Positioning in the roadway

Road positioning

Definitions

TermDefinitionRead more
LanePart of carriageway for one directionParts of the road
CarriagewayArea used by vehicles including all lanesParts of the road
ShoulderHard shoulder, only for emergenciesParts of the road

Distance and the 3‑second rule

Keep at least 3 seconds in normal conditions; increase on wet or icy roads. See Speed and distance.

Slippery conditions

Increase time gap, reduce speed and keep smooth inputs. See Driving in difficult conditions.

Yellow vs white stripes

Stripe colors

Stripe colorMeaning
WhiteSeparates lanes in the same direction
YellowSeparates opposing traffic

Bus lanes and one‑way streets

Rules and positioning: Positioning and driving method.