Accident while changing lanes, who is to blame?

Who should yield when changing lanes and who will be to blame for an accident?

Lane changes and accidents

Changing lanes is one of the simplest maneuvers according to traffic rules. And it is done, in fact, in 2 steps: turning on the turn signal and directly changing lanes. But the rules for such lane changes are often violated, which leads to accidents. In the article we will find out who is obliged to yield to whom when changing the trajectory of movement, including at the same time, who will be to blame for an accident and in what subtleties. And all this is relevant for 2019.

The most important thing about rebuilding

So, first of all, let's find out the main facts about this maneuver. They include both related traffic rules responsibilities and simple rules that many motorists may not be aware of.

When changing lanes, you are required to turn on the appropriate turn signal: in the left lane - left, in the right lane - right (clause 8.1 of the Rules).
But the sign should not mislead other drivers. For example, if you are going to change lanes across 2 lanes at once, then you need to turn the turn signals on and off 2 times, since the 2019 legislation requires them to be turned off immediately upon completion of the maneuver, and changing 2 lanes means 2 consecutive maneuvers, not one whole.
You can change lanes not only into the adjacent lane in the same direction, but also into the oncoming lane - this will in no way cancel the very fact of the presence of the maneuver of the same name.

Who is inferior to whom?

Now the most important answer to the simplest question, which everyone who gets behind the wheel and once received the right to drive must know.

When changing lanes, the one who changes lanes always gives way to someone who is moving straight ahead without performing any maneuvers. And no turned-on turn signal gives an advantage to the one changing lanes - unfortunately, this is precisely the fact that many drivers ~~forget~~ about on the road.

Please note that you need to give in to the one who is not making maneuvers, and not just to the one who is moving without changing direction. As a lane changer, you may not always have an obligation to yield if another driver, with whom you intersect while performing a maneuver, violates something.

This is what the simplest rebuild looks like:

In this traffic situation, the driver of a yellow car is obliged to give way, in accordance with paragraph 8.4 of the traffic rules, which literally prescribes the following:

8.4. When changing lanes, the driver must give way to vehicles moving in the same direction without changing direction.

The Rules also contain specifics about this requirement. It is contained in the definition of 2 terms: “give way” and “priority” and means that when changing lanes, you should not force another road user with your maneuver:

And to violate traffic rules, at least one of these above conditions must be met. But only in the case when the intended trajectories of your movements intersect, and, moreover, intersect not only in space, but also in time.

For example, if you did not turn on the left turn signal and were not planning to change lanes to the left, but swerved towards the left lane because you were driving around a stone in your lane, did not cross the markings, and the driver of the blue car got scared and swerved to the left, then you essentially forced him to change his trajectory and possibly the speed of movement. But since your intended trajectories did not intersect, then formally you did not violate the traffic rules.

How to avoid an accident when changing lanes, liability for an accident

Even such a simple maneuver as moving a car from one lane to another can result in an accident. This happens especially often during heavy traffic.

As in all such cases, the culprit is determined by the circumstances of the incident.

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Rules for changing lanes

Features of the maneuver are written in the subparagraphs of Section 8 of the Traffic Regulations:

before changing lanes, the motorist must make sure that during the action he will not interfere with other road users or create an emergency situation;
he is obliged to let other drivers know in advance about his intention to change the trajectory by turning on the turn signal;
the motorist must let ahead of those who are already driving in the lane into which he is about to change lanes;
When two cars change lanes at the same time, the one on the right goes first, and the other is inferior.

Rules for changing lanes according to traffic rules

The rules for changing lanes in accordance with traffic rules are as follows:

those who wish to change the direction of travel must signal this to other drivers by turning on the turn signal;
if the light bulb does not work, the intention to change lanes should be shown by extending your arm to the side;
You can move to another lane only after cars moving in the same direction have passed along it without changing the trajectory, that is, you should give way to them;
if two cars simultaneously start a maneuver, you need to let the one on the right side pass, it has an advantage;
An action is permitted only when it cannot interfere with other traffic participants or create a threatening situation.

