Reversible lanes are lanes in which traffic may travel in either direction, depending on displayed overhead signal (a green arrow or a red cross). Reversible lanes are used to improve traffic flow during rush hours.

You are driving on a road with reversible lanes that are marked with overhead lane signals; you may drive in a lane under a green arrow.

Some travel lanes are designed to carry traffic in one direction at certain times and in the opposite direction at other times. These lanes are usually marked by double dashed yellow lines.

Lane control lights are a specific type of traffic light used to manage traffic on a multi-way road or highway. Typically they allow or forbid traffic to use one or more of the available lanes by the use of Green lights or arrows (to permit) or by red lights or crosses (to prohibit).

Lane-use control signals are special overhead signals that permit or prohibit the use of specific lanes of a street or highway or that indicate the impending prohibition of their use.

Reversible lane signals Traffic lights visible in both directions are installed above reversible lanes, to let drivers know whether they may use it.

A steady yellow X signal means that you must prepare to vacate the lane beneath the signal. The signal will change to a red X signal farther down the highway. When you see the steady red X, you must be in another lane.

When weather, roadwork or traffic incident impacts road conditions, lane control signs can change. This reduces the risk of further incidents occurring and also allows faster access for emergency or service vehicles.

“Crossing multiple lanes in one movement is considered an illegal lane change and, honestly, no driver can read your mind and expect you to fly across the road.” Turn signals, patience and one lane movement at a time will help eliminate poor decisions, Trooper Steve said.

Every time you change lanes you should check three different areas for other vehicles: your left and right side mirrors, your rear view mirror, and your vehicle’s blind spot. Remember to take your time when changing lanes.

But when officers informed him that it is against the law to drive in the middle lane when not overtaking, the driver argued back. Rule 264 of the Highway Code states: “You should always drive in the left-hand lane when the road ahead is clear.

When you change lanes, or merge with another lane, you:

1. Have the right of way.
2. Should first stop and check for cross traffic.
3. Need at least a four second gap in traffic.

“The answer is no, it’s not illegal. There’s nothing on the vehicle code that prohibits you from doing so.” “You have to do so without impeding the traffic of other vehicles, and you have to make that lane change safely.” That includes using your signal and clearing your blind spot before changing lanes.

You should never change lanes within an intersection. Before changing lanes, always look over your shoulder to check your blind spot. Be alert to other drivers moving into the same lane.

Changing lanes in – or near – an intersection is potentially dangerous. It should generally be avoided as a matter of habit. If you take a look at the common intersection, you will often find a solid white line near the approach of intersection (it’s illegal to cross solid white lines).

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When you change lanes, follow these steps:

1. Turn on your signal.
2. Check your mirrors.
3. Check your blind spot by looking over your shoulder.
4. If it is safe, change lanes.
5. Turn off your signal after completing the lane change.

Use your mirrors and turn signals. Turn your head to look quickly over your shoulder before changing lanes or merging in traffic. Leave 3 seconds of space between you and the vehicle ahead of you. Make sure you can stop safely, if necessary.

Use the left lane to pass other cars traveling your direction. Do not pass in the right lane unless absolutely necessary. If you are driving in the far left hand lane and someone would like to pass you, move over to the right lane when it is safe to do so and allow them to pass.

My usual way of changing lanes,

1. Signal for at least three seconds (count three Mississippi’s). This is to inform other drivers that you are thinking of changing lanes.
2. Check all the mirrors (side view and rear view mirrors).
3. Look over shoulder.
4. Speed up.
5. Change lanes.
6. Repeat 1 – 5 to change back if necessary.