Topic: The road and its lanes · Nº 488 / 534

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En una autopista urbana, ¿por dónde circularemos?

On an urban motorway (autopista), where shall we drive?

  • APor el carril que mejor convenga a nuestro destino.In the lane that best suits our destination.
  • BPor el carril de la derecha, normalmente.In the right-hand lane, normally.
  • CPor el carril central, normalmente.In the central lane, normally.
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Correct answer

  • BPor el carril de la derecha, normalmente.In the right-hand lane, normally.
Explanation

When driving on a motorway, even in a built-up area, we apply the motorway rules on lane use. So we must drive in the right-hand lane and may use the other lanes when traffic or road conditions make it advisable, provided we do not hold up the vehicles behind us.

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