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Read rule 135

General driving rules: rules 103–158

Study signals, vehicle control, speed, stopping distances, lane markings and attention while driving.

Rule 135

Where a single carriageway has three lanes and the road markings or signs do not give priority to traffic in either direction use the middle lane only for overtaking or turning right. Remember, you have no more right to use the middle lane than a driver coming from the opposite direction do not use the right-hand lane.

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