Revision question · Motorway rules

When would you use the right-hand lane on a three-lane motorway?

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When you're turning right

When you're overtaking

When you're travelling above the speed limit

When you're trying to save fuel

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When you're overtakingThis was the right answer

The right-hand lane of the motorway is for overtaking. Sometimes you may be directed into a right-hand lane as a result of roadworks or a traffic incident. This will be indicated by signs or officers directing the traffic.

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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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