Which lane usage is appropriate for normal driving on a multi-lane road?

• A. Left lane for normal driving; right lane for overtaking only.
• B. Stay in left lane for overtaking only; use right for normal driving.
• C. Use the right lane for normal driving and left for overtaking.
• D. Always drive in the right lane unless passing.

Answer: (A)

Lane discipline on a multi-lane road means keeping the left lane for normal driving and using the right lane for overtaking slower vehicles. This setup helps traffic flow smoothly: people cruising at similar speeds stay out of the way of faster traffic, and slower vehicles are passed in the right. When you need to pass, do so safely in the right lane, signal, and only move back to the left once the pass is complete and there’s a safe gap. That’s why left for normal driving and right for overtaking only is the best choice for normal driving on a multi-lane road. The other patterns would disrupt flow by forcing faster drivers to linger behind slower ones or encourage unnecessary lane changes.