What is the difference between dashed and solid lines for lane changes?

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What is the difference between dashed and solid lines for lane changes?

Dashed lane markings show where you’re allowed to change lanes. When you see dashed lines between lanes, you can merge or move over into the adjacent lane as long as you signal, check your mirrors, and make sure there’s enough room and no other vehicle in the way. Solid lines between lanes mean you should not switch lanes in that area; you stay in your current lane until you reach a point where changes are permitted. So the idea is simple: use dashed lines to change lanes safely, and stay in your lane where you see solid lines.

Dashed lane markings show where you’re allowed to change lanes. When you see dashed lines between lanes, you can merge or move over into the adjacent lane as long as you signal, check your mirrors, and make sure there’s enough room and no other vehicle in the way. Solid lines between lanes mean you should not switch lanes in that area; you stay in your current lane until you reach a point where changes are permitted.

So the idea is simple: use dashed lines to change lanes safely, and stay in your lane where you see solid lines.

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