Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 612 / 1397

Fuera de poblado, en una calzada con dos carriles para el mismo sentido, un turismo circula por el carril izquierdo a 70 km/h sin estar adelantando y con el carril derecho libre. ¿Es correcto?

Outside built-up areas, on a carriageway with two lanes in the same direction, a car is driving in the left lane at 70 km/h, not overtaking, with the right lane free. Is this correct?

  • ASí.Yes.
  • BNo, debería circular por el carril derecho.No, it should be driving in the right lane.
  • CSí, puede circular por cualquiera de los dos carriles.Yes, it may drive in either of the two lanes.
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Correct answer

  • BNo, debería circular por el carril derecho.No, it should be driving in the right lane.
Explanation

Outside built-up areas, on carriageways with more than one lane in the same direction, you normally drive in the lane furthest to the right, and the others are only used when traffic or road conditions make it advisable (Article 31.1 of the RGC). If you are not overtaking and the right lane is free, you must use it.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 31.1en las calzadas con más de un carril reservado para su sentido de marcha, circulará normalmente por el situado más a su derechaRead the full rule

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