On a two-way road with three traffic lanes, what else will we use the center lane for, besides overtaking?
Changing direction
Explanation
On a road with **three lanes of traffic and a two-way carriageway**, the **central lane** has a specific use in addition to overtaking: it is used to **change direction to the left**. This is because, on this type of road, the central lane allows drivers to make left-turn maneuvers safely, without interfering with the traffic flow in the side lanes.
- Additional lanes or those in the opposite direction to the usual, as mentioned in the texts, have specific restrictions and are not designed for direction changes. For example, changing lanes is not allowed even for overtaking in these cases.
- In the context of a two-way carriageway with three lanes, the central lane is enabled to facilitate left-turn maneuvers, allowing vehicles that wish to turn not to obstruct the traffic that continues straight.
Therefore, the use of the central lane to change direction to the left is a common and safe practice on this type of road.
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