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Rules of the roadQuestion 125 of 424

You drive on a two-lane dual carriageway. Which lane should you normally use?

  1. The right-hand lane
  2. Either lane
  3. The lane with fewer cars
  4. The left-hand lane
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Correct answer: The left-hand lane

Use the right-hand lane only to overtake or turn right. Then move back left when safe.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders (103 to 158), Rule 137

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026