Revision question · Motorway rules

Which vehicles should use the left-hand lane on a three-lane motorway?

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Any vehicle that isn't overtaking

Large vehicles only

Emergency vehicles only

Slow vehicles only

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On a motorway, all traffic should use the left-hand lane unless overtaking. When overtaking a number of slower vehicles, move back to the left-hand lane when you’re safely past. Check your mirrors frequently and don’t stay in the middle or right-hand lane if the left-hand lane is free.

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Rule 264Highway Code rule · Return left when safely past; travelling at the speed limit does not justify remaining in an overtaking lane.Rule 267Highway Code rule · Return left when safely past; travelling at the speed limit does not justify remaining in an overtaking lane.

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