Accident on the freeway: keep calm!

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On the highway, an accident happens quickly at high speeds and distractions.

Every year, numerous accidents happen on the highway – whether due to wrong-way drivers, speeding or a other misconduct. It is not uncommon for people to be injured or killed.

So what to do if you get into an accident on the freeway, witness it or are possibly even responsible for it yourself??

How to react correctly and which notes the following guide could be of use to you in this situation.

Video: what to do in the event of an accident

highway and accidents: important rules of conduct

On the highway there are usually many drivers traveling very fast. These do not normally expect an accident, colloquially also often called a crash. If it does happen, many people are taken by surprise. Therefore First rule, that all drivers directly and indirectly involved keep calm should. One reduced speed increases the safety of those involved in the accident, as they must first – if possible – secure the scene of the accident.

Below you will find the most important steps once again summarized. this is what you should follow if you are involved in an accident on the highway advised:

Accidents on the highway can pose a risk to other vehicles, especially in the case of trucks carrying hazardous materials

Accidents on the highway, especially involving trucks with dangerous goods, can pose a risk for other vehicles.

All involved should use their car as far as possible park at the edge and the switch on the hazard warning lights.
People, which outside the vehicles move, should have a warning vest carry. Be careful here and pay attention to the traffic.
Adjust your position warning triangle on. This should be several hundred meters from the accident site to ensure that following vehicles are also warned in good time.
If the scene of the accident has been secured as well as possible, you should – if necessary – take precautions notify police, ambulance or towing service.
In the event of an accident, don’t forget to call the exchange insurance data and taking photos or. An accident report and a accident sketch to be made.

In the case of a bus accident on the highway the general instructions for accidents on freeways must also be observed. However, you should act even more carefully, since there are probably many people involved. A sufficient distance is advisable here.

truck accident on the highway: special features

It goes without saying that truck accident to follow the above checklist. A special feature here, however truck with dangerous goods dar. The accident site can be very quickly dangerous especially if explosive substances are involved.

To avoid endangering yourself, do not get too close to the scene of the accident. There are experts who take care of. A keep a distance of at least 60 meters is recommended.

What to do if it is not possible to continue the journey?

A fatal accident on the highway is unfortunately not uncommon.

If you are not directly involved in the accident on the freeway and a continue the journey you are not possible for safety reasons, then you feel the same way as many other drivers behind you: you are stuck in the middle of the road for a while traffic jam.

Of course, this is annoying, because so perhaps appointments are missed or they even arrive late at work. However, it is often a matter of life and death. Keep in mind that there is nothing you can do about it at the moment anyway and keep calm.

To warn other motorists behind you, it is best to turn on the hazard warning lights a. It is also important rescue lane kept clear will. Especially when a fatal or serious accident has occurred on the freeway, a warning triangle must be set up rescue vehicle getting to the scene of the accident. Also a towing service is usually necessary.

FAQ: accident on the freeway

We have compiled the most important rules of conduct for an accident for you in the following list. If you are involved in an accident, please think of your own safety and walk behind the crash barrier when setting up the warning triangle.

Other motorists must form a rescue lane when traffic is at a standstill so that rescue forces can reach the scene of the accident quickly.

Yes. Gaffers who obstruct rescue forces must expect a fine or even a prison sentence of up to one year (§ 323c abs). 2 stgb). Anyone who even photographs or films the injured person is also liable to prosecution, § 201a stgb (german criminal code). For this threatens prison of up to two years or also a fine.

I have a question and that is if a car had an accident on the overtaking lane (freeway) and the car stopped on the right side of the overtaking lane because of this accident and because of fear the driver ran out and left the driver’s door open to the stop. He only switched on the hazard warning lights, but did not set up a warning triangle and only waited for the police on the central guardrail. Then another vehicle came from behind and because the accident site is not sufficiently secured (z.B. With warning triangle) could the 2. Vehicle 1. vehicle not perceived properly and then had to swerve to the left, but since the driver’s door was completely open a collision between door of 1. vehicle and the front right side of the 2. vehicle can no longer prevent. Who would then be liable? or. Who is to blame for the collision??

With kind regards,
ralle

Basically you have committed an offense, because you as a participant in a traffic accident did not secure the traffic, so that it came to another accident. This is usually punished with 35 euros. With regard to the insurance-related settlement of damages, they will at least be partly to blame, if not the main one. It is best to contact a lawyer for this.

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Me is when threading at "stop and go" on the highway a truck drove into it. Now I am accused by the police of a regulatory offense. Probably I have to pay 110 EUR umd get a point. Do I have to attend a follow-up seminar??

Thanks for an answer.

Hello amelie,
if you are still in your probationary period, it is quite possible that you will have to attend a postgraduate seminar after this offence.

