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When should you use a crawler lane?

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When letting faster traffic overtake you

When turning right from a major road

When parking to have a rest

When slowing down for a motorway exit

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Many vehicles are very powerful and can maintain speed even when climbing a gradient. Even if your vehicle is capable of maintaining speed, you can still use the crawler lane to make it easier for other road users to overtake safely.

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Rule 139Highway Code rule · The inspected crawler-lane sign introduces extra uphill space for slower traffic or to allow following vehicles to pass.

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