Dear drivers, have you ever encountered that daunting "zigzag road" on the road? Just like the mysterious path spliced by Lego bricks, if you take a wrong step carelessly, it is as if you are facing the terrifying moment of 3 points evaporating 3 points in an instant and 200 oceans in an instant in your wallet. Especially for our novice friends who have just hit the road, it feels like encountering the first "single-plank bridge" in their lives, and they would rather choose the busy lane next to them than set foot in this seemingly weird "sawtooth".
However, I want to tell you a secret, this seemingly daunting "zigzag road" is actually a magician called "Variable Lane", which is not a fixed lane, but can flexibly play the role of going straight or turning left according to the change of road traffic flow. Imagine a magician who can turn a straight lane into a straight lane when the traffic winds like a long dragon; On the contrary, if the left-turning vehicles are lined up into a spectacular "Ferris wheel", it can instantly turn into a left-turn lane, so that the traffic pressure can be greatly relieved, and the traffic jam phenomenon is also effectively curbed.
So the question is, how can we accurately judge the mood of this ever-changing "sawtooth road" at the moment? The answer is on that LED sign overhead! This is no ordinary street sign, but a "traffic information officer" who updates the road conditions in real time. If you look up and see that it says go straight, don't hesitate to drive into this lane, but remember not to turn left, otherwise you may be waiting for you with a kind "three-point greeting" and a fine gift package from the traffic police. On the other hand, if it shows a left turn, you can safely and boldly turn, but also be aware that this lane can only turn left at the moment, and it will be a foul to go straight!
So, you see, the "sawtooth road" is not an uncontrollable beast, as long as we learn to look at the lights and read its "mood", we can find a magical "fast lane" on congested urban roads. For example, when you see that the left turn lane next to you is crowded with anxiously waiting vehicles, and the "zigzag road" happens to turn left at a green light, if you can see the pearl and drive in decisively, then congratulations, you will enjoy a smooth driving experience like a VIP channel!
Overall, the gameplay of this "zigzag road" is not complicated, the key is observation and understanding. Here, I warmly welcome everyone to share their own experience of "sawtooth road" in the comment area, or unique insights into urban road planning, so that we can work together on how to drive more efficiently and safely on every road in the city. Remember to like and follow, we will see you in the next issue, more interesting and practical driving knowledge is waiting for you to explore! (Don't forget, statistics show that during rush hour, the correct use of variable lanes can save more than 15% of travel time on average, does this give you a new understanding of "sawtooth roads"?) ）