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Only in the right-hand lane and, exceptionally, the middle lane.
When the carriageway outside a built-up area on which we are driving our lorry of more than 3,500 kg MAM has 3 or more lanes for the same direction, drivers of lorries and vans with an MAM of more than 3,500 kg must normally drive in the lane furthest to the right, and may use the adjacent lane when traffic or road conditions advise it, provided they do not hinder another vehicle following them.
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In the right-hand lane and, exceptionally, the other two.
Only in the right-hand lane and, exceptionally, the middle lane.
Only in the right-hand lane.
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