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Topic: The road and its lanes · Nº 235 / 534

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¿Es obligatorio circular por el carril de la derecha?

Is it compulsory to drive in the right-hand lane?

  • ASolo cuando circules a menos de 70 kilómetros por hora.Only when you are driving at less than 70 kilometres per hour.
  • BSí. Cuando sea posible.Yes. When possible.
  • CNo. El carril de la derecha es especial para vehículos lentos.No. The right-hand lane is a special lane for slow vehicles.
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  • BSí. Cuando sea posible.Yes. When possible.
Explanation

As a general rule, you drive on the right and, on carriageways with several lanes in the same direction outside built-up areas, in the lane furthest to the right. The other lanes may be used when traffic makes it advisable, for example to overtake, without hindering those behind.

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