Your fine info team

disregarded right of way 100,00€ 1 point.
Rescue lane drive through 100,00€ 1 point
that could happen, although it was on instruction and the other went through too.
But the withdrawal I think is not possible.

Hello dear people,

I have tried to find out what threatens me, but do not really get further
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traffic jam rescue lane.
Left lane I drove on the far left of the guardrail, middle lane full of trucks no rescue lane, from behind tow truck with horn and light (yellow), with insane speed.
I then stood on the left and saw that would never durcjkommen, further ahead was a large gap on the right, I am then purely,
i let the tow truck pass,then wanted to get into the left lane and continue to the beginning of the traffic jam to merge into it.
When changing lanes, it came to a collision with a car, light sheet metal damage scratches, dent, no personal injury.
The tow truck saw this stopped and came running back and asked if we had touched each other?
Since the other party had a small child on board, he told us to follow through the alley, to the front of the police.

I was not so fast with my transporter behind, because I first had to enter the lane and no one made space.
So I was then after about 15 minutes in front, there was immediately the theater started, I could not give a statement, I was immediately yelled at, hit and run,
they threatened to take me to the police station and to immediately revoke my driver’s license.What the prosecutor did not approve (according to the policeman).
I had no opportunity to express myself, I was only yelled at, that I was to blame, he had witnesses that I had driven into it.
He said revocation of the driver’s license 11 months.

I let a tow truck through in the traffic jam, then I wanted to change to the left lane to get into the front lane, like you do.During the lane change there was a collision.Very light damage to the car, no personal injury.The tow truck saw that has stopped came running back and said we should follow through the rescue lane to the police!
I came with the transporter not so fast behind and arrived only later in front, because hardly place was made.
I was immediately threatened by the police with kidnapping to the guard, immediate driver’s license suspension should follow, prosecutor said first no.
I have obstructed no one, nothing blocked, the alley I drove through on instruction, as the other party in the accident also.
What can happen? FS for 25 years 3 points phone and speed.
Mfg thorsten

Hello thorsten,
in this case it is advisable to contact a lawyer.

Your fine info team

Hello dear team,

I had a few days ago an accident on the highway, where I drove on the left, because I wanted to overtake the truck in a short distance. By swallowing and sudden coughing fit, I have with 130km / h (what is prescribed there) the guardrail grazed. After I had the vehicle now again under control, I drove – with attention to the traffic – on the hard shoulder (max. 1km away from the accident). Fortunately no one else was involved! Of course I called the police, who reassured me on the phone. I put on my warning vest and got out on the passenger side to set up the warning triangle.
When the officers came, I described the course of events. Both were visibly happy that I was still alive and that no one else was involved! A fine of 35 € I had to pay and my insurance in knowledge set, because of the autobahn meisterei and the accident.
I am still in the probationary period and hope now that this is not punished with a point, because I have not behaved so seen disorderly. The insurance company told me that if I would bear the damage of the AM itself, I would not of course in the percentages rise. My car needs some new parts, fortunately I am unharmed.
What do I have to expect now?

Thank you in advance& many greetings

Hello jotti,
Unfortunately, it is not clear to us what your question refers to.

Your fine info team

Hello
I have a question I had an accident on the highway by a moment of carelessness I came against a guardrail by the impact the car has turned and has been thrown onto the road then came a following car that has driven into me in the rear. What would come to me how do you see the situation.

Since we are not allowed to give free legal advice, we can not comment on the facts of the case.

Russia policy unclear course in the ukraine conflict – federal government isolates germany from its partners

Who will oppose the russian march?

Washington, paris, london, madrid, rome, madrid the french president expresses understanding. the chancellor’s entry into government comes at a "very difficult time for everyone," emmanuel macron said tuesday evening at the chancellor’s office in berlin.

next to macron stands olaf scholz, the host, almost expressionless, as always. "whoever orders guidance, gets it" – that is the chancellor’s announcement, and he claims to speak "clear words".

But now, with war looming in europe and world public opinion wanting to know what the german attitude is and what sanctions berlin will support should putin actually give the order to invade ukraine, scholz says phrases like "we will act wisely in such an eventuality, which we hope we will not experience."and: "at the same time we have to consider what consequences this has for ourselves."

Scholz remains vague, keeps options open – depending on how badly the German economy could be affected by sanctions or counter-reactions from moscow. To maintain the balance of interests in his coalition, this may be enough.

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abroad, berlin’s stance is increasingly met with alienation. What’s more, doubts are growing among allies about the federal government’s foreign policy resolve, even its reliability.

A halt to the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline? Let’s see, the German energy supply must not be endangered in any case.

