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Difficulty: MediumLane Discipline

You are driving a car towing a trailer on a three-lane motorway. Unless temporary road signs or lane closures indicate otherwise, which lane are you legally prohibited from using?

  1. A
    The left-hand lane (Lane 1)
  2. The right-hand lane (Lane 3)Answer
  3. C
    The middle lane (Lane 2)
  4. D
    Both the middle and right-hand lanes (Lanes 2 and 3)

Answer

The right-hand lane (Lane 3)
According to the UK Highway Code (Rule 265), any vehicle drawing a trailer is prohibited from using the right-hand lane on a motorway with three or more lanes, unless directed by signs or special road layouts. They must stay in the left-hand lane during normal driving and may use the middle lane only for overtaking.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the vehicle combination and motorway configuration.
A passenger car towing a trailer on a motorway with three active lanes.
Specific lane restrictions apply to certain vehicle classes and combinations on multi-lane motorways.
2
Apply Highway Code regulations regarding motorway lane usage for towing vehicles.
Vehicles towing a trailer must not use the right-hand lane on a motorway that has three or more lanes.
This rule prevents slower or speed-restricted combinations from obstructing the outermost overtaking lane.

Key Concept

Motorway lane restrictions for towing vehicles
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Lane Discipline

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