What should the left-hand lane of a motorway be used for?

A: Breakdowns and emergencies only

B: Overtaking slower traffic in the other lanes

C: Slow vehicles only

D: Normal driving

You should drive in the left-hand lane whenever possible. Only use the other lanes for overtaking or when directed to do so by signals. Using other lanes when the left-hand lane is empty can frustrate drivers behind you.

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