Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

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

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When overtaking slower-moving vehicles in the left-hand lane

When overtaking vehicles in the right-hand lane

When driving at a constant speed of 60 mph or less

When driving at a speed between 60 mph and 70 mph

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When overtaking slower-moving vehicles in the left-hand laneThis was the right answer

On a motorway, drivers should keep to the left-hand lane unless they're passing slower vehicles ahead. If there are many slower vehicles in the left-hand lane, it may be safer to remain in the centre lane until the manoeuvre is completed.

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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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