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You're in the left-hand lane on a three-lane motorway. Why should you check for any vehicles in the right-hand lane before you overtake?

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They may be moving faster than you

They may move back to the middle lane as you move out

They may cut in sharply behind you

They may accelerate briskly in front of you

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They may move back to the middle lane as you move outThis was the right answer

Vehicles overtaking in the right-hand lane may return to the centre lane when they've finished their manoeuvre. You should look for this before starting to pull out. Don't rely on the size of your vehicle to claim right of way.

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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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