What are the road markings in Subject 1?
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Subject 1 road markings include solid and dashed lines, variable guide lane lines, and distance confirmation lines. Here are the specific details: 1. Solid and dashed lines: Dashed lines generally indicate that the road can be crossed, while solid lines indicate that the road cannot be crossed. Special attention should be paid to areas near traffic lights where the road markings change from dashed to solid. Once a vehicle crosses the dashed line, it must not cross further. 2. Variable guide lane lines: These are road lines with directional signs in front of pedestrian crossings. A single solid line with a directional sign is a guide lane line. Lines with zigzags and no directional signs are variable guide lane lines, indicating that there is more than one lane direction after entering the lane, such as intersections that allow right turns and straight driving. Variable guide lanes offer flexibility, unlike ordinary lane indicator lines, where entering a straight lane means going straight, and a left-turn lane means turning left. Such lanes are usually set up in areas with complex traffic conditions. 3. Distance confirmation lines: These are thick white parallel solid lines used to provide drivers with a reference for maintaining a safe driving distance, and they are used in conjunction with distance confirmation signs. They are set up in areas where overtaking frequently occurs, where accidents are prone to happen, or in other necessary sections. The purpose of highway distance confirmation markings is to remind drivers to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front when they see these markings to avoid traffic accidents.
I just finished my written driving test, and those road markings are really dazzling! Among the lane dividing lines, there are yellow and white ones: double solid yellow lines separate opposing lanes and strictly prohibit overtaking or crossing the line; single yellow dashed lines allow temporary crossing in certain sections. Solid white lines separate lanes in the same direction, and you can't change lanes at will; white dashed lines allow careful lane changes. Pedestrian crossings are zebra crossings, and you must stop to yield to pedestrians—this is a key point to memorize for the test. The stop line is in front of traffic lights, and you must not cross it when the light is red, or it will count as running a red light and result in penalty points. Directional arrows at intersections indicate the direction to follow, ensuring you don't go the wrong way. Solid edge lines mean you can't cross the boundary, such as when parking on the roadside—crossing the line will result in a fine. These markings often appear in test questions, and I had to memorize them several times to get them right. If you don't pay attention while driving, accidents can really happen.
