Highway Code
Multi-lane carriageways
Multi-lane carriageways: 112-121
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112: If you need to change
lane, first use your mirrors and check your
blind spots (the areas you are unable to
see in the mirrors) to make sure you will
not force another driver or rider to swerve
or slow down. When it is safe to do so, signal
to indicate your intentions to other road
users and when clear move over. |
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113: You should follow
the signs and road markings and get into
lane as directed. In congested road conditions
do not change lanes unnecessarily. |
| Single carriageway |
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114: Where a single carriageway
has three lanes and the road markings or
signs do not give priority to traffic in
either direction
- use the middle lane only for overtaking
or turning right. Remember, you have no
more right to use the middle lane than
a driver coming from the opposite direction
- do not use the right-hand lane.
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115: Where a single carriageway
has four or more lanes, use only the lanes
that signs or markings indicate. |
| Dual carriageways |
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116: On a two-lane dual
carriageway you should stay in the left-hand
lane. Use the right-hand lane for overtaking
or turning right. If you use it for overtaking
move back to the left-hand lane when it is
safe to do so. |
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117: On a three-lane dual
carriageway, you may use the middle lane
or the right-hand lane to overtake but return
to the middle and then the left-hand lane
when it is safe. |
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118: Climbing and crawler lanes. These
are provided on some hills. Use this lane
if you are driving a slow moving vehicle
or if there are vehicles behind you wishing
to overtake. |
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119: Cycle lanes. These
are shown by road markings and signs. You MUST
NOT drive or park in a cycle lane
marked by a solid white line during its times
of operation. Do not drive or park in a cycle
lane marked by a broken white line unless
it is unavoidable. You MUST NOT park
in any cycle lane whilst waiting restrictions
apply.
Law RTRA sects 5 & 8 |
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120: Bus and tram lanes. These
are shown by road markings and signs. You MUST
NOT drive or stop in a tram lane
or in a bus lane during its period of operation
unless the signs indicate you may do so.
Law RTRA sects 5 & 8 |
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121: One-way streets. Traffic MUST travel
in the direction indicated by signs. Buses
and/or cycles may have a contraflow lane.
Choose the correct lane for your exit as
soon as you can. Do not change lanes suddenly.
Unless road signs or markings indicate otherwise,
you should use
- the left-hand lane when going left
- the right-hand lane when going right
- the most appropriate lane when going straight
ahead. Remember - traffic could be passing
on both sides.
Laws RTA 1988 sect 36 & RTRA sects
5 & 8
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