Practice question

When passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, you must stay

  1. in the right lane
  2. in the left lane
  3. in whichever is the quickest lane
  4. in the passing lane

Answer: B — in the left lane

Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road means that you are overtaking the vehicle in front of you. When doing so, you should move into the left lane in order to safely pass the vehicle. A. Staying in the right lane would mean that you are driving too closely behind the other vehicle, which could lead to a collision. C. Choosing the quickest lane may not always be the safest option, as the left lane may have more opportunities for passing but could also have higher speed limits and more potential hazards. D. The passing lane is typically the left lane on a two-lane road, but this term is not used in most traffic laws and can be confusing to other drivers.

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