When the road is saturated and traffic is dense, is a driver allowed to change lanes to overtake?

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The correct answer is No. When traffic is saturated (dense traffic), vehicles occupy the entire width of the roadway, and speed depends exclusively on the vehicle in front. In this situation, traffic regulations prohibit changing lanes to try to gain position (overtake), as 'weaving' or 'zig-zagging' increases the risk of rear-end collisions and worsens congestion. You are only permitted to change lanes if it is essential to prepare for one of these specific maneuvers: turning, exiting the roadway, stopping, or parking.

When the road is saturated and traffic is dense, is a driver allowed to change lanes to overtake?

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