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On a motorway, a car completes an overtaking manoeuvre and can return safely to the right lane. It will not overtake another vehicle and no traffic or road condition calls for the left lane. Must it return to the right?

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Yes, in these conditions return safely to the right lane.

Yes, return progressively to the right lane with sufficient clearance from the overtaken vehicle and signal the lane change. Article 31 establishes normal use of the right lane while allowing others when conditions call for it, without obstructing following traffic. Article 83.1 permits remaining in the overtaking lane for another overtake without unduly impeding faster following vehicles. It is incorrect to say remaining on the left is never allowed or to cut in while returning.

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  • Yes, in these conditions return safely to the right lane.

  • No, the left lane may always be used merely by personal preference.

  • Yes, return immediately even if the overtaken driver must brake.

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