Disconnecting Russia from the swift international payment system? Better not, especially german companies would also be affected.

Supply of defensive weapons? By no means. At most, Germany will supply 5,000 soldiers’ helmets, as German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht (SPD) announced on Wednesday.

Germany’s indecisiveness is criticized

At best contradictory signals, at worst pure defensiveness – this is the picture berlin is giving in this most difficult foreign policy situation since the cuban missile crisis. The rest of europe and the u.S. are increasingly perplexed and irritated by berlin’s actions.

The chancellor takes office at a difficult time.

In Eastern Europe in particular, even government representatives are now expressing themselves in a surprisingly undiplomatic manner. polish prime minister mateusz morawiecki is concerned not only about the situation in ukraine per se, but above all about "the reactions of our neighbors in germany in the face of the threat from russia".

latvian defense minister artis pabriks criticized german policy toward russia as "in no way meeting" nato and european union requirements. And ukrainian foreign minister dmytro kuleba, who now stressed that his country would not allow "any major power to impose any concessions on ukraine," never made a secret of what he thought of nord stream 2: nothing.

British show irritation

Above all, the british are also openly expressing their displeasure. Berlin and paris have so far watered down the nato response, conservative MP karl mccartney said this week in a ukraine debate in the house of commons.

foreign affairs committee chairman tom tugendhat urged foreign minister liz truss to talk to germany about arms deliveries to kiev. In her reply, truss seemed to agree with him: "all our allies must be more committed. Britain supplies defensive weapons, supports ukraine economically, and trains armed forces. All our allies must stand behind it."

Prime minister boris johnson, however, also reminded delegates that unlike the united kingdom, germany is dependent on russian gas supplies. "they are in a different situation than we are. Their sacrifice may be very great, but we must hope for the sake of peace that they are willing to make that sacrifice," the head of government said. Scholz had made it very clear to him that nord stream 2 would not go into operation in the event of a russian invasion.

France is holding back open criticism, but is skeptical

In France, too, there is great concern that berlin is being too soft on moscow, not least because of energy policy interests. The German-Russian nord stream 2 gas pipeline is viewed with particular criticism. already a year ago, after the assassination of russian opposition member alexei nawalny, french europe minister clement beaune had said: "france has always had the greatest doubts about this project." finance minister bruno le maire spoke of not wanting to be "in the hands of vladimir putin".

In these days, however, paris avoids open criticism. For even more than Berlin’s reticence, the French are bothered by the fact that Russia and the U.S. could decide on war and peace over the heads of Europeans at the EU’s border. Macron sees the ukraine conflict as further proof of his demand for european sovereignty – and for an effective crisis policy, he needs the german partners at his side.

the elysee palace seeks understanding in background talks. A senior adviser to macron said it was clear there would have to be a "massive response" if russia attacked ukraine. But it is not yet time to talk about the details of a catalog of sanctions and the role of nord stream 2, he says.

Despite all the irritation – now is "simply not the time for berlin and paris to argue," analyzes eric-andre martin, head of the center for Franco-German studies at the paris thinktank ifri. By reviving the normandy format, macron hopes for "a dynamic with which europeans can exert influence".

U.S. considers moving troops to europe at short notice

Nevertheless, the attitude of the new federal government and Chancellor scholz toward russia is seen as a test of the ally’s reliability. "france expects germany to be prepared to impose sanctions and would also accept to sacrifice nord stream 2 in the process," says martin. Recent signals from berlin indicated this was the case – "but it was a painful process".

Germany’s renunciation of arms deliveries to ukraine continues to cause some concern in paris, martin says. This raises questions about how berlin will react to future geopolitical crises involving partner countries. According to information from elysee circles, France can imagine supporting Ukraine with military equipment if a corresponding request is received from Kiev.

spain’s prime minister pedro sanchez had also offered military support and immediately sent a frigate to the black sea. Criticism of germany from the official side, however, is not to be heard in madrid. "there may be differences in nuance due to a variety of reasons: historical, geographic, or all kinds of ties to russia," says the spanish foreign ministry. Italy is similarly reticent. Probably also because a spicy telephone conference is said to have taken place on this Wednesday. Participants: putin and the heads of italy’s leading corporations. Although diplomats want the meeting to be understood as a "private initiative," it comes at an inopportune time for the government in rome.

u.s. doubts berlin’s reliability

President joe biden holds off on open criticism of federal government. But patience is wearing thin – especially in the U.S. Congress, and clear signals are also coming from the think tanks that are so influential in washington. "the biden administration has made good relations with berlin a priority," says john herbst, the former u.s. ambassador to ukraine who now heads the thinktank atlantic council’s eurasia center. "but neither merkel nor scholz have given biden anything in return," he notes. Resentment is growing not only among republicans in Congress, but also among democrats. "we can live with germany holding back on arms deliveries. But the fact that germany wants to prevent others from doing so is a disgrace," says herbst.

