Question 698 · Car theory test
When should a driver move into an auxiliary lane on a motorway?
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Correct answer
To leave the motorway.
Official explanation
Auxiliary lanes are found on some motorways and are to the left of the main motorway lanes. They link the off-ramp of the road you are leaving with the next available off-ramp or exit. If a driver is already in lane 1 of the motorway and they intend to take the next exit, they should enter the auxiliary lane to do so. The auxiliary lane is normally identified by a broken white line to the right of the lane, with markings that are shorter, closer, and wider than the broken white lines normally seen in lane 1, 2, or 3.
Term explained: What is an auxiliary lane?
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