What is a motor vehicle lane?
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Motor vehicle lane refers to the lane on the roadway of highways or urban roads (the part between the curbs on both sides of the road or the paved surface of the highway, exclusively for vehicle passage) from the first vehicle lane dividing line on the right side to the center line (if there is no center line, the geometric center line shall be used). Except under special circumstances, it is exclusively for motor vehicle traffic. Here is more detailed information: 1. Lane: On a motor vehicle lane, the area provided for safe driving of vehicles in a single column is called a lane. Its width should be determined based on the width of the vehicle body and the safe distance between the vehicle and lateral objects or other vehicles during driving. The width of a lane (B) can be divided into lanes for vehicles parked along the right side of the road. 2. The number of lanes on a motor vehicle lane is often even: For motor vehicle lanes with high speed and multiple lanes, double yellow lines are commonly used as separation lines in the middle of the road to divide bidirectional traffic. The width of the roadway should include the width of the double yellow lines. If a median or barrier is used for separation, an additional 0.25m lateral safety distance should be added on both sides. For motor vehicle lanes with tidal changes in traffic volume, no median is set, and the number of lanes can be either odd or even.
The motor vehicle lane is the specifically designated part of the road for motor vehicles, exclusively for cars, motorcycles, and such, prohibiting non-motorized vehicles or pedestrians from entering. Having driven for decades, I've greatly appreciated its benefits. For instance, on urban main roads, motor vehicle lanes are separated by white lines or signs, making traffic more orderly and reducing congestion and collisions. I remember once during rush hour, I was in a hurry driving through downtown. Because everyone stayed in their lanes, although it was congested, it flowed smoothly without chaos. These lanes are usually divided into fast and slow lanes, with the right slow lane for large vehicles or those moving at lower speeds, and the left fast lane for overtaking. Adhering to this improves efficiency. Safety is also crucial; at night, clearly marked dedicated lanes prevent mistakenly entering other areas. In short, using navigation tools to familiarize yourself with lane divisions and developing good habits is quite practical for driving.
