This is the 10534th most frequent German word.
rechtslenker
"Rechtslenker" means "right-hand drive vehicle" in English.
The term 'Rechtslenker' refers specifically to vehicles that are equipped with a steering wheel on the right side, which is typical for countries where driving is on the left side of the road.
Der Import von Rechtslenkern aus Japan hat in den letzten Jahren zugenommen.
The import of vehicles with right-hand drive from Japan has increased in recent years.
In this sentence, 'Rechtslenker' is used to describe the type of vehicle being referenced, emphasizing the difference in driving orientation.
Als ich in Australien war, musste ich lernen, einen Rechtslenker zu fahren.
When I was in Australia, I had to learn to drive a car with right-hand drive.
The word 'Rechtslenker' here is used to discuss a general category of vehicles that might face specific regulatory challenges.