What is the Difference Between Overtaking and Changing Lanes?
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The difference between overtaking and changing lanes is that overtaking must involve changing lanes, while changing lanes does not necessarily mean overtaking. Overtaking is a relatively dangerous maneuver that is sometimes unavoidable while driving, whereas changing lanes is comparatively less risky. Below are the relevant explanations: 1. Changing lanes: This refers to the practice of moving from one lane to another while driving in the same lane as another vehicle, without affecting the normal driving of other vehicles. 2. Overtaking: This occurs when a vehicle moves to the side of another vehicle and passes it from behind while traveling in the same direction. 3. Precautions for overtaking: (1) Slow down and observe: When passing a parked vehicle, slow down and honk the horn (in areas where honking is not prohibited), stay alert, maintain a larger lateral distance, and be prepared to brake at any time to prevent the parked vehicle from suddenly starting and entering the driving lane, leading to a collision, or the driver suddenly opening the door and exiting. Especially when passing a bus parked at a station, be extra cautious of pedestrians suddenly crossing the road from behind the parked vehicle. (3) Do not force overtaking: If you notice obstacles on the left side of the road or if the lateral distance is too small, making a collision likely, avoid using emergency braking to prevent side-slip collisions due to road camber. Instead, keep the steering wheel steady, avoid turning left or right, and increase the distance appropriately in the shortest time possible before attempting to overtake. Never take the risk of forcing an overtake.
