How many points are deducted for overtaking by borrowing the opposite lane?
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Borrowing a lane for overtaking is a normal driving behavior, but it depends on whether the road section allows overtaking. Otherwise, it is considered a traffic violation. According to regulations: driving outside the designated lane results in a 3-point deduction and a fine. Occupying the opposite lane results in a 12-point deduction. Cutting into a queue of waiting vehicles leads to a fine and a 2-point deduction. Below are precautions for highway driving: 1. Control driving speed: Speeding on highways is detrimental to driving safety. Higher speeds increase centrifugal braking distance and reduce vehicle handling stability. Additionally, excessive speed shortens the driver's sight distance and increases misjudgments. Therefore, controlling driving speed is the primary condition for ensuring highway operation safety. 2. Avoid low-speed driving: China's highways stipulate a minimum speed of no less than 60km/h during normal driving. Low-speed driving, on one hand, easily affects following vehicles in the same lane, preventing the highway from realizing its intended fast and efficient advantages; on the other hand, it can easily cause traffic congestion or disorderly driving conditions with consecutive overtaking by subsequent vehicles. 3. Avoid tailgating: Safe following distance should vary based on driving speed, weather, and road conditions. The faster the speed, the greater the following distance should be, especially during snow, rain, fog, or icy road conditions, where the distance should be doubled.
