Rules of the roadQuestion 141 of 424

When must you not enter a bus lane to overtake?

  1. During the night only
  2. When the bus lane is empty
  3. During its hours of operation
  4. When you drive a large vehicle
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Correct answer: During its hours of operation

Do not enter a lane kept for buses, trams or cycles while its restriction hours apply.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Using the road (159 to 203), Rule 165

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026