Revision question · The road

You're driving at the speed limit in the left-hand lane of a motorway. What should you do if you see lorries merging from a slip road ahead?

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Try to accelerate past them

Move to the next lane if it's safe

Brake heavily and let them merge

Expect them to stop and let you pass

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Move to the next lane if it's safeThis was the right answer

Only change lanes if doing so won't inconvenience another road user. Merging drivers have a responsibility to give way, if necessary, and not force their way onto the main carriageway. Planning ahead will ensure you're prepared to deal with these situations.

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Rule 259Highway Code rule · Help a joining driver only by safe speed or lane adjustments; the joining driver still gives way.Rule 133Highway Code rule · Help a joining driver only by safe speed or lane adjustments; the joining driver still gives way.

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