These rules are fixed in paragraphs 8.1 and 8.4 of the traffic rules.

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Mutual lane change according to traffic rules

Mutual lane changes are regulated by traffic rules clause 8.4: the car located to the right of the opponent has the advantage. And if we are talking about cars moving along different lines in parallel or one a little faster than the other, it is clear who is inferior to whom. What difficulties may arise with such a maneuver:

Sometimes it is started by cars driving behind each other, this is also a mutual action. But in this situation, clause 8.4 cannot be applied and it is also impossible to clearly determine who has the advantage. Drivers should assess the general road conditions and act accordingly. The one who rides behind is in a more advantageous position, since he sees the opponent and controls his movements without straining.

The driver of the car ahead can only monitor the actions of the second motorist using car mirrors, which is much more difficult. In such a situation, common sense rather than rules works. Perhaps the driver of the car driving behind should slow down in order to let the one in front pass and avoid a collision. Both must also take into account the requirement of the second paragraph of clause 8.1 of the traffic rules:

The maneuver can be performed on a multi-lane road on a bridge. Actually, the rules here are the same: give way to anyone who does not change their trajectory to the obstacle on the right, do not create a dangerous situation, do not interfere with other vehicles. But if the road is two-lane, moving to the adjacent traffic line on the bridge is generally prohibited. The restriction is regulated by clause 9.4 of the traffic rules:

Mutual lane change according to traffic rules

Mutual lane changes in sections of traffic rules are not considered separately, which means that they are carried out as prescribed in paragraphs 8.1 and 8.4. But there may also be nuances here:

The need to move two cars into one lane. If car A is moving from the far left through the center to the right, and at this time car B is maneuvering from the right to the middle, the driver must yield first.

Here the requirement of clause 8.4 of the “Rules...” must be met.

The need to maneuver through several lanes. If the car needs to move from one extreme to the other through the center, all areas should be monitored. Because the requirement to give way to those driving straight along a constant trajectory and those approaching from the right is not canceled. An important detail of the action: the turn signal must be turned on until the car is in the right place.

The maneuver in question before the intersection may also be difficult. It is allowed here, because we are not talking about overtaking, but just moving to the next lane. The rules are the same: yield to the next in the row strictly straight ahead and to the cars on the right. But the driver needs to be especially careful and try to complete the action before entering the intersection. Otherwise, vehicles traveling along an intersecting road may get in the way.

If he approaches from the right, his direction is the main thing, they also give way to him.

Interference on the right when changing lanes

The interference on the right, as a rule of traffic, when changing lanes, works only if the cars change lanes at the same time. When one of them drives in his own lane and does not change it, and the second moves to the adjacent one, the first has the advantage in any case. It's easier to understand this with examples:

S is in the left lane and is about to move into the middle lane. L at the same moment moves from the right to the central one. S must yield, since he is changing lanes, and L is the very obstacle for him.
F is driving in the center, V wants to move there on the right side. But F must not yield. In this case, he has priority, because he does not change the trajectory. And here the rule of interference on the right does not work.

Advantage when changing lanes

There is an advantage over your opponent when changing lanes from row to row:

a car driving without changing lanes in the same direction;
at a car approaching from the right, with simultaneous or mutual movement of the vehicle into the adjacent lane.

Who gives in during a mutual restructuring

Who gives way during a mutual lane change depends on the initial location of the vehicle:

if they move onto the same line of movement from different ones, the one who has an obstacle on the right lets the opponent pass;
if they are driving in the same lane one after another, the car that is easier to do this without emergency braking and creating a threatening situation in any other way allows the other one to pass.

Who is to blame for an accident while changing lanes?

An accident during a maneuver can occur in different situations. The culprit is identified based on the totality of violations of the rules.

