Which sections of urban roads are prohibited from overtaking when driving a motor vehicle?
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When driving a motor vehicle through sections of urban roads with heavy traffic flow, overtaking is not allowed. The specific situations where overtaking is prohibited are as follows: 1. When the vehicle ahead is making a left turn, turning around, or overtaking. 2. When there is a possibility of meeting an oncoming vehicle. 3. When the vehicle ahead is a police car, fire truck, ambulance, or engineering rescue vehicle performing emergency tasks, overtaking is not allowed, and the right of way should be yielded to ensure their emergency passage. 4. When passing through railway crossings, intersections, narrow bridges, curves, steep slopes, tunnels, pedestrian crossings, or sections of urban roads with heavy traffic flow where overtaking conditions are not met.
When driving a motor vehicle in the city, there are certain sections of the road where overtaking is absolutely prohibited, especially at intersections. These areas have heavy traffic flow and constantly changing traffic lights. Overtaking can lead to blind spots, increasing the risk of collisions with pedestrians or other vehicles. I've seen instances where overtaking nearly caused accidents. Curved sections of the road are also no-overtaking zones because you can't see oncoming traffic, and attempting to overtake could result in a head-on collision. Extra caution is required at pedestrian crossings, where pedestrians have the right of way. Not only is overtaking dangerous here, but you might also be caught on camera and fined. In bridges and tunnels, the confined space significantly raises the risk of collisions. With years of driving experience, I've learned to patiently queue in these areas—safety first, to avoid regrets. Urban road conditions are complex, and even a slight lapse in attention can trigger a chain reaction. Maintaining a safe distance and obeying traffic signs are the most reliable strategies.
