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You have overtaken a slower lorry on a dual carriageway motorway. In what sequence should you carry out the actions required to return safely to Lane 1?

  1. 1Check your interior and left door mirrors to ensure sufficient clearance ahead of the overtaken vehicle.
  2. 2Signal left in good time to communicate your intention to return to the driving lane.
  3. 3Steer smoothly across into Lane 1 once a safe distance has been established.
  4. 4Cancel your direction indicator once safely positioned within Lane 1.

Answer

The correct sequence is: Check interior and left door mirrors, signal left in good time, steer smoothly into Lane 1, and cancel the indicator once positioned.
According to the Highway Code, after completing an overtaking manoeuvre, drivers must return to Lane 1 as soon as it is safe. The correct sequence follows the standard Mirrors-Signal-Manoeuvre (MSM) protocol: first verify clear space in the interior and left door mirrors, signal left to alert other road users, move smoothly into the leftmost lane, and finally cancel the indicator.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Assess the rear and left side surroundings using the vehicle mirrors.
Clearance ahead of the overtaken lorry is confirmed without encroaching on its stopping distance.
The Highway Code requires drivers to verify that it is safe to move before indicating or steering.
2
Activate the left indicator.
Nearby drivers are alerted to your intention to move back into Lane 1.
Signalling in good time prevents sudden surprises for other road users.
3
Guide the vehicle across the lane markings into Lane 1.
The car re-enters the primary driving lane safely.
Drivers must keep to the left-hand lane unless overtaking.
4
Switch off the left indicator.
The indicator ceases flashing once established in the lane.
Leaving an indicator active can mislead drivers behind or joining from slip roads.

Key Concept

Application of the Mirrors-Signal-Manoeuvre (MSM) routine when returning to Lane 1 after overtaking on a motorway.
Estimated Time:45s
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