A traffic jam has formed on a three-lane autobahn. Where must the channel for emergency vehicles be formed?

On a three-lane autobahn in Germany, when traffic is at a standstill, an emergency lane must be created by vehicles moving to the outer edges. Specifically, vehicles in the left lane move as far left as possible, and vehicles in the middle and right lanes move as far right as possible. This creates a clear channel between the left lane and the middle lane for emergency vehicles to pass through quickly. This rule ensures that emergency responders can reach incidents without delay, even in heavy traffic. The hard shoulder is reserved for breakdowns and is not used as an emergency lane itself.