To the right lane

Moving from the left lane to the right lane may be necessary in order to leave a roundabout or for other reasons. But not all drivers perform the maneuver correctly. As a result, rushing cars collide.

To determine the culprit, you need to find out who was closer to the right edge of the lane. He has the advantage written in subclause 8.4 of the traffic rules:

This means that the driver driving to the left violated the rule. And it doesn’t matter that he signaled a change of lane or was slightly ahead of his opponent. It will not help in identifying who is responsible for the accident that the driver of the right car was drunk or did not have documents with him. He will be punished for these violations. But the one who did not give way to him is found guilty.

Accident when changing lane to the right lane

To the left lane

Changing lanes from the right lane to the one located to the left can also result in an accident if this path is not clear. The one who did not let the car not changing lanes pass will be at fault. That is, the driver of a car changing lanes. According to the rules, he must wait until the left vehicle passes (clause 8.4 of the traffic rules). And only then move to this row yourself. The “right hand” rule does not work here, since the car that does not change its trajectory has priority.

Controversial situations

It is more difficult to determine the culprit of an accident if the road is multi-lane, or there are factors that can be interpreted in favor of any participant. This happens, for example, if:

Cars colliding while driving in one lane and deciding to change lanes at the same time. Here, finding the driver guilty depends on the speed of each car, the distance between them, and the time the turn signal is turned on.
There are more rows of cars on the road than marked lanes. For example, the first 5, but there are only 3 paths. Naturally, some cars will constantly be in a state of changing lanes, that is, on the dividing line. And if a collision occurs, traffic police officers will have to do a lot of work to identify the culprit. It is necessary to find out who was moving in which lane, who was considered changing lanes, etc. Eyewitnesses and DVR recordings can help.

The lane change was carried out abruptly, and at the end of the maneuver a collision occurred. This happens when a car from the left lane B dives into the right lane under the nose of C walking along it. And if the second one crashes into the first one when it has already changed lanes, driver C may be found guilty. Traffic police officers will decide that he violated the distance or exceeded the speed. Although driver B is essentially at fault, it is more difficult to prove.
Both cars drive along different markings parallel to each other and collide on the lane. The driver of the car who was driving to the left is more likely to be found guilty. The “right hand” condition works here, that is, he must yield. But there is also the possibility of naming the driver of the right vehicle as the culprit. After all, it cannot be ruled out that it was the left car that initially walked along the lane without changing lanes. Then she has the advantage, and the right one had to wait.
The position of the cars is the same as in the previous case, but they are walking on a multi-lane road, and there are many other cars on it. The person driving on the left may be found guilty, because he is moving along the markings, which means he is changing lanes. According to the rules, he is obliged to yield. But it may turn out that it was the left car that was moving without changing lanes. And the right one pushed him to the side. As a result, the left car moved onto the markings.

If this was the case, the driver of the right vehicle is guilty. But this also needs to be proven.

When overtaking

A driver in a hurry may feel that a car driving in the next lane or in his lane is moving too slowly. He may want to overtake a leisurely vehicle, then move into its lane. In such a situation, an accident is also not excluded. Guilty of it even when performing a maneuver in a permitted place:

the driver of the overtaking vehicle, if he did not turn on the turn signal or did not take into account that another car was coming towards him, there are other reasons not to perform the action;
the driver of the overtaken car, if he deliberately prevents the opponent from performing a maneuver (changes the trajectory of movement, increases speed, etc.).

Difficulties in determining the culprit of the accident are also likely under such conditions. To accurately establish it, an examination is carried out and eyewitnesses are interviewed.

About the accident when changing lanes, watch this video:

Fine or other punishment for an accident?

