Revision question · Motorway rules

You're travelling in the left-hand lane of a three-lane motorway. How should you react to traffic joining from a slip road?

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Increase your speed to ensure they join behind you

Adjust your speed or change lane if you can do so safely

Maintain a steady speed

Switch on your hazard warning lights

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Adjust your speed or change lane if you can do so safelyThis was the right answer

Plan well ahead when approaching a slip road. If you see traffic joining the motorway, be prepared to adjust your speed or move to another lane if it's safe to do so. This can help the flow of traffic joining the motorway, especially at peak times.

Reviewed reading for this question

Rule 144Highway Code rule · Courtesy to joining traffic remains conditional on a safe speed adjustment or checked lane change; joining vehicles still give way under Rule 259.Rule 161Highway Code rule · Courtesy to joining traffic remains conditional on a safe speed adjustment or checked lane change; joining vehicles still give way under Rule 259.Rule 267Highway Code rule · Courtesy to joining traffic remains conditional on a safe speed adjustment or checked lane change; joining vehicles still give way under Rule 259.

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