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On a two-lane dual carriageway, you should remain in the left-hand lane unless you are overtaking slower vehicles or positioning your vehicle to turn right.

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According to Highway Code Rule 137, on a two-lane dual carriageway you should stay in the left-hand lane during normal driving. The right-hand lane is only to be used for overtaking or turning right, and you should move back to the left once the manoeuvre is safely completed.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the road type and normal driving position
On a two-lane dual carriageway, standard lane discipline requires driving in the nearside (left-hand) lane during normal cruising.
Keeping left maintains predictable traffic flow and prevents congestion.
2
Determine the permitted uses of the right-hand lane
The offside (right-hand) lane is designated specifically for overtaking slower-moving traffic or positioning to make a right turn.
Highway Code Rule 137 establishes that the right-hand lane is an overtaking and turning lane, not a continuous cruising lane.

Key Concept

Dual Carriageway Lane Discipline (Highway Code Rule 137)
Estimated Time:45s
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Lane Discipline and Positioning

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