If an accident occurs, the motorist will not get away with just a fine. And the sections of the Code of Administrative Offenses under which the violator will be punished are different:

if he exceeded the speed limit when changing lanes, he will pay under Article 12.9 from 500 rubles. up to 5000 rub. or will lose your driving license for a period of 4 months to a year, depending on how much more than the permitted indicator was;
the one who drove along the markings for a long time during the maneuver will pay 500 rubles. under Article 12.16;
if you do not turn on the turn signal before changing lanes, you will be punished under Part 1 of Article 12.14:

Part 3 of Article 12.14 will be applied to those who prevented the passage of those who had priority:

The insurance company of the culprit will repair the damaged car of the victim. But if this money is not enough, the latter will most likely face a claim for damages. It is possible that he will have to pay for moral damages if the accident involved injuries or deaths. Fortunately, the latter is very rare in these types of accidents.

Fine for changing lanes at an intersection

There is no fine for actually changing lanes at an intersection, since this maneuver is not prohibited in this area. The driver can be punished:

Accident while changing lanes

Good afternoon, dear reader.

This article will focus on a fairly common type of traffic accident - lane change accident .

Car collisions during lane changes most often occur in populated areas when there is a fairly dense traffic flow on the road. Another characteristic feature of such accidents is that the vehicles usually suffer minimal damage.

However, in any case, collisions should be avoided, because The wait for traffic police officers often lasts for several hours, and independent registration of an accident without the traffic police is not possible in all cases.

Below are several typical accidents during lane changes, in each of which the culprit of the accident is determined:

Traffic rules when changing lanes

First, let's look at the points of the traffic rules regulating the changing of lanes of vehicles:

8.4. When changing lanes, the driver must give way to vehicles moving in the same direction without changing direction . When simultaneously changing lanes of vehicles moving in the same direction, the driver must give way to the vehicle on the right .

Clause 8.4 allows you to determine the priority of vehicles when changing lanes.

8.1. Before starting to move, change lanes, turn (U-turn) and stop, the driver is required to give signals with turn signals in the appropriate direction, and if they are missing or faulty, with his hand. When performing a maneuver, there should be no danger to traffic or interference with other road users.

Clause 8.1 regulates the giving of a turn signal when changing lanes.

At first glance, everything is quite simple:

Before changing lanes, you must turn on your turn signal.
When changing lanes, you must give way to cars moving without changing direction.
When changing lanes at the same time, you should let the car on the right pass.

In practice, when a road accident occurs, difficulties often arise in determining the culprit of the road accident. Similar situations will be discussed below.

Accident while changing lanes

Changing the car to the right lane

First, let's look at the simplest situation:

Obviously, if the cars are positioned this way during a collision, then the driver of the orange car , who did not give way to a car moving without changing direction (clause 8.6 of the traffic rules was violated).

Note. Even if the driver of the white car is intoxicated, the driver of the orange car will still be found guilty, because violation of clause 8.6 occurs in any case. In the described situation, the driver of the white car will be deprived of his license, but he will not automatically be guilty of the accident.

Changing lanes at the same time

Let's consider another popular road accident, where identifying the culprit does not cause any particular problems:

the orange will be at fault .

Don't forget that when changing lanes on multi-lane roads, you should look not only at the cars in the next lane, but also at the cars driving across the row. This will avoid simultaneous rebuilding and associated problems.

Please note that in the examples discussed above, the cars are located at an angle to the edge of the roadway, so identifying a car changing lanes is quite easy.

In practice, a car may change lanes slowly (almost parallel to the edge of the roadway), and in this case, difficulties may arise in determining the culprit of the accident.

Changing lanes to the right at a slight angle

Consider the following example:

Here the orange car is driving almost parallel to the edge of the roadway, and it can be determined that it is changing lanes only by the presence of road markings. While the car is above the broken line, it is in the process of changing lanes.

In this case the orange car is to blame for the accident, but if there were no markings on the road, the traffic police could have found the driver of any of the cars guilty.

The car was completely rebuilt before the collision

In the picture above, the orange car is within the right lane, so the driver of the white car will most likely be found to be at fault for the accident. Nevertheless, he still has a chance to prove his innocence.

