Some two-way roads are divided into three lanes. Why are these particularly dangerous?

A: Traffic in both directions can use the middle lane to overtake

B: Traffic can travel faster in poor weather conditions

C: Traffic can overtake on the left

D: Traffic uses the middle lane for emergencies only

Hint

If you intend to overtake, you must consider that approaching traffic could be planning the same manoeuvre. When you’ve considered the situation and decided it’s safe, indicate your intentions early. This will show the approaching traffic that you intend

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