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A car towing a trailer is permitted to use the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway when overtaking slower traffic, provided it does not exceed the national speed limit.

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The statement is False. Vehicles towing a trailer are not permitted to use the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway.
Under UK motorway driving regulations, vehicles towing a trailer or caravan must not use the right-hand lane of a motorway that has three or more lanes in normal circumstances.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the vehicle combination and road environment described in the statement.
A passenger car towing a trailer on a motorway with three lanes.
Specific lane restriction regulations apply to vehicles towing trailers on multi-lane motorways.
2
Apply the UK Highway Code motorway lane rules for towing vehicles.
Highway Code Rule 265 prohibits vehicles towing trailers from using the right-hand lane of a motorway with three or more lanes.
This restriction maintains traffic flow and prevents slower combination vehicles from obstructing the outermost overtaking lane.

Key Concept

Motorway lane restrictions for towing vehicles
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Towing Rules, Speed Limits, and Lane Restrictions

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