Why are three-lane roads dangerous?

By Alicia Jarvis
Updated on May 15, 2021

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Some two-way roads are divided into three lanes why are these particularly dangerous?

Some two-way roads are divided into three lanes. They are particularly dangerous because traffic in both directions can use the middle lane to overtake.

If you intend to overtake on a three-lane road, you must consider that approaching traffic could be planning the same manoeuvre.

When you’ve considered the situation and decided it’s safe, indicate your intentions early. This will show the approaching traffic that you intend to pull out.

 

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