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Road scene · Lane and overtaking scenes

Moving back left after passing on a fast road

On a road over 80 km/h, return to the left once you have finished overtaking.

Road Rules 2014 (NSW) rule 130Asked in general knowledgeAsked in road safetyShown in 3 practice questions

What it means

Moving back left after passing on a fast road: what is the rule?

Three lanes run one way, with a KEEP LEFT UNLESS OVERTAKING sign and a 100 km/h limit sign on the verge. The yellow car, out in the right lane, has just passed a white truck in the left lane. It signals left and its long yellow path sweeps back across the lanes to settle in front of the truck. A white car is coming along the middle lane behind.

What to do

  1. 1

    Pass in the right lane at or under the limit.

  2. 2

    Signal left and check your mirrors and blind spot once you are well clear.

  3. 3

    Move back to the left lane and stay there until you next need to pass.

Practice questions with this scene

100KEEP LEFTUNLESSOVERTAKING

On a three-lane motorway you finish passing a truck in the right lane. What should you do next?

Right.Not quite. The answer is C.

The right lane is for overtaking, so return to the left lanes once you have safely passed.

Source: Road Rules 2014 (NSW) rule 130

100KEEP LEFTUNLESSOVERTAKING

On a multi-lane road with a limit over 80 km/h, when may you stay in the right lane?

Right.Not quite. The answer is B.

On fast multi-lane roads the right lane is for passing and turning, not for cruising.

Source: Road Rules 2014 (NSW) rule 130

Common questions

When can you drive in the right lane on a motorway in NSW?
To overtake, turn right, make a U-turn or avoid an obstruction, then move back left.
Does the keep left rule apply below 80 km/h?
On slower multi-lane roads with no KEEP LEFT UNLESS OVERTAKING sign, you may use any lane.

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