🚗 Driving on Multiple-Lane Roads – Stay in Lane!
Driving on multi-lane roads requires lane discipline, awareness, and courtesy to keep traffic flowing smoothly and safely. Here’s a breakdown of the right moves for different situations!
🏎️ Which Lane Should You Use?
✔ Rightmost lane → For slower vehicles and normal driving.
✔ Center lane → For consistent-speed travel.
✔ Leftmost lane → For faster traffic and passing only—not for cruising!
❌ Don’t stay in the left lane if you’re not passing—it slows down traffic!
Example: A slow-moving vehicle stays in the right lane, allowing faster cars to pass on the left.
🔄 Changing Lanes Safely
✅ Signal before switching lanes.
✅ Check mirrors and blind spots for other vehicles.
✅ Move smoothly when it’s safe.
❌ Don’t weave between lanes or change lanes without signaling.
Example: A driver signals, checks their blind spot, and smoothly moves into another lane.
🏁 What to Do If You Miss Your Exit?
✅ Continue to the next exit and adjust your route.
❌ Never stop, reverse, or cut across multiple lanes to reach a missed exit!
Example: A driver safely takes the next exit and reroutes instead of making a dangerous move.
🚨 Emergency Vehicles – Get Out of the Way!
✅ Pull over to the rightmost lane and stop if it’s safe.
✅ Let emergency vehicles pass without blocking their path.
❌ Don’t speed up or stop in the middle of the road.
Example: A driver sees an ambulance, signals, and moves right to clear the way.
🏫 School Bus Safety – Know When to Stop!
✔️ On roads with four or more lanes and NO median:
→ Stop in both directions when a school bus has flashing red lights.
✔️ On divided roads (with a median):
→ Only traffic behind the bus must stop.
❌ Never ignore a stopped school bus—it’s illegal and dangerous!
Example: A driver on a four-lane road stops even though the bus is on the opposite side.
⚠ Tailgaters? Don’t Engage!
✅ Move to the right and let them pass.
✅ Stay calm—don’t speed up or brake suddenly.
❌ Don’t try to “teach them a lesson” by slowing down.
Example: A driver being tailgated changes lanes to let the impatient driver pass.
🚗 Left Lane Courtesy – Move Over!
✅ If a faster vehicle approaches from behind, move right.
✅ The left lane is for passing, not cruising!
❌ Don’t stay in the left lane if you’re driving slower than others.
Example: A driver notices a fast-approaching car in their mirror and moves into the center lane.
📋 Quick Recap – Multi-Lane Road Rules
| Situation | Correct Action |
|---|---|
| Slow traffic | Stay in the right lane. |
| Changing lanes | Signal, check mirrors, and check blind spots. |
| Missed exit? | Continue to the next exit—never stop or reverse. |
| Emergency vehicle approaching | Pull over to the right and stop. |
| School bus with flashing red lights | Stop in both directions unless there’s a median. |
| Being tailgated? | Move right and let them pass. |
| Driving in the left lane? | Move right if a faster vehicle approaches. |
✅ Following these rules helps keep highways safe, efficient, and stress-free! 🚗💨