Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

When should drivers use the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway?

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For passing slip roads joining on the left

For overtaking

For turning right

For driving fast

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For overtakingThis was the right answer

You should stay in the left-hand lane of a motorway unless overtaking. The right-hand lane of a motorway is an overtaking lane and not a 'fast lane'. After overtaking, move back to the left when it's safe to do so.

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Rule 264Highway Code rule · Keep left except while overtaking or directed otherwise; passing a slower queue on the left is not weaving through freely flowing traffic.Rule 268Highway Code rule · Keep left except while overtaking or directed otherwise; passing a slower queue on the left is not weaving through freely flowing traffic.

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