If you are driving on this road with heavy traffic, you may not change lanes in order to...
Overtaking
Explanation
Dense traffic: do not change lanes to overtake
- In situations of **dense traffic** (vehicles moving in parallel lanes at a similar speed), it is **prohibited to change lanes to overtake**.
- **Overtaking** means leaving your lane to get past another, slower vehicle.
Why is it prohibited?
- It prevents **sudden braking**, **sideswipes**, and the **accordion effect**.
- It maintains **safety** and **traffic flow**.
When you may change lanes
- To take an **exit** or change **direction**.
- To **avoid an obstacle** or if your **lane ends**.
- Due to **traffic signs/signals** or **orders** from traffic officers.
Practical rule: in dense traffic, keep your **lane** and your **pace**; do not change lanes to **overtake**.
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