In normal driving conditions on a motorway; which lane should the driver occupy?

  1. Drive in the offside (right-hand) lane unless intending to take a left exit.
  2. Drive in the nearside (left-hand) lane unless intending to overtake.
  3. Drive in the offside (right-hand) lane as the nearside (left-hand)lane is for HGVs and buses only.
  4. Constantly manoeuvre between whichever lane has the least volume of traffic.

Correct Answer

Drive in the nearside (left-hand) lane unless intending to overtake.

Explanation: The normal keep left rules apply when you are driving on a motorway ? a driver should stay in the nearside (left hand) lane unless they are overtaking.

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