Yesterday, on the way to the Autobahn towards Heidelberg, we stopped for gas. Our stateside visitor pointed at this sign, recognizing the meaning of Handschuhe (gloves), but was wondering why they were called Dieselhandschuhe.
Diesel is heavier than gas, therefore does not evaporate as easily. Also, the Diesel gas pumps are often much dirtier than the regular pumps and once Diesel is on your hands, it is much harder to get off. The Dieselhandschuhe may also be used when filling one’s car with regular gas – there is no German Dieselhandschuh Polizei around.
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