Which Lane is the Overtaking Lane in a Three-Lane Road?
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The leftmost lane is the overtaking lane for small vehicles, while the middle lane serves as the driving lane for small vehicles and the overtaking lane for large vehicles. Here is an introduction to three-lane roads: 1. Three-lane roads: There are three lanes in the same direction. The leftmost lane is the overtaking lane for small vehicles, the middle lane is the driving lane for small vehicles and the overtaking lane for large vehicles, and the rightmost lane is the driving lane. The far-right lane is the emergency lane, which can only be used in case of vehicle malfunction; otherwise, fines and penalty points may be imposed. 2. Far-right lane: The far-right lane is the emergency lane, which can only be used in case of vehicle malfunction; otherwise, fines and penalty points may be imposed. For roads with two lanes in the same direction, the left lane is the overtaking lane, and the right lane is the driving lane. 3. Regulations: Article 78 of the 'Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law' stipulates: For roads with three or more lanes in the same direction, the minimum speed for the leftmost lane is 110 km/h, and the minimum speed for the middle lane is 90 km/h. For roads with two lanes in the same direction, the minimum speed for the left lane is 100 km/h.
On a three-lane highway, the leftmost lane is the passing lane—that's my experience. While driving, I often see people getting it wrong, causing everyone to get stuck in the left lane—how annoying! After overtaking, you should dutifully return to the middle or right lane, not hog the left lane. This helps prevent rear-end collisions or traffic jams and even saves fuel. Traffic regulations may vary by region—some places have electronic signs as reminders—so I make a habit of checking road signs before driving. In short, the left lane is reserved for those who genuinely need to overtake quickly. Occupying it long-term is not only dangerous but may also result in fines. I’ll pay extra attention to lane-changing timing while driving to keep traffic flowing smoothly.
