What are the rules for overtaking on highways?
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Highway overtaking rules are as follows: 1. Lane introduction: On highways with two lanes on one side, the outer (right) lane is the driving lane, and the inner (left) lane is the overtaking lane. On highways with three lanes on one side, the outer lane is the driving lane, the middle lane is the first overtaking lane, and the inner lane is the second overtaking lane. Similar to regular roads, faster vehicles overtake from the inner lane, while slower vehicles keep to the right. 2. Overtaking signal: When overtaking, pay attention to the overtaking lane early and confirm there are no merging vehicles before signaling the intention to overtake. 3. Steering wheel control: When changing lanes, avoid sudden steering. Gradually move towards the left lane marking while smoothly turning the steering wheel to accelerate into the overtaking lane with a larger trajectory. This is especially important in rainy conditions to prevent vehicle skidding. 4. Focus: Once in the overtaking lane, avoid delays and concentrate on completing the maneuver efficiently. If other vehicles are also overtaking, maintain a safe distance. 5. Returning to the driving lane: Before moving back to the original driving lane, use the rearview mirror to confirm the position of the overtaken vehicle and ensure a sufficient safety distance. After signaling for at least 3 seconds, smoothly steer back into the driving lane.
