Cutting off
Encyclopedia
The term cutting off refers to a motor vehicle
that enters a lane on any type of road
or highway
, without proper caution, leaving a small amount of distance
between other surrounding vehicles. This driving method is considered dangerous
and can lead to serious consequence
s on the road.
is slow, worldwide
, motorists tend to become impatient
. Some motorists find a way to avoid the traffic jam, by driving onto the shoulder
and passing
each car
until the shoulder runs out or when traffic starts to clear up. When the shoulder ends, motorists have no choice but to cut into the stalled traffic. This is illegal in most parts of the world and is not proper driving etiquette. However, some motorists have no choice when it comes to cutting in front of somebody, especially when a lane ends or a stalled/parked car is blocking their path. Another scenario includes vehicles merging onto highways, cutting into the flow of traffic. If this occurs, motorists should be courteous and careful
when changing lanes and/or cutting over. Motorists who show courtesy use their turn signal when switching lanes. They take more than one glance
behind them and use mirrors to see if their lane is clear. On the other hand, motorists who lack courtesy normally show disrespect towards other motorists and the law
. These drivers usually portray aggressive driving
. Typical behaviors of these drivers include using a minimum amount of distance with the vehicle they are cutting in front of, not signaling their intentions, speeding, and sometimes having road rage
.
s, bad weather
, pedestrian
s, and other motorists. Any motorists who experience another motorist cut in front of them, especially with limited room and no turn signal usage, could result in an accident
, regardless of any obstacles and weather conditions.
Motor vehicle
A motor vehicle or road vehicle is a self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not operate on rails, such as trains or trolleys. The vehicle propulsion is provided by an engine or motor, usually by an internal combustion engine, or an electric motor, or some combination of the two, such as hybrid...
that enters a lane on any type of road
Road
A road is a thoroughfare, route, or way on land between two places, which typically has been paved or otherwise improved to allow travel by some conveyance, including a horse, cart, or motor vehicle. Roads consist of one, or sometimes two, roadways each with one or more lanes and also any...
or highway
Highway
A highway is any public road. In American English, the term is common and almost always designates major roads. In British English, the term designates any road open to the public. Any interconnected set of highways can be variously referred to as a "highway system", a "highway network", or a...
, without proper caution, leaving a small amount of distance
Distance
Distance is a numerical description of how far apart objects are. In physics or everyday discussion, distance may refer to a physical length, or an estimation based on other criteria . In mathematics, a distance function or metric is a generalization of the concept of physical distance...
between other surrounding vehicles. This driving method is considered dangerous
Dangerous
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and can lead to serious consequence
Consequence
Consequence may refer to:* In logic, consequence relation, also known as logical consequence, or entailment* In operant conditioning, a result of some behavior...
s on the road.
Reasons
When trafficTraffic
Traffic on roads may consist of pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, streetcars and other conveyances, either singly or together, while using the public way for purposes of travel...
is slow, worldwide
World
World is a common name for the whole of human civilization, specifically human experience, history, or the human condition in general, worldwide, i.e. anywhere on Earth....
, motorists tend to become impatient
Patience
Patience is the state of endurance under difficult circumstances, which can mean persevering in the face of delay or provocation without acting on annoyance/anger in a negative way; or exhibiting forbearance when under strain, especially when faced with longer-term difficulties. Patience is the...
. Some motorists find a way to avoid the traffic jam, by driving onto the shoulder
Shoulder (road)
A hard shoulder, or simply shoulder, is a reserved area by the verge of a road or motorway. Generally it is kept clear of motor vehicle traffic...
and passing
Overtaking
Overtaking or passing is the act of one vehicle going past another slower moving vehicle, travelling in the same direction, on a road. The lane used for overtaking another vehicle is almost always a lane further from the road shoulder — that is, to the left in places that drive on the right,...
each car
Čar
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until the shoulder runs out or when traffic starts to clear up. When the shoulder ends, motorists have no choice but to cut into the stalled traffic. This is illegal in most parts of the world and is not proper driving etiquette. However, some motorists have no choice when it comes to cutting in front of somebody, especially when a lane ends or a stalled/parked car is blocking their path. Another scenario includes vehicles merging onto highways, cutting into the flow of traffic. If this occurs, motorists should be courteous and careful
Careful
Careful is a 1992 Canadian drama film directed by Guy Maddin. The film takes place in a 19th-century Alpine village where the wary residents must speak softly and tread lightly lest they cause an avalanche. It explores repressed sexuality and entangled incestuous relationships.The film won "Best...
when changing lanes and/or cutting over. Motorists who show courtesy use their turn signal when switching lanes. They take more than one glance
Glance
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behind them and use mirrors to see if their lane is clear. On the other hand, motorists who lack courtesy normally show disrespect towards other motorists and the law
Law
Law is a system of rules and guidelines which are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior, wherever possible. It shapes politics, economics and society in numerous ways and serves as a social mediator of relations between people. Contract law regulates everything from buying a bus...
. These drivers usually portray aggressive driving
Aggressive driving
Aggressive driving is a form of automobile operation in which an operator will deliberately behave in such a manner as to increase the risk of an automobile accident....
. Typical behaviors of these drivers include using a minimum amount of distance with the vehicle they are cutting in front of, not signaling their intentions, speeding, and sometimes having road rage
Road rage
Road rage is an aggressive or angry behavior by a driver of an automobile or other motor vehicle. Such behavior might include rude gestures, verbal insults, deliberately driving in an unsafe or threatening manner, or making threats. Road rage can lead to altercations, assaults, and collisions...
.
Results
While driving on any type of road (freeway, turnpike, parkway, one way street, two lane road, etc.), especially with multiple lanes or where passing is allowed, it is advised for motorists to be alert for all surroundings. This includes obstacleObstacle
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s, bad weather
Weather
Weather is the state of the atmosphere, to the degree that it is hot or cold, wet or dry, calm or stormy, clear or cloudy. Most weather phenomena occur in the troposphere, just below the stratosphere. Weather refers, generally, to day-to-day temperature and precipitation activity, whereas climate...
, pedestrian
Pedestrian
A pedestrian is a person traveling on foot, whether walking or running. In some communities, those traveling using roller skates or skateboards are also considered to be pedestrians. In modern times, the term mostly refers to someone walking on a road or footpath, but this was not the case...
s, and other motorists. Any motorists who experience another motorist cut in front of them, especially with limited room and no turn signal usage, could result in an accident
Car accident
A traffic collision, also known as a traffic accident, motor vehicle collision, motor vehicle accident, car accident, automobile accident, Road Traffic Collision or car crash, occurs when a vehicle collides with another vehicle, pedestrian, animal, road debris, or other stationary obstruction,...
, regardless of any obstacles and weather conditions.