What does it mean for vehicles to drive in separate lanes?
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Lane separation, a specialized term in driving also known as separate lane passage, is derived from the 'Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China'. Detailed information: Definition: Lane separation refers to the requirement that motor vehicles, non-motor vehicles, and pedestrians should drive on roads permitted for their passage according to the routes divided by regulations, or drive on the roads as required by traffic rules. In China, motor vehicles and non-motor vehicles are required to drive on the right side. Regulations: Generally, motor vehicle lanes are set in the middle of the road, distinguished by markings, usually with two or more lanes. Non-motor vehicle lanes are typically on both sides of the motor vehicle lanes; sidewalks are on both sides of the non-motor vehicle lanes. Some roads may only have motor vehicle lanes and non-motor vehicle lanes marked. In such cases, non-motor vehicles and pedestrians share the same road, with pedestrians required to walk on both sides of the road.
During my driving lessons, the instructor emphasized lane discipline from the very first class. I still remember that phrase: 'Stay in your lane and don't interfere with others.' Simply put, each lane has designated directions for vehicles. For example, on a three-lane road, the leftmost lane is usually for left turns or shared left-turn/straight movements, the middle lane is exclusively for going straight, and the right lane is dedicated to straight and right turns. Those white solid and dashed lines on the road are traffic language—dashed lines indicate lane changes are permitted when safe, while solid lines act as strict dividers that must not be crossed. I often remind novice drivers: never change lanes in solid line areas—at best, you'll get fined and penalized by traffic cameras; at worst, it could cause a sideswipe accident. Some cities even have tidal flow lanes that reverse direction during morning and evening rush hours—always pay attention to signage instead of blindly following other vehicles.
