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    Choosing A Lane
    Traffic lanes are often referred to by number. The left or "fast" lane is called the "Number 1 Lane." The lane to the right of the "Number 1 Lane" is called the "Number 2 Lane," then the "Number 3 Lane,"

    Example of numbered traffic lanes


    Drive in the lane with the smoothest flow of traffic. If you can choose among three lanes, pick the middle lane for the smoothest driving. To drive faster, pass, or turn left, use the left lane. When you choose to drive slowly or enter or turn off the road, use the right lane.

    If there are only two lanes in your direction, pick the right lane for the smoothest driving.

    Do not weave in and out of traffic. Stay in one lane as much as possible. Once you start through an intersection, keep going. If you start to make a turn, follow through. Last minute changes may cause collisions. If you miss a turn, continue until you can safely and legally turn around

    copied & pasted from tips on driving in america.


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    You have copied and pasted something from tips on driving in America which is different from the actual country's highway codes. That states the right hand lane is for driving and the other lanes are for passing (yes there are exceptions and 'smooth driving' is not one of them). They are aware they have a huge road safety problem with the attitude of driviers adopting the driving practice you have quoted above but they are slowly and gradually trying to stamp it out.

    The red light cameras are another example - they have been introduced to stop red light running as too many people thought the amber light meant speed up and go through even if it is red by the time you cross the line.


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    Jill, could you please post a link for the offical highway code as I have tried but can't find one, thanks.


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    Trupial, you won't find an 'official highway code' for the States as unlike here they don't have one.

    Each state has its own version which can cause its own problems. What you can 'technially' do in one State can be illegal in another - so it is a good idea for anyone driving in America to check the road rules for each State before driving them. Then just to confuse things there is also Uniform Traffic Law.



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    <blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Jill
    Trupial, you won't find an 'official highway code' for the States as unlike here they don't have one.

    Each state has its own version which can cause its own problems. What you can 'technially' do in one State can be illegal in another - so it is a good idea for anyone driving in America to check the road rules for each State before driving them. Then just to confuse things there is also Uniform Traffic Law.


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    No wonder they have safety issues! [msneek]


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    If you are a AAA member they issue a safe driving guide for each state (at least they used too, hope they're still doing it).


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    <blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:No wonder they have safety issues! [/quote]


    The basic rules of driving are the same, and also Federal law applies.

    However certain practices are illegal in some States and not in others. e.g. using a mobile(cell) phone whilst driving.


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    Above all else, common sense prevails. If you drive with the same sense,caution and confidence as you do in the UK then you will not go far wrong. You will pick up any local laws quite quickly.

    Dave


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    <blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Jill
    Trupial, you won't find an 'official highway code' for the States as unlike here they don't have one.

    Each state has its own version which can cause its own problems. What you can 'technially' do in one State can be illegal in another - so it is a good idea for anyone driving in America to check the road rules for each State before driving them. Then just to confuse things there is also Uniform Traffic Law.


    [/quote][msnwink]thanks.


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