What is the difference between a one-way street and a straight lane?
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The difference between a one-way street and a straight lane: 1. Different placement of signs: One-way streets are usually at the entrance of the road, referring to the entire road; straight lanes are usually at the exit of the road, referring to a single lane. 2. Different shapes of signs: One-way lanes have square signs, while straight lanes have round signs. 3. Different forms of signs: One-way street signs are generally located on the right side of the road and displayed on vertical signs; straight lane signs are usually located on the ground. There are various types of traffic signs, which can be classified in different ways: main signs and auxiliary signs; movable signs and fixed signs; illuminated signs, luminous signs, and reflective signs; as well as variable message signs that reflect changes in the driving environment.
As a driver with over a decade of experience, the difference between one-way streets and straight-through lanes is quite clear. A one-way street means the entire road only allows traffic in one direction, like some small streets in old town areas where you can only drive in the direction indicated by the arrow—going the wrong way is not only a fine but also dangerous. A straight-through lane, on the other hand, is one of the lanes you see on multi-lane roads, such as at intersections where only straight movement is allowed with no turns permitted, marked by straight arrows on the road or signs. When I was younger, I once missed a straight-through lane and forced a turn, nearly colliding with oncoming traffic—it still gives me chills thinking about it. The key difference is: one-way streets govern the direction of the entire road, while straight-through lanes regulate the function of specific lanes. New drivers should pay more attention to signs and not cut corners for convenience.
