Rules for Pedestrians, Cyclists & Buses

Protecting those outside your car is a top priority.

Pedestrians (`Fußgänger`)

• Zebra Crossing (`Zebrastreifen`): You must stop if a pedestrian wants to cross or is waiting to cross. Approach with caution.
• Turning: When you turn right or left, any pedestrian wanting to cross the street you are entering has priority. You must wait.

Cyclists (`Radfahrer`)

• The “Right Hook”: The most dangerous situation. When turning right, you MUST perform a shoulder check (`Schulterblick`) to ensure no cyclist is continuing straight alongside you. They have priority.
• Passing: You must maintain a minimum distance of 1.5 meters when overtaking a cyclist.

Public Buses (`Linienbusse`)

• Case 1: Bus has HAZARD LIGHTS ON at a stop.
  • Rule: DO NOT PASS. You must wait behind the bus.
• Case 2: Bus at a stop uses its LEFT TURN SIGNAL.
  • Rule: YOU MUST YIELD. Slow down or stop to let the bus pull out.