For example, if the driver of an orange car quickly changed lanes and braked sharply, then he is the culprit (clause 8.4 of the traffic rules).

However, in practice, the driver of a white car will have to make some efforts to prove his innocence. The best option is a video recorder installed in the car, which recorded the maneuvers of the orange car. If there is no recorder, then immediately after the accident you should find witnesses who can confirm the fact of sudden lane changes and braking.

Simultaneous lane changes at a slight angle

Another interesting situation. In this case, both cars are above the marking lines, i.e. perform a rebuild. In the event of a collision, the driver of the orange car will be found to be at fault.

However, in this example, the accident pattern does not provide insight into which lanes the vehicles were traveling in before the collision. It is possible that the orange car was initially in the middle lane, but the sharp maneuver of the white one frightened the driver and forced him to turn slightly to the side.

Since this situation became widespread in 2019, I recommend that you constantly ensure that your car is within the selected lane.

Change lane to the left

In this case, the driver white car is clearly to blame for the accident, because only he performs the rebuild.

I think you have already understood that in most cases the culprit will be the driver whose car did not manage to be completely on one of the traffic lanes.

Traffic in 4 rows on 3 lanes

Let's look at several traffic accidents when changing lanes in heavy traffic.

The picture above depicts a situation that often occurs in large cities. In this case, the number of rows of cars exceeds the number of lanes indicated by markings.

For example, in Moscow you can find up to 5 rows of cars on a three-lane road. In this case, 2 rows travel over intermittent markings, i.e. from the point of view of traffic rules, they change lanes.

In the event of a collision between an orange and a white car, the driver of the orange one , because he is on the left and is changing lanes.

Although in practice the situation could have turned out completely differently. The driver of the orange car was driving within the middle lane, and the white one was “squeezing” between the rows on the right. At a certain moment, the orange car did not have enough space within the lane and was forced to cross the broken marking line on the left.

Movement between rows

Another situation in which the number of rows does not match the number of lanes. In this case, the white car is forced to move to the right, because there is also a car on the left. He hits an orange car. the white is at fault for the accident .

Driving into oncoming traffic in heavy traffic

In this example, the driver of the orange car is forced into the oncoming lane, which in itself does not bode well. Even if no car collision occurs, the driver of an orange car may have his license revoked for driving into oncoming traffic.

Well, if the cars collide, then in addition to deprivation of rights, the driver of orange car also faces paying for repairs to the car of another participant in the accident.

How to avoid being the culprit of an accident when changing lanes?

Based on the examples discussed above, you have learned to identify the culprit of an accident when changing lanes in a given situation. However, it would be a good idea to consider a few tips that will help you avoid being the culprit of an accident:

In heavy traffic, always stay on the right side of the selected lane.
In any case, stay within “your” lane, even if it forces you to sit in traffic a little longer.

Let's look at each of these points in more detail.

1. You should occupy the right side of the selected lane . This will allow you to solve 2 problems:

If they change lanes from the left into “your” lane and “force” you to “start changing lanes” (drive over the marking line between the lanes), the driver of the car on the left will still be at fault.
If you change lanes on the right, then you will have enough space to move a little within the lane and not cross the markings. Naturally, you should return to the right side of the lane as soon as possible.

In addition, driving on the right side of the leftmost lane will allow you to keep a sufficient distance from the oncoming lane and not accidentally drive into it.

2. cross the marking line dividing adjacent lanes if you really want to change lanes.

If the road situation is such that you can freely drive forward, but to do this you need to cross a solid marking line with one wheel, then it’s better not to do this. As practice shows, if you move into the adjacent lane just a little bit, in most cases you will not be able to return to your lane. And therefore, for a long time your car will be in a “state of rebuilding”, which should not be allowed.

If you learn to constantly follow these simple rules, then even if an accident occurs, you will have an excellent chance of having your car repaired at the expense of the second party to the accident.

Well, in conclusion, I suggest you watch a funny video about an accident involving a foreign car and a VAZ 2107:

Accident while changing lanes. How to avoid?

