canada traffic driving definition interpretation
Do not pass or assist another vehicle to pass you by using this lane
<p>Could someone confirm if &quot;<a href="https://www.alberta.ca/emergency-stopping-lane.aspx" rel="noreferrer">do not pass or assist another vehicle to pass you by using this lane</a>&quot; means:</p>
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<li>Do not pass another vehicle by using this lane, and</li>
<li>Do not assist another vehicle to pass you by using this lane</li>
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<p>Yes, that's exactly what it means.</p>
<p>Using it to pass means passing on the right at high speed in a narrow lane full of <a href="https://www.fodcontrol.com/what-is-fod/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">debris</a>, which is crazy.</p>
<p>But they're <em>also</em> saying don't use any arbitrary point on the emergency lane as a <strong>turnout</strong>.  A turnout is a designated &quot;wide spot&quot; made to allow a slower vehicle to be polite and exit the roadway for a moment to allow stacked up traffic behind them to pass.</p>
<p>If you want to help people pass, watch for reasonable opportunities to do so, and slow down a bit to help them position for the pass. Then once they commit, slow down more to help them get back in.</p>

<p>Yes.</p>
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<li><p>Stay off the shoulder unless there's an urgent situation or because of vehicle problems.</p>
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<li><p>Don't move on to the shoulder to let someone pass. They should wait their turn or overtake when it's proper and safe to do so.</p>
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