"there is a kind of fatigue and perplexity on the U.S. side," says constanze stelzenmuller of the brookings thinktank in washington as well. What is happening in Germany at the moment "looks incredibly provincial, narrow-minded and as if they haven’t heard the shot".

By announcing that it would half-finance a field hospital, germany has probably rather disgraced itself: "If anyone thought that was a big gesture, they would feel very alone here in washington," says stelzenmuller.

Jeff schott of the petersen institute in washington warns: "nord stream 2 would also strengthen the dominant position of gazprom, russia’s monopoly exporter, in the european market and increase the risk of future market manipulation. The situation in ukraine underlines the urgency of action on climate, energy security and foreign policy grounds."

The devastating echo from the U.S. should deeply worry the ampel coalition, says benjamin L. Schmitt, eastern europe expert at harvard university: "in berlin, there should be serious concern that this ambiguous policy will lead to long-term image damage."

rachel rizzo of the atlantic council has a similar view: when the biden administration came into office, it had to work to repair the transatlantic relationship. "now it seems to be the other way around: it’s the germans who have to worry about repair work."

Delicate situation in berlin

Germany is therefore in a delicate position in terms of foreign policy. If the impression is that faraway america is doing more to secure peace in europe than the continent’s number one economic power, germany should rethink its foreign policy.

The call of the ukraine for support is ignored in berlin.

"germany must not appear as an insecure canton in this major crisis. There’s too much at stake for us," says former top diplomat peter wittig. "the federal government must do everything to counter this perception."the russian troop deployment threatens not only ukraine, but the european peace order as a whole. "the attempt to divide the world into spheres of influence of the great powers goes to the heart of european interests," said wittig, who was german ambassador to washington and london. Therefore, he said, it was right to revive the normandy format now and to leave the talks with russia "not just to the americans".

Whether germany should supply weapons – including defensive ones – to ukraine requires complex consideration. there are good reasons to be cautious here, says wittig. "but it is problematic to base our rejection on our own past. No one abroad believes this, it gives the impression that we are shirking our responsibility."

By moritz koch, gregor waschinski, carsten volkery, jens munchrath, katharina kort, christian wermke and sandra louven.

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Unfortunately, the SPD and the Greens are trapped in an ideolgy that makes it impossible for our democracy to flexibly defend itself and does not even allow the support of politically friendly countries.
What can you expect from parties that do not yet allow the bw to acquire drones?.

Where is the dissuasion of the west ? The point now is not to make german and french politicians feel good, but to show russia its limits.
actions like sending a few helmets to the ally are infantile and only strengthen putin in his assumption that nothing dangerous for him will surely follow there.

Oh what a mistake – the authors were not above but below: by moritz koch, gregor waschinski, carsten volkery, jens munchrath, katharina kort, christian wermke and sandra louven.

HB, HB, HB – oh what a shame – the HB is TOO FAKE TO NAME THE AUTHOR

To the content:
prime minister boris johnson rhetorically recognizes the sacrifice germany must make "nord stream 2" an, he cries crocodile tears, because johnson has led Great Britain out of the EU, because the EU was too expensive for him with a few billion euro, which Great Britain was allowed to pay in. Britain has only paid half since thatcher’s "I want my money back".

Mr. cedric hinsch
"provincial, narrow-minded and as if one had not heard the shot" SHOOTING IS WARRETORICS!

And so the whole article bristles with WAR Rhetoric – and no author wants it to be so!

Hats off to mr. scholz and mrs. baerbock, who stand in the way of the WAR-RHETORICS.

all world supplies ukraine with weapons, so ukraine can invade eastern ukraine and slaughter people! Eastern ukraine is majority russian. there is a war provoked by ukraine – similar to the maidan protests provoking the coup against the government – just also with weapons – undemocratic.
We have recognized that poland is not particularly democratic, but is dutifully "supported" by america, military as well as economic and also the EU is absolutely generous.
Ukraine is corrupt.

The nato eastward expansion a breach of the promise also of the USA and Great Britain NOT to expand nato against the east. They were very friendly with Russia. russia was led around by the nose. NATO has not shown itself to be peace-loving towards Russia.

So from my point of view – a clear NO to weapons delivery and to a further nato eastward expansion.
A clear YES to nord stream 2 – trade means peace! I do not begrudge russia its foreign exchange and thus also prosperity!

