On motorways and dual carriageways, as a general rule, is it mandatory to drive in the right-hand lane?
Highways and motorways
Explanation
On motorways and expressways, it is **mandatory to drive in the right lane**. This rule applies to both types of roads, as they are high-capacity and high-speed roads.
- **General rule:** Vehicles must drive on the right and as close as possible to the edge of the roadway. This is especially important on curves and hill crests where visibility is reduced.
- **Two-way roads:** On roads with two lanes, you must drive in the right lane. On roads with three lanes, the center lane is only used for overtaking or changing direction to the left, but the rule remains to drive on the right.
- **Heavy vehicles:** Some vehicles, such as trucks and vans that can carry more than 3,500 kilos, are required to always drive in the right lane, even on roads with three or more lanes in the same direction.
In summary, the rule of driving in the right lane applies both on motorways and expressways, ensuring a safer and more orderly traffic flow.
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