This is the 3160th most frequent German word.
durchfahren
"Durchfahren" means "to travel through" or "to drive/pass through."
In this context, 'durchfahren' is used to describe traversing a geographical area for exploration purposes.
Wir wollten das Land durchfahren und alle wichtigen Sehenswürdigkeiten sehen.
We wanted to travel through the country and see all the major sights.
Here, 'durchfahren' refers to driving through something, such as an intersection, usually in a quick or unintended manner.
Er hat die rote Ampel übersehen und ist einfach durchfahren.
He missed the red traffic light and just drove through.
In this use, 'durchfahren' metaphorically depicts a sudden emotional experience or feeling passing through someone.