Driving a car is unthinkable without changing lanes; if the driver does not comply with traffic rules and is reckless, then this maneuver can lead to various accidents.

The concept of "rebuilding"

Changing lanes in itself is a change of lane of the vehicle. Many others begin with this maneuver - overtaking, detour, U-turn, advance or turn. But for some, this is also another way to show off their cool driving style and car.

The rules that govern changing lanes are extremely simple (see paragraphs 8.1 and 8.4 of the traffic rules), but this does not prevent would-be drivers from regularly violating them. For them, let us remind you once again:

If the driver is going to change lanes, then he should give way to vehicles that are not changing lanes on the road;
In the case when several cars moving in the same direction plan to change lanes at the same time, then those moving on the right should yield (following the popularly known rule “interference on the right”);
Before performing a maneuver, it is imperative to turn on the direction indicators.

Incorrect lane change tactics

A sudden change of lane in close proximity to someone else's car. How to do it correctly: change lanes strictly at an acute angle, leaving a safe distance for yourself and other road users and aligning the speed of your car with the speed of the flow.
A sudden forced change of lane due to the presence of an obstacle in the lane. Not all drivers can notice the obstacle in advance and change their position in time. So they are trying to get into the next lane, although according to the rules you should turn on the turn signal and wait for other drivers to let them pass.
The laws of psychology apply in a traffic jam. Insolent people are reluctantly allowed to pass here, especially if they do not signal the planned maneuver with a turn signal. The most self-confident drivers, even if their car is not allowed through, decide to take a break, hoping for the compliance and caution of other car owners, and strive to complete their maneuver. But, as they say, the scythe hits a stone and as a result, an accident occurs when changing lanes.
Ignoring the blind spot also causes accidents. Turning on the turn signal warns drivers in adjacent lanes, including those in the blind spot, about the planned maneuver. Make sure the car is noticed. Sometimes it doesn’t hurt to look over your shoulder to make sure you’re moving safely. It is this simple rule that can reduce the likelihood of an accident.

Types of accidents during lane changes. Who is to blame in each of the typical cases?

Features of such accidents:

Such accidents are typical for populated areas with heavy traffic and are often associated with insufficient professionalism of drivers.
The second feature is that in collisions the cars receive minimal damage.

Emergency situations:

In an accident when changing lanes from the left lane to the right, the driver from the left lane will be considered the culprit of the accident, since he had to let vehicles pass in the direction of travel in the right lane. Let us note that even if the driver from the right lane is intoxicated, he will be deprived of his license, but the culprit of the accident, according to the rules, will be the one who initiated the dangerous emergency situation, i.e. made the wrong lane change.
Collision while changing lanes at the same time. In this case, the culprit will again be a car from the left lane. To safely change the position of a car on a multi-lane road, you need to pay attention not only to the adjacent lane, but also to the one behind it. Since there may be situations when two cars plan to change lanes at once, but in the end they may not share it.
In an accident when changing lanes to the left, the culprit will be the car changing lanes, since before the maneuver it must allow traffic in the direction of travel and not violate road safety.
In road accidents when changing lanes at the same time, difficulties often arise in determining the culprit. For example, there was a traffic jam and two cars decided to change lanes at the same time. In an ideal situation, there is enough space on the lane for two and both cars can change lanes simultaneously at the same speed and at the same angle, but this does not happen in practice. This results in a collision, and the culprit will be the one who in fact does not keep the distance, the speed limit, or does not indicate his intentions with turn signals.
An accident on a multi-lane road is complicated by the fact that the actual number of cars moving along its width may exceed the number indicated by the markings. Sometimes 5 motorists can squeeze onto a 3-lane roadway at the same time. This is due to the heavy traffic load on the roads. At the same time, there are a large number of cars that are constantly in a position to change lanes. In such cases, it is quite difficult to determine the culprit of the accident on your own. The presence of a DVR will provide significant assistance in this regard for both drivers and traffic police officers.
In an accident when changing lanes at an intersection, the vehicle changing lanes will most often be to blame. Although this maneuver at an intersection is not prohibited by the rules, however, the intersection is one of the most dangerous sections of the road. Therefore, firstly, you need to occupy the lane along which you need to move further in advance, and secondly, you must follow all other rules for changing lanes. It is better to waste time by waiting than to understand the circumstances of the collision.

