What should be noted when changing lanes for motor vehicles?
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When changing lanes, motor vehicles should pay attention to the following issues: 1. When changing lanes, it is not allowed to ride on the lane dividing line, the solid center line of the lane, or the solid edge line of the lane for a long time. 2. You can only change to the adjacent lane. If you need to change to a farther lane, first change to the adjacent lane and drive for a while before changing to another lane. 3. When encountering an intersection while changing lanes, choose the lane according to the direction you need to travel, and enter the guiding lane in the direction indicated by the guiding arrow of the traffic sign. The following are related introductions about changing lanes: 1. Before changing lanes, observe and judge through the internal and external rearview mirrors, and observe the traffic conditions behind, beside, and on the lane you are preparing to change to. 2. After confirming safety, turn on the turn signal to indicate, and gradually change the vehicle to the desired lane without hindering the normal driving of vehicles in that lane, then turn off the turn signal. 3. When changing lanes, control the driving speed and do not hinder the normal driving of other vehicles.
After driving for so many years, I've found that changing lanes is really a skill that must not be taken lightly. Every time I prepare to change lanes, I always turn on the turn signal first, signaling three to five seconds in advance to give the cars behind me time to react. Then I quickly glance at the rearview mirror, but never rely solely on it—I always turn my head briefly to check the blind spot to ensure no car is suddenly approaching. On highways, extra caution is needed due to the high speeds and limited space; a slight mistake can easily lead to a rear-end collision. I remember one time when I didn't check the blind spot and almost sideswiped a truck next to me. Since then, I've made it a habit to leave at least two car lengths of space before merging. When driving normally, it's also important to pay attention to road conditions—for example, on rainy days when the road is slippery, lane changes should be even more stable. In short, safety comes first. Don't rush; just plan your route ahead of time.
