What does the sawtooth lane on the highway represent?
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The sawtooth lane on the highway is a longitudinal speed bump, also known as a deceleration marking. As the name suggests, the main purpose of this lane is to prompt drivers to slow down in advance. This type of lane is usually set up before bridges, toll plaza areas, exit ramps, curves, slopes, and other locations. Additionally, some accident-prone areas may also feature this type of lane. Additional information: 1. Purpose of the sawtooth lane: Due to its unique design, the sawtooth lane creates an illusion for drivers that the lane is narrowing, inducing a sense of pressure and prompting them to slow down automatically in advance. By slowing down early, the probability of accidents caused by sudden braking or inadequate avoidance is significantly reduced. 2. Classification of deceleration markings: Deceleration markings are divided into horizontal deceleration markings and longitudinal deceleration markings. Horizontal deceleration markings consist of a set of parallel white dashed lines, while longitudinal deceleration markings consist of a set of diamond-shaped dashed lines parallel to the lane boundary lines, starting at the beginning of the longitudinal deceleration markings.