The history forgetting germans establish an eternal nazi memorial culture, but have completely suppressed their fatal mistakes from the recent past. After the reunification of Romania, Poland, etc., they have been very friendly with Russia., who also had all the regime criminals in their ranks. not even our own SED criminals were really called to account, but essentially left it to conduct mauerschutzenprozesse against the gefreiten with the carbine. But the russian population seemed to be in clan custody for the soviet caste and they were left prostrate on the ground. If we had helped them up and not directly taken poland and the baltic countries into the EU and nato, we would have a strong partner in russia in europe today. Putin would not have found any approval with an anti-Western european policy. If there should be an armed conflict, even a war in europe, germany will not be able to avoid having sown the seeds for it with its arrogant behavior towards the russians. And that was also absehrbar in the 90s: I remember well that (ehem.) GDR citizens gave farewell gifts to the departing russian soldiers at that time. unfortunately the politicians did not have this wisdom. That’s why I can’t see helmut kohl as a great german chancellor either.

I am not a friend of the traffic light!
However, I fully agree with the German approach to the Ukraine conflict so far.
I am particularly pleased that the Greens are also acting in a factual manner here.
I am not surprised that the USA and the British, who are historically known as US vassals, see things differently. The ridiculously acting british with boris johnson at the top still believe to play a role in world politics. They should all charter ocean-going tugboats and dock their island on the east coast of the U.S. There you will find the home you are looking for.

"provincial, narrow-minded, and as if they hadn’t heard the shot". I could not put the situation in which the federal government has strategically and irrationally maneuvered itself over the years into words any better or more pointedly.
The disappointment among our partners is excessive, diplomatic etiquette still keeps many government officials and diplomats from a harsher choice of words. It cannot be that the USA, against the backdrop of the ukraine crisis, has to deal more with germany – theoretically one of its closest allies – than with russia.
Anyone who seriously wants to use the theses launched by russia on the incompatibility of dedicated deterrence with the german culture of remembrance as an argument has no relation to the historical context whatsoever.
Joschka fischer rightly spoke out in 1999 on the occasion of the Kosovo intervention, also under historical-moral aspects of the responsibility for the intervention.
Precisely because of the responsibility to prevent aggression and mass murder, although nazi germany also fought against serbia. The kosovar population was indisputably the victim in danger of extinction, like the ukraine today. Those who refer to the russian campaign should know what suffering from germany insb. Also went out in ukraine, poland and the baltic states. This is completely ignored in this narrative.
In short, if our historical experience should oblige us to do nothing, if the danger of seesaw politics, ambivalence and appeasement shows its dangerous face, germany has learned nothing.
Preparations are now needed for an increase of nato soldiers and equipment in central/eastern europe. Clear and resolute communication regarding. All sanctions at disposal including swift and nord stream II, lethal arms deliveries and financial support to ukraine, as well as joint training missions.

. "What happens in germany seems incredibly provincial to the rest of the world.".
The appearance of our political trainees – especially from the ranks of the Greens – does not only seem provincial, especially on the international parquet, but is highly naive, unrealistic and in the acute difficult situation with russia even highly dangerous. If the self-appointed do-gooders and moralists from brussels and berlin continue to behave as if they were in a green forest kindergarten, the EU will in future no longer even be allowed to take a seat at the side table of international politics. This is how you can do away with yourself in no time at all. In germany we have already made good progress in this respect. Poor germany.

No sooner is trump gone than the Anglo-Saxon hawks are drumming for war again.
Who wins ?? Bets that we will soon buy the overpriced liquid gas of the Americans in Europe??

You can see how the politicians are dragging germany into a senseless war. I as a german have nothing against russia and also nothing against ukrainians. I don’t know a russian or a ukrainian. Here the politicians are the only ones driving the war. I am ashamed for germany and I am afraid ! Maybe the politicians should rather let out their hatred against each other in sandboxes, like small children.

SUV, convertible or rather a station wagon? the agony of choice is great when looking for the right car. But that’s not all: should it be a new or used car? Gasoline or electric? So that you don’t get lost in the flood of offers, we create an overview in this article. We help you answer all the important questions before you buy a new car. Make the test, which vehicle fits to you.

decision support: important questions about the car

Before you decide to buy a new car, you should first ask yourself the following questions:

How much budget plan for your car?
Which drive may it be? gasoline, diesel or electricity?
If you need a new or used car its?
How much space you need in your car?
Which transmission prefer? manual or automatic?
How should your car equipped its?
Which vehicle type meets your needs?
How do you want your car finance?

test: what type of vehicle are you?

Finances: how much budget do you plan for your car??

First of all, you should be aware of the financial means available to you. note that in addition to the acquisition costs both monthly costs like the insurance premium as well annual additional costs like inspections accrue. In the month the fixed costs of the car should be no more than a quarter of your net salary amount.

