What's a buffer lane?

What's a buffer lane?

• A. The only lane to be used in high winds
• B. A lane for overtaking safely
• C. A lane to park in until the wind drops
• D. A safety lane for vehicles blown off course

Answer: (D)

A buffer lane is a safety space alongside the main carriageway that’s there for vehicles pushed off their lane by strong winds. It gives you extra room to regain control and rejoin the traffic without blocking the lanes in use, reducing the risk of a collision with other vehicles. It isn’t designed for overtaking, nor is it a parking spot to wait out the wind, and it isn’t the only lane you should use in windy conditions. It exists specifically to provide a safe area for recovery if gusts push you off course.

A buffer lane is a safety space alongside the main carriageway that’s there for vehicles pushed off their lane by strong winds. It gives you extra room to regain control and rejoin the traffic without blocking the lanes in use, reducing the risk of a collision with other vehicles. It isn’t designed for overtaking, nor is it a parking spot to wait out the wind, and it isn’t the only lane you should use in windy conditions. It exists specifically to provide a safe area for recovery if gusts push you off course.