What is the lane on the far side of the highway?
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Highway's outermost lane is the one closest to the roadside in a multi-lane carriageway. Definition of a ramp: A ramp is a road on the right side of a highway entrance (or exit), an essential component of an interchange, designed for vehicles entering or exiting the highway. Access to the highway requires acceleration via an acceleration lane (or deceleration via a deceleration lane when exiting). Proper arrangement and suitable alignment are necessary. Ramps must not be used in reverse. Speed requirements for entering/exiting the highway: All vehicles must accelerate to at least 60 km/h before merging into the highway lane, and must decelerate to below 60 km/h when exiting the highway section.
As a veteran driver with over a decade of long-distance experience, I'm particularly familiar with highways. The outermost lane is called the emergency lane, and as its name suggests, it's strictly for emergencies. Never try to sneak into it during normal driving. I've seen many novice drivers squeezing into the emergency lane during traffic jams, only to get caught by traffic police and fined with penalty points. This lane is reserved for temporary stops due to vehicle breakdowns. In a genuine emergency, if you must stop, remember to place the warning triangle at least 150 meters behind your vehicle. Moreover, ambulances and fire trucks rely on this lane to save lives – occupying it delays crucial rescue efforts. Remember, safety always comes first when driving. It's better to go slow than make this mistake.
