https://german-driving-prep.github.io/tags/buses/Recent content in Buses on German Driving PrepHugo -- gohugo.ioenMon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://german-driving-prep.github.io/p/vulnerable-road-users/Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://german-driving-prep.github.io/p/vulnerable-road-users/<h1 id="rules-for-pedestrians-cyclists--buses">Rules for Pedestrians, Cyclists &amp; Buses </h1><p>Protecting those outside your car is a top priority.</p> <hr> <h3 id="pedestrians-fußgänger">Pedestrians (`Fußgänger`) </h3><ul> <li><strong>Zebra Crossing (`Zebrastreifen`):</strong> You <strong>must stop</strong> if a pedestrian wants to cross or is waiting to cross. Approach with caution.</li> <li><strong>Turning:</strong> When you turn right or left, any pedestrian wanting to cross the street you are entering has priority. You must wait.</li> </ul> <hr> <h3 id="cyclists-radfahrer">Cyclists (`Radfahrer`) </h3><ul> <li><strong>The &ldquo;Right Hook&rdquo;:</strong> The most dangerous situation. When turning right, you <strong>MUST</strong> perform a shoulder check (`Schulterblick`) to ensure no cyclist is continuing straight alongside you. They have priority.</li> <li><strong>Passing:</strong> You must maintain a minimum distance of <strong>1.5 meters</strong> when overtaking a cyclist.</li> </ul> <hr> <h3 id="public-buses-linienbusse">Public Buses (`Linienbusse`) </h3><ul> <li><strong>Case 1: Bus has HAZARD LIGHTS ON at a stop.</strong> <ul> <li><strong>Rule:</strong> <strong>DO NOT PASS.</strong> You must wait behind the bus.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Case 2: Bus at a stop uses its LEFT TURN SIGNAL.</strong> <ul> <li><strong>Rule:</strong> <strong>YOU MUST YIELD.</strong> Slow down or stop to let the bus pull out.</li> </ul> </li> </ul>