What are the differences between overtaking and lane changing?
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The differences between lane changing and overtaking are: 1. One requires lane changing while the other doesn't necessarily: Overtaking must involve lane changing, whereas lane changing doesn't always mean overtaking; Overtaking: This occurs when a vehicle moves to the side of another vehicle and passes it from behind while both are traveling in the same direction. 2. One has higher safety risks while the other is relatively safer: Overtaking is an inherently dangerous maneuver that is sometimes unavoidable during driving, while lane changing is comparatively less risky. 3. One is often prohibited while the other is permitted: Overtaking is prohibited in many situations, and frequent overtaking is discouraged. Lane changing, however, is a reasonable action and is part of normal traffic rules.