there will be a crossing with "right before left", with a road which might be not quite obvious, visible or otherwise need special attention. but pay attention for any roads from the right no matter whether there is such an extra warning or (most often) no sign at all.
and finally, the "fried egg" sign should repeat between all crossings along a main road, as a "service" that all following crossings will also have the right of way; until you encounter another similar sign which looks identical but has diagonal stripes through it to indicate the end of that main road.
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Hi from Brasil. Thanks a lot
Thank you!
many thanks, please also guide on Priority with Bend Signs at intersections ,
Never thought this rule could be considered weird ;) Always thought of this to be the most basic rule ever. But obiously I'm just german to the core: there cannot be anything without any rules! :p
Well. On the other hand, we do not need signs. In the US for example you would have 4 stop signs and a lot of hand waving. Easier with left before right.
@@mijp PMFJI: Right before left!
@@paulsj9245 Uhps, yes.
Thomas Müller, es gibt ein paar Ausnahmen. BMW Fahrer..... Die halten keine Regeln ein.
@@mijp In the U.S., at a four-way stop (4 stop signs), if both cars stop at the same time, the car on the left is supposed to have the “right of way.” Unfortunately, most Americans don’t know that. In addition to hand gestures (not always polite ones) people flash their headlights to signal they are yielding to the other person.
Thanks mam nice Information
Very informative
Nearly every country in the world has this rule. It's worrying that people all surprised by it 😬
It’s the opposite to the U.K., Ireland and lots of places around the world. In my country, the traffic progressing down the road has priority, not the car merging from a junction. The German way makes no sense to me.
It is different definitely different than USA. Thank you for sharing.
thanks :)
This is quite basic all over Europe ;)
thanks a lot
What is the rule should there be more than 1 car queuing on your right? Do you let everyone go, or just one?
Hey Jason, you should let all of the cars queuing to the right, unless the driver signals for you to go by hand (that happens sometimes 😉)
Thanks
Because of your Video, i am going to finally buy a bike and start riding in germany. Last time i rode bike was when i was a teenager and now i am almost 40! I am scared of rules here . If i am on road (due to no cycling lane), i am guessing these rules apply to cyclists too? Sorry for asking stupid questions. Thanks for useful content you both create .
Yes, the right before left rule applies to all traffic on the road, including cyclists
if car has priority cross junction but tram is coming from right who goes first.
Usually trams have traffic lights as well and it highly depends on the junction. So it's hard to say just from your comment who has the right of way. If the tram is coming from the right without any light, then of course the tram has the right of way :)
@@simplegermany Thankyou very much for your reply and precious time. 🙏
I live in the Netherlands and it's the same here. I never realized it was not a universal rule. How do other countries determine who has the right of way?
With Stop signs on all intersections and hand signs by drivers or none at all 😂
In Britain: Signs at each and every crossing.
In the USA: Mostly the same, plus the "4 stops" crossings (literally a stop sign at each entrance) and a "first come, first serve" rule.
Over here we fight for our right.
@@NavidKhan1 Where is that? Do you ever arrive at your destination?
We had to quit this Olde traditional Germanic habit 1945 when the %&?$"§! allies stole(!) all our beautiful tanks!
@@paulsj9245 Dhaka, Bangladesh. Do a little YT search on Bangladesh traffic. If driving was a game, Bangladesh would be the final level. Difficulty level: God
Thanks! God bless you
Cld someone please explain to me the right before left rule again, because im struggling to grasp some things she's saying 🙏.
It's like courtesy by rules instead of courtesy by chance.
The sign that ALMOST looks like the black arrow one, but with a black cross instead - I have never seen that in the north of Germany, and IMO it's dumb. From afar it looks like the "the other has to yield at next crossing", by shape and orientation... Confusing if you're not looking with eagle eyes. (the yield sign which also is red rim and white center triangle, has an edge pointing up, not a corner - so it would have been smart to just put that, not sure what they were thinking with this one)
Prioritize the vehicles from the right side. That's all
Seems like a very logical rule. Are you saying USAnian don't do it that way?
