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Only in the right-hand lane, and exceptionally in the central lane.
When the carriageway outside a built-up area we are driving our lorry of more than 3,500 kilograms MAM on has 3 or more lanes for the same direction, drivers of lorries and vans with MAM exceeding 3,500 kilograms shall normally drive in the lane furthest to the right, and may use the adjacent one when traffic or road conditions advise it, provided they do not hinder the progress of another vehicle following them.
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In the right-hand lane, and exceptionally in the other two lanes.
Only in the right-hand lane, with no exception.
Only in the right-hand lane, and exceptionally in the central lane.
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