Plan for the following costs in addition to the price of the car:

depreciation of the car (almost a quarter of its list price in the first year)
Operating costs (fuel, car care, oil, etc.).)
Workshop costs (service, repair)
insurance
Vehicle taxes
If necessary. parking fees, parking space

hint: what else you have to pay besides car insurance, taxes and fuel costs, we tell you in our car maintenance costs check.

Type of drive: which fuel should it be?

When asked about the right fuel for the car, the choice usually comes down to diesel, gasoline or electricity. During diesel significantly cheaper in fuel costs is, save on taxes and insurance with a petrol car. Also threaten them with a petrol car no diesel driving bans.

A particularly environmentally friendly alternative provides the electric car dar. Why you should It’s better to lease an electric car than buy one, by the way, read our article 5 reasons for electric leasing.

Tip: here you can find our top-5 most popular electric cars for lease. By the way, the government offers high rebates for electric cars in the form of the innovation premium.

New vs. used: should it be a new or used car?

the next question is whether you prefer a new or a used car. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages.

New cars: freedom of choice, but high loss of value

love it too? The unmistakable smell of a new car? The clear advantage with the new car lies in the free choice of equipment. However, this requires a high depreciation within the first year of 25% on average be taken into account.

Freedom of choice in equipment

high loss of value in the first year

Used cars: cheap and immediately available

But the "new" must necessarily be new? Who would like to save with the auto-acquisition, should rather reach for a used car. Used" is a flexible term, because it can also mean daily registrations or well received annual car hide.

Wear and tear repairs can occur more quickly

size: how much space do you need in your car??

Are you a business traveler? Have a large family? Or maybe they have to carry bulky luggage? In short: what is the car used for? This raises the question of space requirements.

If you want to use your car as a camper, a spacious van is a good alternative

Seats: how many people do you transport by car??

Do you have children? Do you like to go on vacation with friends?? Or use the vehicle mainly alone? This determines the number of seats required. from a sporty two-seater to a classic 5-seater to nine seats, everything is possible.

Tip: you are interested in a 7-seater? then take a look at our 7-seater article, which compares different models.

trunk: how much storage space do you need in your car?

Plan big family vacations with the car? Transport bulky goods or at most times the weekly grocery shopping? This results in the desired size according to the trunk. If you have to transport something larger from time to time, make sure that the rear seats can be folded down. A variable interior can offer additional loading space.

Tip: if you only need more storage space, e.g. a folding. On a skiing vacation, space problems can also be solved with a roof box.

cars with the largest trunk space by vehicle type

vehicle type model trunk volume

small cars	seat ibiza	380 liters
convertible	mercedes c-class	400 liters
sports car	porsche 718 cayman	425 liters
sedan	audi A7	535 liters
station wagon	skoda superb combi	660 liters
SUV	land rover discovery	1.137 liters
van	toyota proace verso	1.624 liters

doors: how many and which car doors do you need?

Two, three, four or five? folding, sliding or wing door? Here, too, it is relevant how many and which people regularly travel in the car. Older people have z.B. Difficulties getting into the back if no extra doors are installed. For the family cab, sliding doors are a good way to safely strap in and unbuckle your offspring, even in tight parking spaces. Business travelers come with two or. three doors and sports car fans might even opt for elegant wing doors.

circuit vs. automatic: which gearbox do you prefer?

The bottom line is personal preferencen deciding on the transmission of your car. Drivers who like to stay in control go for the manual car. If you don’t like to change gears all the time, an automatic car is the best choice. However, you should bear in mind that some assistance systems, like z.B. The spacer, can only be combined with an automatic transmission are.

Tip: find out everything else about automatic transmission in our guide to automatic driving.

Vehicle equipment: how should your car be equipped?

Some manufacturers’ option lists are almost endless. When choosing the vehicle equipment, the cost-benefit factor the focus is on. but never skimp on your safety! All important driver assistance systems and their functions are presented in our article driver assistance systems in check.

on-board computer, automatic climate control, navigation system – numerous equipment options ensure a pleasant drive

tip: not all vehicles are equipped with the smartphone interfaces from apple and google compatible. To find out what requirements the car must meet for use, read our article android auto and apple carplay.

Vehicle type: what type of vehicle meets your needs??

if you could answer all questions up to here, it is time to think about a concrete vehicle. To find out which type of vehicle is suitable for whom and which aspects you should consider, read on below.

small cars: ideal for short distances in the city

a small car is primarily suitable for city dwellers. Who short distance who drives without transporting a lot of people or bulky goods is well served by a small car. Through the small size is the parking search hardly a problem. Due to the low consumption of a small car, the operating costs are also manageable.

By the way: these were the most popular cars for women in 2020!

