Turns and lanesQuestion 170 of 412

You drive at the speed limit. Why should you not stay in the left lane all the time?

  1. The left lane is for trucks
  2. The left lane is for slow cars
  3. Other drivers may pass on the right, which is less safe
  4. It is illegal in all cases
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Correct answer: Other drivers may pass on the right, which is less safe

Passing on the left is safer than passing on the right.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 4, Rules of the road, page 49

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026