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Question 4691

May the gray vehicle remain in the left lane?

  1. No, it must move back into the right lane if it is not going to continue passing.
  2. Yes, as long as it does not obstruct other vehicles.
  3. Yes.
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Correct answer: No, it must move back into the right lane if it is not going to continue passing.

No. Outside built-up areas, you normally drive in the right lane. In the image, the gray car is using the left lane to pass the blue car. Once it finishes, it must return to the right as soon as it can do so safely, moving over gradually without forcing anyone to brake or swerve, unless it is about to pass another vehicle. Not obstructing anyone does not allow it to stay in the left lane.

Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento General de Circulación