12 False Myths about Traffic and Driving

There are countless false beliefs about driving and traffic that in practice are very dangerous and can cause serious traffic accidents, endangering the lives of many people. Auto for Trade a used car dealer in the United Kingdom briefly talks about it. According to the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT), these are the twelve most common false myths about traffic regulations:

1. BICYCLISTS HAVE PRIORITY IN CROSSWALKS

FALSE. When crossing a crosswalk, the cyclist must obligatorily get off his bicycle and act as a pedestrian, crossing the crosswalk on foot. However, bicycle users do have priority of passage when they circulate on bike lanes, on bicycle paths or on the shoulder. Bicyclist should walk as a normal person who passes by through zebra crossing.

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2. THE SOLID LINE MUST NEVER BE EXCEEDED WHEN PASSING A CYCLIST

FALSE. A vehicle is allowed to overtake a cyclist in a section, even if overtaking is prohibited, occupying all or part of the opposite lane in order to maintain the safety lateral separation at all times. This maneuver can only be carried out if there is no danger to traffic.

3. IT IS POSSIBLE TO EXCEED THE SPEED LIMIT TO PASS

FALSE. Only motorcycles and cars are allowed to exceed the speed limit by 20 kilometers per hour to overtake, although only on conventional roads and under certain conditions.

4. ALL CHILD SEATS MUST GO BOTH WAYS

FALSE. Not all child seats are positioned both ways. Those of group 0, for the smallest of the house, should always be placed against the march to protect the baby’s neck against sudden braking or in the event of a traffic accident.

5. IN AN ACCELERATION LANE YIELDS AT THE END

FALSE. If you enter a highway or highway through an acceleration lane and it is necessary to give way, you must always stop your vehicle at the beginning of the lane. This way you will have enough meters ahead to reach the right speed.

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6. IT IS NOT COMPULSORY TO YIELD TO BUSES LEAVING THE STOP

FALSE. You should always facilitate the circulation of passenger vehicles in the city, even stopping, if necessary, so that the bus can join from the stop.

7. ON MOTORWAYS OR EXPRESSWAYS, IT IS NOT MANDATORY TO FACILITATE THE INCORPORATION

FALSE. You should always collaborate, to the extent of your possibilities, so that another user can join the circulation. Regardless of this, if you are going to access a road, you must give way to vehicles that are already circulating on it.

8. ON THE ROAD YOU CAN DRIVE ON THE LEFT

FALSE. On the road you should normally circulate in the right lane. The rest of the lanes are reserved for passing. Therefore, after completing an overtaking maneuver, you must return to the right lane.

9. IT IS OKAY TO LEAVE A ROUNDABOUT FROM INSIDE LANES.

FALSE. In roundabouts with more than one lane, you must always exit from the right lane, that is, the outermost. This way you will avoid risk situations caused by crossing paths with other vehicles.

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10. NOVICE DRIVERS HAVE NO LIMITATIONS

FALSE. All novice drivers initially have only eight points on their driving license. Likewise, for two years their maximum permitted alcohol level is lower than that of other drivers (0.15 mg / l); and as if this were not enough, in order to circulate they must mark their vehicle with the well-known “L” for a year.

11. ALCOHOL: NO DANGER BELOW THE LEGAL LIMIT

FALSE. Alcohol always impairs the ability to drive safely and increases the risk of a traffic accident, even if you have consumed a small amount. Therefore, the only rate allowed at the wheel is 0.

12. THE TURN SIGNAL GIVES PRIORITY TO TURN, PASS OR CHANGE LANES

FALSE. The turn signal only informs other road users about your intention to maneuver. It does not give you the right to anything, although it is true that it grants priority only when two vehicles that circulate in line (one in front and one behind) signal their intention to maneuver at the same time. In this case, the first vehicle takes precedence.

What you shouldn’t be doing while driving: things to keep in mind

The distance between vehicles traveling in the same direction is called the following distance. This distance ensures both your safety and the safety of the vehicle ahead when the vehicle in front of you brakes suddenly. The correct following distance is half of your speed in meters. So if you are traveling at a speed of 70 kilometers, there should be a distance of 35 meters between you and the vehicle in front of you. Since it will be difficult to calculate the distance in practice, you should take care to leave a distance if 2 seconds between you and the vehicle ahead. You should also remember that the tracking distance is determined according to normal weather and road conditions. In weather conditions where your visibility is narrow and your road holding is reduced, it would be more appropriate to increase your following distance 2 or 3 times.

Another important thing to keep in mind is the correct use of headlights. The headlights not only allow you to see the environment but also help other drivers and pedestrians to notice you. To maintain order in traffic, you need to take care to use your vehicle’s headlights at the right place and time.

Unnecessary use of high beams is one of the most common mistakes in traffic. You should use it at night on roads other than residential areas, in poor weather conditions and in poorly lit tunnels. In case of encountering a vehicle coming from the opposite direction, you should not use the high beams.

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Conclusion

Above were some of the false myths about traffic and driving along with the things that we should keep in mind when encountering traffic. The rules governing traffic can be often violated by drivers. The result is sometimes disturbance in traffic, and sometimes even worse that causes accidents and injuries. It is one of the most common mistake that people do in traffic by turning on the high beams on headlights instead of using dimmed ones. You should pay attention to what is safe for you as well as for the people around you.