Topic: The road and its lanes · Nº 3 / 534

¿Por qué carril se circulará en una autopista?

Which lane should you use on a motorway (autopista)?

  • APor el carril central, normalmente.The middle lane, normally.
  • BPor el carril que mejor convenga a nuestro destino.The lane that best suits our destination.
  • CPor el carril de la derecha, como norma general.The right-hand lane, as a general rule.
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Correct answer

  • CPor el carril de la derecha, como norma general.The right-hand lane, as a general rule.
Explanation

On roads outside built-up areas, as a general rule, you should use the right-hand lane, and you may use the other lanes to overtake or when circumstances make it advisable.

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