Topic: The road and its lanes · Nº 242 / 534
Como norma general, ¿es obligatorio circular por el carril derecho en las autopistas y autovías?
As a general rule, is it compulsory to drive in the right-hand lane on motorways (autopistas) and dual carriageways (autovías)?
- ANo, porque disponen de más de un carril por sentido.No, because they have more than one lane in each direction.
- BEn las autopistas, sí; en las autovías, no.On motorways, yes; on dual carriageways, no.
- CSí, en ambas vías.Yes, on both types of road.
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- CSí, en ambas vías.Yes, on both types of road.
On motorways (autopistas) and dual carriageways (autovías), you must drive in the right-hand lane as a general rule, except when overtaking or in specific situations that require it. This applies to both types of road, even though they have more than one lane in each direction. The centre or left-hand lanes should be used only for overtaking or when heavy traffic makes it necessary. Keeping to the right-hand lane helps traffic flow more smoothly and safely, and it is a legal obligation so as not to obstruct other vehicles.
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