What are the inner lane and outer lane?
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Here are the differences between the inner lane and outer lane: 1. Introduction: The inner lane is the fast lane, while the outer lane is the slow lane. In other words, the left side is the inner lane, and the right side is the outer lane. 2. One-way two-lane highways: For one-way two-lane highways, generally speaking, the inner lane (also known as the fast lane or overtaking lane) allows for faster travel, while the outer lane tends to be slower. This is because the outer lane is often occupied by large vehicles and intersects with highway entrances and exits, leading to frequent braking, deceleration, and merging of slower vehicles, resulting in slower speeds. 4. Common lane configurations: Common configurations include two-way 4-lane, two-way 6-lane, and two-way 8-lane roads. A road is divided into two directions by a barrier or solid yellow line, with each direction further divided into 2, 3, or 4 lanes by solid white lines. Novice drivers often lack awareness in identifying and distinguishing lane markings and signs at intersections. It's important to remember that lane markings continuously change as you proceed—sometimes merging, sometimes branching.
After driving for so many years, I've realized there's a big difference between the inner lane and outer lane on highways. The inner lane, which is closest to the median barrier, is also called the passing lane and is mainly used for accelerating to overtake. You must follow the rules when driving in this lane - after overtaking, you should move out and not hog it at 120 km/h, otherwise you'll get flashed by cars behind. The outer lane runs alongside the emergency lane and is favored by large trucks, with lower speed limits. When I'm on the highway, I switch to the inner lane to overtake, then immediately return to the middle lane afterward. If preparing to exit the highway, you need to merge into the outer lane 2-3 kilometers in advance since exits are all on the outer side. While visibility is better in the inner lane, be careful of water splashing from the median barrier during rain or snow affecting your view. Oh, and during traffic jams, the outer lane can actually move faster because large trucks accelerate slowly.
