Turns and lanesQuestion 240 of 412

Why is the right lane often the safest on a multi-lane road?

  1. It is always the fastest lane
  2. It has fewer signs
  3. It keeps you away from oncoming traffic and tailgaters
  4. It has no blind spots
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Correct answer: It keeps you away from oncoming traffic and tailgaters

You have less risk of a head-on problem and less tailgating there.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 5, See-think-do, page 75

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026