What is the white solid line in front of the sidewalk?
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The white solid line in front of the sidewalk is the boundary line of the motor vehicle lane. Lane dividing line: It is a traffic marking used to separate traffic flows moving in the same direction, usually consisting of white dashed or solid lines, or yellow dashed or solid lines. White dashed lines separate lanes moving in the same direction, allowing lane changes or overtaking when safe. White solid line: Also separates lanes moving in the same direction, but lane changes are not allowed. Yellow solid lines separate lanes moving in opposite directions, and sometimes separate lanes moving in the same direction. They can serve as dividing lines or center lines, and lane changes are not allowed. Yellow dashed lines can also serve as dividing lines or center lines, allowing lane changes when used as dividing lines.
Ah, this white line is all too familiar to me—my driving instructor used to emphasize it repeatedly with a loudspeaker. That prominent solid white line in front of the crosswalk is called the stop line, and it acts like a silent traffic officer. When the traffic light turns red at an intersection, your front wheels must obediently stop behind this line. This is especially crucial for right-turning vehicles; many drivers assume they can turn directly if there’s no red light, but in reality, they must come to a complete stop behind the line and observe the pedestrian crossing. Just last week, I saw a car turning right while straddling the line, nearly hitting a mother pushing a stroller. Remember, this line also serves as a safety buffer for pedestrians, and electric scooters that fail to brake in time often leave scratches here.