Important! Even if all the rules are followed, the vehicle that is most often found guilty of an accident is the one that did not have time to fully enter the traffic lane.

Tricks when moving

It is best to occupy the right side of your lane, which will solve several problems at once. If they change lanes on the left and a collision occurs, then you will definitely not be the culprit. If you change lanes on the right, you will have room to maneuver within your lane.
You shouldn't just cross the line; you should only do this if you really intend to change lanes.
The main rule of safe driving on the road is to try to anticipate not only your own mistakes, but also possible violations by other motorists.

The consequences of an accident when changing lanes are a fine, which is determined by the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. Thus, for violating the rules of maneuvering, punishment is provided in the form of a fine from 500 to 1,500 rubles.

Find out how to obtain a license to transport passengers in another article.

How to correctly perform a lane change maneuver

Changing lanes begins from the moment the light signal is given; this must be done in advance. Turning on a turn signal at the right time reduces the number of accidents several times.
We look in the side mirror, there you should see more than two adjacent stripes. The viewing distance should be sufficient to ensure that your movement is safe and that your maneuver does not force other drivers to urgently apply the brakes.
We look in the central mirror, we can see everything that is happening behind. Please note that mirrors must always be adjusted.
We are preparing to change lanes; to do this, we equalize the speed with the neighboring traffic, calculate the required distance and cutting angle.
If you notice a hole in your path late, you should not suddenly change the trajectory of your movement; other drivers may not have time to react.
We look in the mirrors again, if you have the skill, you can look over your shoulder to monitor the blind spot, and then we change lanes, monitoring the movement of your own car, as well as those moving in front, behind and to the side. The maneuver should be carried out without jerking, smoothly and thoughtfully.

Dangerous situations:

You start changing lanes, and a moment later, another driver begins the same maneuver. Until this moment, you thought that you would not intersect with him in any way along the way, although in fact it turned out that this was not the case.
When rearranging each other, one must also take into account the fact that not everyone knows even the simplest rules. In some cases, it is better to wait the moment.
You look in the mirrors, and at this time the car in front suddenly brakes. To do this, you need to develop lateral vision, so you can react to any movement.
You are moving into the line that is about to end. To do this, try to always look far ahead, in case of possible obstacles, accidents, and so on.
You begin the maneuver without noticing the movement of the scooter or motorcycle. These are the most dangerous road users.

So, accidents when changing lanes are not uncommon. To avoid unpleasant consequences you must:

Obey traffic rules;
Take into account possible mistakes of other road users;
Analyze your own.

Who is to blame for an accident when changing lanes: it’s better to see once

Driving a car is unthinkable without changing lanes; if the driver does not comply with traffic rules and is reckless, then this maneuver can lead to various accidents.

Rules for changing lanes

Features of the maneuver are written in the subparagraphs of Section 8 of the Traffic Regulations:

before changing lanes, the motorist must make sure that during the action he will not interfere with other road users or create an emergency situation;
he is obliged to let other drivers know in advance about his intention to change the trajectory by turning on the turn signal;
the motorist must let ahead of those who are already driving in the lane into which he is about to change lanes;
When two cars change lanes at the same time, the one on the right goes first, and the other is inferior.

Traffic rules when changing lanes

First, let's look at the points of the traffic rules regulating the changing of lanes of vehicles:

Clause 8.4 allows you to determine the priority of vehicles when changing lanes.

Clause 8.1 regulates the giving of a turn signal when changing lanes.