Low purchase and maintenance costs

Top 5 small car

Photo - Opel Corsa-e EDITION *COMMERCIAL HAMMER*JANUARY SPECIAL

Opel corsa-e EDITION *CUSTOMER HAMMER*JANUARY SPECIAL.

Fuel consumption.*: 16,7 kwh/100 km (combi.), CO2 emissions*: 0 g/km (combi.)

Fuel consumption.*: 4.2 l/100 km (combi.), CO2 emissions*: 111 g/km (comb.)

Renault ZOE E-TECH EXPERIENCE ZE50 R110 (SELECTION)

Fuel consumption.*: 17.2 kwh/100 km (combi.), CO2 emissions*: 0 g/km (combi.)

station wagon: large trunk, but not for novice drivers

Those who don’t see themselves in an SUV or van, but still want a large trunk will make the right decision with a station wagon. Especially small families and business travelers appreciate the advantage of the station wagon.

Length makes it difficult to find a parking space

Top-5 station wagon

Opel astra L sports tourer order vehicle

Fuel consumption.*: 1.1 l/100 km (comb.), CO2 emissions*: 26 g/km (comb.)

Volkswagen arteon shooting brake R 320 PS TSI DSG business directly from VW partner incl. Navi, top package etc.

fuel burn.*: 7,7 l/100 km (komb.), CO2 emissions*: 177 g/km (comb.)

Photo - Opel Astra Hybrid ST Edition 180PS | NEW MODEL | HYBRID | FREELY CONFIGURABLE | Commercial

Opel astra hybrid ST edition 180hp | NEW MODEL | HYBRID | FREELY CONFIGURABLE | commercial

Fuel burn.*: 1.1 l/100 km (combi.), CO2 emissions*: 26 g/km (comb.)

Limousine: elegant company car

The sedan is particularly business travelers popular. Who little space needs, longer stretches drives and on elegant design likes to opt for a limousine.

Top 5 limousines

Photo - Volkswagen Golf GTI 'Clubsport' special model incl. Alu-Winterräder and parking aid!!!

Volkswagen golf GTI "clubsport special model incl. alloy winter wheels and parking aid!!

Fuel consumption.*: 6.6 l/100 km (combi.), CO2 emissions*: 151 g/km (combi.)

Opel astra K lim. 5-trg.

Fuel burn.*: 4.3 l/100 km (combi.), CO2 emissions*: 99 g/km (comb.)

Photo - Volkswagen Polo GTI 2.0 l TSI OPF 152 kW (207 PS) 7-speed dual-clutch transmission

Volkswagen polo GTI 2.0 l TSI OPF 152 kw (207 hp) 7-speed dual-clutch transmission

Fuel consumption.*: 5.6 l/100 km (combi.), CO2 emissions*: 128 g/km (comb.)

Tip: you want to be mobile with little effort? Then the autosubscription is the right choice. Find out why a car flat rate is worthwhile for you and which vehicle subscription providers are currently particularly popular.

convertible: sun and wind with intensive care

They love the fresh airstream and like to enjoy the warm sun on the skin? Then a cabrio could be just the thing for you. Due to the small trunk volume and the elaborate roof care but the cabrio is hardly suitable as an everyday car. The convertible comes preferably as second car or for singles in question.

Little space in the trunk

High purchase and maintenance costs

Time intensive maintenance of the roof

Which car suits me best? How to find the right vehicle

top-5 convertible

Fiat 500C FIAT 500C ELECTRIC ICON ! CABRIO !

Fuel consumption.*: 14.6 kwh/100 km (combi.), CO2 emissions*: 0 g/km (combi.)

Volkswagen T-roc volkswagen T-roc cabriolet style 1,0 TSI 81 kw (110PS) 6-speed

Fuel consumption.*: 5.4 l/100 km (combi.), CO2 emissions*: 124 g/km (combi.)

Photo - Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet R-Line 1.5 l TSI I 6-speed with 150 hp I **free configurable **

Volkswagen T-roc cabriolet R-line 1.5 l TSI I 6-gear with 150 hp I **free configurable **

Kraftstoffverbr.*: 5.6 l/100 km (combi.), CO2 emissions*: 128 g/km (comb.)

Tip: for more models and useful care tips, see our article on driving a convertible.

sports car/coupe: high-horsepower driving pleasure

Sports car or. coupes are High-performance cars with a chic look. Car fans get their money’s worth here. Everyday practicality is not the top priority for a sports car. However, before purchasing such a fun mobile, you should consider the high cost do not ignore.

Little space for transport/family

Tip: if you are fascinated by powerful engines and exceptional design, you should take a closer look at our article on the top 5 models for horsepower fans.

