Can cars only change lanes to the left?

[JoyAnn]

Changing lanes can be done to either the left or the right. Lane changing refers to the driving operation where a vehicle, while in motion, needs to move from one lane to another for purposes such as overtaking, avoiding obstacles, or turning at an intersection. Choosing when to change lanes: Select based on your actual travel direction: When overtaking requires a lane change, you can only move to the left lane to overtake; changing to the rear lane for overtaking is not permitted. Therefore, whether lane changes can be made to the left or right depends on your actual travel needs. Precautions for changing lanes: When a vehicle needs to change lanes, the driver must first observe the traffic conditions behind, to the sides, and in the target lane using the interior and exterior rearview mirrors and windows. Only after confirming there are no vehicles behind, to the sides, or in the target lane should the lane change be initiated. Before changing lanes, the driver must signal the intention to change lanes to alert other vehicles. During the lane change, steering should be quick but not excessive, and the vehicle should merge into the adjacent lane along a smooth, angled arc. Throughout the lane change, the driver must maintain acceleration and continuously monitor the movements of vehicles ahead, behind, to the left, and to the right. Once the vehicle has entered the adjacent lane, the steering wheel should be straightened immediately to ensure the vehicle is centered in the lane and driving straight. After changing lanes, do not decelerate; instead, continue with momentary acceleration while observing the speed and distance of the vehicle ahead. If the vehicle's speed exceeds that of the vehicle ahead, gradually ease off the accelerator until the speeds match, maintaining a safe following distance.