At first glance, everything is quite simple:

Before changing lanes, you must turn on your turn signal.
When changing lanes, you must give way to cars moving without changing direction.
When changing lanes at the same time, you should let the car on the right pass.

In practice, when a road accident occurs, difficulties often arise in determining the culprit of the road accident. Similar situations will be discussed below.

Incorrect lane change tactics

A sudden change of lane in close proximity to someone else's car. How to do it correctly: change lanes strictly at an acute angle, leaving a safe distance for yourself and other road users and aligning the speed of your car with the speed of the flow.
A sudden forced change of lane due to the presence of an obstacle in the lane. Not all drivers can notice the obstacle in advance and change their position in time. So they are trying to get into the next lane, although according to the rules you should turn on the turn signal and wait for other drivers to let them pass.
The laws of psychology apply in a traffic jam. Insolent people are reluctantly allowed to pass here, especially if they do not signal the planned maneuver with a turn signal. The most self-confident drivers, even if their car is not allowed through, decide to take a break, hoping for the compliance and caution of other car owners, and strive to complete their maneuver. But, as they say, the scythe hits a stone and as a result, an accident occurs when changing lanes.
Ignoring the blind spot also causes accidents. Turning on the turn signal warns drivers in adjacent lanes, including those in the blind spot, about the planned maneuver. Make sure the car is noticed. Sometimes it doesn’t hurt to look over your shoulder to make sure you’re moving safely. It is this simple rule that can reduce the likelihood of an accident.

How to avoid an accident when changing lanes, liability for an accident

When changing lanes, the driver must give way to vehicles moving at the same time without changing the direction of movement. We read what it means to give way: “Give way (do not create interference)” - a requirement that means that a road user must not start, resume or continue moving, carry out any - maneuver if this may force other road users who have an advantage over him to change direction or speed.
Jokero 39 — — 09:15 Depends on what kind of car you change into. There are cars that, even when driving in oncoming traffic and causing an accident, are not at fault. 1Sergey 40 — — 09:16 (38) This is at the discretion of the judge. Although, yes. In this case, with the registrar there is a greater chance of being right Shurjk2 41 — — 09:16 (39) There are few of them now, the insurance has more or less equalized everyone.

Driving a car is unthinkable without changing lanes; if the driver does not comply with traffic rules and is reckless, then this maneuver can lead to various accidents. Content

1 The concept of “rebuilding”
2 Tactics of incorrect lane changes
3 Types of accidents when changing lanes.

Who is to blame in each of the typical cases?

3.1 Features of such accidents:
3.2 Emergency situations:

4 Tricks when moving

5 How to correctly perform a lane change maneuver

6 Dangerous situations:

The concept of “changing lanes” Changing lanes in itself is a change of lane of a vehicle. Many others begin with this maneuver - overtaking, detour, U-turn, advance or turn.

But for some, this is also another way to show off their cool driving style and car. The rules that govern changing lanes are extremely simple (see.

Frequent violations

We can highlight several of the most common violations of traffic rules by drivers when changing lanes. Unfortunately, most of these violations lead to accidents.

While driving, a motorist notices an obstacle in his lane and quickly changes lanes. In this case, the driver does not comply with traffic rules, since he does not inform other drivers of his desire to carry out the maneuver (light signals) and does not wait for their consent to change lanes.
When performing a maneuver, the motorist does not maintain the distance between vehicles and interferes with other road users, which leads to a collision.
Most collisions occur in traffic jams. To spend less time waiting for his turn, the driver can start changing lanes. In most cases, the motorist does not show any light signals, so other road users did not have the opportunity to find their way. If there is an equally impatient driver in a traffic jam (and there are most of them), then a traffic accident cannot be avoided.
Another situation that can result in an accident is the motorist ignoring certain sections of the road marked as blind spots. Before performing a maneuver, the motorist must make sure that other road users have seen his warning light.

By following these rules, the driver will be able to ensure not only his own safety of other road users.