Top 5 sports car

Toyota supra GR 3.0 turbo automatic legend

Fuel consumption.*: 7,2 l/100 km (combi.), CO2 emissions*: 165 g/km (comb.)

Photo - Volkswagen Arteon Elegance 1.4 l eHybrid DSG - freely configurable für GEWERBETREIBENDE !

Volkswagen arteon elegance 1,4 l ehybrid DSG – free configurable for COMMERCIAL OPERATORS !

Fuel verbr.*: 1.5 l/100 km (combi.), CO2 emissions*: 35 g/km (comb.)

Toyota supra GR 2.0 turbo automatic dynamic

Fuel consumption.*: 6.3 l/100 km (combi.), CO2 emissions*: 143 g/km (comb.)

SUV: ideal towing vehicle with increased consumption

SUVs are becoming increasingly popular. Especially families with children appreciate the generous space. Older persons prefer easier boarding thanks to the elevated seating position. Even taking a caravan on vacation is no problem with an SUV thanks to its powerful engine and optional trailer coupling. On the other hand, SUVs are considered to be very expensive due to the increased fuel consumption not necessarily environmentally friendly.

Tip: which license you for a caravan trailer need, find out in our big car driving license guidebook.

Optional with 7 seats

Top 5 SUV models

Photo - Mercedes-Benz B 250 e Business Package available until 05.02.2022

Mercedes-benz B 250 e business package up to 05.02.2022 available

Fuel consumption.*: 1,4 l/100 km (komb.), CO2 emissions*: 32 g/km (comb.)

Photo - Opel Mokka-e ELEGANCE ELEKTRO 136HP *JANUARY DEAL* *PRIVATE*

opel mokka-e ELEGANCE ELECTRIC 136hp *JANUARY DEAL* *PRIVATE*

Fuel Burn.*: 17.8 kwh/100 km (combi.), CO2 emissions*: 0 g/km (combi.)

Skoda ENYAQ iv 50

Fuel consumption.*: 14,6 kwh/100 km (combi.), CO2 emissions*: 0 g/km (combi.)

By the way: SUVs come in a variety of sizes, and the compact models in particular are in high demand. We have taken a look at the 5 most popular compact SUVs on leasingmarkt.De a closer look.

Van: versatile space miracle

The van scores above all with plenty of space. Up to nine people can be easily transported in the van. That’s why it is particularly popular with large families and cab company popular. The variable interior with removable seats also convinces camper and craftsman.

also usable as camper

Top 5 van models

Photo - Renault Kangoo Tce 100 Edition one *incl. all-season tires, air conditioning, cruise control *

Renault kangoo tce 100 edition one *inkl. all-season tires, air conditioning, cruise control *

Fuel consumption.*: 6.4 l/100 km (combi.), CO2 emissions*: 158 g/km (combi.)

Photo - Citroën Berlingo ë-Berlingo M electric motor 136 Live Pack - only 17 weeks delivery time

Citroen berlingoe-berlingo M electric motor 136 live pack – only 17 weeks delivery time

Fuel burn.*: 19.7 kwh/100 km (combo.), CO2 emissions*: 0 g/km (combi.)

Photo - Citroën Berlingo M electric motor 136 Live Pack / delivery time 6-7 months

Citroen berlingo M electric motor 136 live pack / delivery time 6-7 mon.

Fuel consumption.*: 5,5 kwh/100 km (komb.), CO2 emissions*: 126 g/km (comb.)

tip: you want a very special car? Then take a look at our oldtimer guidebook.

Lease or buy: how do you want to finance your car??

Cash payment, financing or leasing? When you pay cash, there are no additional costs such as interest, and in the best case scenario, you even benefit from the cash discount. Nevertheless, it is a large sum of money that you spend in one fell swoop. That is why the method of financing is more popular. However, with both cash purchases and financing, they make annual losses, because the value of the vehicle is constantly decreasing.

Tip: did you know that you can even subscribe to a car insurance policy?? Car subscription vs. leasing – find out here what suits you best.

With leasing, on the other hand, you pay monthly lease payments without having to bear the costs of depreciation. The loss of value lies solely with the lessor. Although you are not the owner of the vehicle when you lease it, on the other hand, you remain flexible and can switch to a new, modern car every two to three years. So you don’t have to commit to just one type of vehicle, either, because leasing adapts to your life situation due to short terms. This makes it easy to switch from a sporty convertible to a family SUV. If you don’t have a specific vehicle model in mind, you can check out leasingmarkt.De conveniently by vehicle type, transmission type, fuel u.V.M. Filter.

With just a few clicks, you can get leasing offers for cars that are exactly what you want. Convince yourself of the numerous advantages of leasing and start looking for your new vehicle now!

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