A lane terminates on a road with several lanes heading in the same direction. What should you do when driving on the through-lane?

When driving on a through-lane where another lane is terminating, it is important to allow merging traffic to join your lane safely. According to German traffic rules, this follows the principle of the "Wechselverfahren" (alternate merging procedure), which requires drivers to take turns merging into the main traffic flow. This means that both vehicles merging from the terminating lane and those driving on the through-lane should cooperate and maintain safe distances to facilitate a smooth transition for everyone on the road.

If you only drive past vehicles on the terminating lane without yielding, you could create a dangerous situation, as those drivers may not be able to merge properly. Making eye contact alone does not assure safe merging; instead, it's about recognizing the right of others to merge into the traffic stream.

Selecting the combination of allowing vehicles to merge in accordance with the merge procedure, while also being aware of the situation through observation and communication, is crucial for maintaining safety and fluidity in traffic.