Will Points Be Deducted for Changing Lanes While Driving?
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Normal lane changes will not result in point deductions, but changing lanes in areas where it is prohibited will lead to point deductions. The precautions for changing lanes while driving and the behaviors constituting illegal lane changes are as follows: Precautions for changing lanes while driving: Before changing lanes, you must first signal to inform the vehicles behind of your intended direction. Many drivers on the road neglect the habit of signaling before changing lanes, which can easily lead to collisions. Observe the road conditions ahead and in the rearview mirror, and maintain a safe distance. The most appropriate time to change lanes is when the vehicle behind is fully visible in the rearview mirror and occupies less than a quarter of the space. When changing lanes, turn the steering wheel gently and gradually, aiming for the side front of the vehicle. It's best to keep the angle between the vehicle and the lane markings as small as possible. Change lanes quickly, maintaining the original speed or slightly accelerating. Do not change multiple lanes at once; instead, change one lane at a time, gradually merging into the inner lane. Behaviors constituting illegal lane changes: Making a sudden U-turn violates the principle of straight-line priority. Changing lanes in a solid-line lane marked with a specific direction and crossing the solid white line. Changing lanes while turning on the signal light, thereby affecting the vehicle behind. Being in a left-turn lane waiting at a red light, then accelerating straight through when the straight light turns green, despite the requirement to turn left. Crossing double yellow lines without barriers to overtake, typically occurring during traffic congestion when one direction is congested and the opposite lane has fewer vehicles, leading to impatience.
I was also quite worried about this when I first started driving. Changing lanes itself doesn't incur penalty points, but improper operation can really get you fined. I've personally seen someone cutting in line without using turn signals and getting caught on camera. There are two key points: first, you must activate your turn signal at least three seconds in advance - you can't signal and turn simultaneously; second, you mustn't cross solid lines when changing lanes - whether white or yellow solid lines, crossing them means an instant 3-point deduction. Lane changes in rainy weather require extra caution as fogged side mirrors can lead to misjudgment. Oh, and consecutively changing across two lanes is particularly dangerous - it might even be considered reckless driving. Last week, my colleague on the highway hesitated too long when giving way to a truck, ended up being honked at by the car behind - actually, staying calm is safer.
