20-second rule on motorways in Germany: Why everyone should know it. As of: February 2, 2024, 5:00 a.m By: Simon Stock CommentsPressSplit Are you familiar with the 20- second rule that applies on motorway in Germany? No? But she should.

Because it saves a lot of stress. Millions of people travel on German motorways every day, but most of them have never heard of it. Not everyone understands the rule. Another common misconception concerns the use of flashing lights on motor highways.