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On a two-lane motorway, a driver towing a trailer is legally prohibited from using the right-hand lane to overtake slower moving traffic.

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According to the UK Highway Code (Rule 265), the legal restriction prohibiting vehicles towing a trailer from using the right-hand lane applies specifically to motorways with three or more lanes. On a two-lane motorway, drivers towing a trailer are permitted to use the right-hand lane (Lane 2) to overtake slower vehicles, provided they do not exceed their statutory maximum speed limit of 60 mph.

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1
Identify the road configuration and vehicle type in the scenario.
The scenario specifies a car towing a trailer on a two-lane motorway.
Lane restriction rules differ depending on the total number of lanes available on the motorway.
2
Recall UK Highway Code Rule 265 regarding motorway lane restrictions for towing vehicles.
Rule 265 states that vehicles drawing a trailer must not use the right-hand lane of a motorway with three or more lanes (except in specific circumstances like lane closures).
Establishing the precise statutory scope of the prohibition is necessary to determine if it applies here.
3
Apply the rule to a two-lane motorway layout.
Because the motorway has only two lanes, the prohibition does not apply, meaning Lane 2 may be used for overtaking.
If towing vehicles were barred from Lane 2 on a two-lane motorway, they would never be able to overtake slower traffic.
4
Determine the validity of the statement.
The statement claims towing vehicles are prohibited from using the right-hand lane on a two-lane motorway, which is incorrect.
The correct evaluation is false.

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Motorway lane restrictions and exceptions for towing vehicles under Highway Code Rule 265
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