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lane splitting

Los Angeles transit
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Meaning & Definition

A motorcycle maneuver where a rider drives between lanes of stopped or slow-moving traffic.

Example Usage
« Be careful on the freeway, motorcycles are always lane splitting. »
Exercise caution on the highway, as motorcycles frequently perform lane splitting maneuvers.
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