What are the principles of borrowing a lane for passage?

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SanCatherine
07/28/25 7:48am
The principles of borrowing a lane for passage are as follows: 1. Obstacles or blocked visibility: There are indeed obstacles ahead in your lane or visibility is unclear (such as many narrow roads with sharp bends); 2. The opposite lane is empty: Ensure there are no vehicles temporarily in the opposite lane; 3. Quickly return to your normal lane: After passing the obstacle or when visibility becomes clear, quickly return to your normal lane to avoid danger. Additional information: Priority rights for various types of motor vehicles: 1. Priority rights for police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and engineering rescue vehicles: According to Article 53, Paragraph 1 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, these vehicles can use sirens and signal lights; under the premise of ensuring safety, they are not restricted by driving routes, directions, speeds, or traffic signals, and other vehicles and pedestrians should yield. 2. Priority rights for road maintenance vehicles and engineering operation vehicles: According to Article 54, Paragraph 1 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, these vehicles can enjoy priority rights during operations, but with one condition: they must not affect the passage of other vehicles, and their rights are only that driving routes and directions are not restricted by traffic signs and markings, but they still need to comply with speed limits and traffic signals.
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NoraLee
08/11/25 3:02pm
The other day, while dropping my child off at school, we encountered a construction zone and ended up discussing the topic of borrowing lanes. Simply put, it's when you temporarily use another lane because your own is blocked. The most crucial principle is ensuring absolute safety: first, check if there are any vehicles in the opposite lane, signal with your turn indicator, and make sure you don't disrupt traffic in the original lane. When temporarily using a bicycle lane, be extra cautious of pedestrians and cyclists, maintaining a low speed. After completing the lane change, return to your original lane immediately. Remember, never continuously borrow lanes to overtake—it's a recipe for accidents. With over a decade of driving experience, my takeaway is that borrowing a lane is like borrowing something else—return it as soon as you're done.
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SanLevi
09/28/25 2:34am
As a long-distance driver, there are several key points to keep in mind when borrowing a lane. First, there must be a legitimate reason, such as an accident or obstacle in your own lane, rather than cutting in just to save time. Second, when borrowing the opposite lane, you must ensure there are no oncoming vehicles within 200 meters. Third, the shorter the time, the better—return to your original lane immediately after completing the maneuver. Be especially cautious of warning cones on the roadside when borrowing lanes in construction zones. The most dangerous situation is borrowing lanes on rainy days, where slippery roads and poor visibility can lead to hazards. I've encountered several close calls and now prefer to wait a few extra minutes.
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