No this rule does not exist in the US as far as we know.
Wooooow thanks dear madam
Thanks Jen for such a nice video.
Quick question: whats the difference between two signs( Rhombus shape yellow in the middle vs Triangular red board with black rocket in the middle) . ? both have the priority over right before left , right ? so what are the other differences?
The yellow one applies for the entire road for every coming intersection vs. the red one applies only for the intersection where it is placed. Hope this helps.
@@simplegermany thanks for answering!!
Thanks,
I'm not long back from driving in Germany. I did enjoy your videos before I left. Thanks,
Thank you for the video, but Worst driving rule ever!!! (Would hate to miss those signs, the primary road sign is not even 30cm square) See how you are driving on a more established road, and some little side street gets right away. I hate this rule.
Agreed. It's non-sensical and should have been scrapped long ago . . .
do you have series on all traffic rules ??
I am terrified of driving here LOL. There are so many traffic signs I have no idea, plus I think Germans drive very fast and I always see car accidents - I have been here a week. LOL, Thank you so much for these videos!!!
Take your time tackling driving in Germany. It might seem intimidating at first, but you can do it ☺️. In my experience, it’s not as chaotic as our Latinamerican counties 😝
Right before straight!
Hey there when we have diamond sign (302) is that means that i can go right ahead, also take right and left turn?
The yellow and white diamond sign means you have the right of way, which includes turning right. However, if you want to turn left, you of course need to respect the traffic coming from the opposite direction. They have the right of way and won't stop for you to turn left.
@@simplegermany Fahrschule and Tüv it just capitalistic institution , they focus on faling as many candiadate as possible to earn money. Total shitty system and unregulated one.such a shame
This is not straight to the point, I'm sorry. Yes, you don't need a 10 min video for this rule, but you also don't need a 2m30 video, and, again, this is not to the point, but confusing, beginning with all the exceptions and misleading examples with situations away from the rule in question. All of it can be concluded in just one sentence and with that you'll not even need a video, especially not such a meandering one like this. The sentence is:
“At an intersection/junction with no signs, the vehicle approaching from the right has priority.”
That's all. Easy, isn't it?
This is concluded in the German slogan „Rechts vor Links“ which is hammered in every German from childhood and before the beginning of learning how to participate in driven traffic, be it a tricyle or a truck. Yes, you could put that in a video, but then 20 to 30 seconds will suffice, STARTING with the situation the rule applies to and doing all the exceptions afterwards. and NOT referrring to terms like "main" oder "side" street. If there are no signs, the "size" of the roads in question is meaningless.
Don't get me wrong, I absolutely appreciate your content and all the help it may provide to expats or soon-to-be-expats, but I think, this one has a certain level of confusion. Carry on!
Excellent video. Nothing shouts you are getting Germanized than wearing Jack Wolfskin jacket ;)
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Are we supposed to stop in case of redtraingle with x mark and there are no cars om the right side jkining road?
Yes, it means you need to give way to traffic coming from the right. It’s always a good idea to slow down and really look (as it could also be a bicycle)
@@simplegermany perfect., this clarifies my doubt , Danke sehr!!❤️
He stoped
If the car can pass with the symbol at the time stamp 1:00, how is it different from yellow priority symbol?
The red and black symbol shown in the video is just for that particular intersection. The yellow priority symbol is usually for the whole road.
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may be another 25 years and Germans may become less complex !!!!!
Oh man 😩
Only Germany would make things this complicated. This literally does nothing for safety or efficiency.
This rule is in most European countries.
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This is the stupidest road regulation in Germany... And there are a lot to choose from. Pure idiocy.
Great video though
Very bad explanation, i have not understood anything
Sorry to hear!
Daft rules
Right before Left except in Politics