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Difficulty: MediumOvertaking Rules

You are driving in the left-hand lane of a multi-lane motorway in congested conditions where traffic is moving in queues at varying speeds. The vehicles in the lane to your right slow down below your lane's speed. In this situation, what should you do?

  1. A
    Brake firmly to match the speed of the slower queue on your right to avoid undertaking
  2. B
    Flash your headlights to instruct the queueing vehicles to move into the left lane
  3. Stay in your lane and keep up with its steady flow, even if this means passing vehicles on your rightAnswer
  4. D
    Steer into the lane on your right immediately to complete the pass on the offside

Answer

Stay in your lane and keep up with its traffic flow, even if this means passing vehicles on your right.
According to Highway Code Rule 268, in congested conditions where adjacent lanes of traffic are moving at different speeds, drivers may keep up with the flow of their own lane even if this results in passing vehicles on their right-hand side. Drivers must maintain their lane and not weave between lanes.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Assess the prevailing motorway traffic conditions and queue behavior.
Identify that the motorway is experiencing congested queueing traffic with different lanes moving at varying speeds.
Highway Code rules differentiate between standard high-speed overtaking and congested queue management.
2
Apply Highway Code Rule 268 regarding passing on the left in queues.
Determine that staying within the current lane at its steady speed is legally permitted and recommended without weaving between lanes.
Maintaining lane continuity prevents unnecessary braking waves and reduces collision risk across all lanes.

Key Concept

Motorway Passing on the Left in Congested Traffic (Highway Code Rule 268)
Estimated Time:45s
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