Revision question · The road

You're driving in the left-hand lane on a three-lane motorway. What should you check for before moving into the middle lane to overtake a slower vehicle?

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Traffic behind in the right-hand lane, returning to the middle lane

Traffic that's intending to leave at the next exit

Traffic ahead moving into the right-hand lane

Traffic behind that's trying to pass on your left

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Traffic behind that's returning from the right-hand lane is a hazard to be aware of before you move into the middle lane to overtake. Checking your blind spot can help you see these vehicles before you commit to changing lanes.

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Rule 267Highway Code rule · Check mirrors and the relevant blind spot, including traffic returning from the far lane into the lane you plan to use.

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