You’re driving a large goods vehicle that is legally restricted to 60 mph on a three-lane motorway. Traffic in the left and middle lanes is flowing steadily at around 55 mph, but the right-hand lane is moving faster. To drive in the most environmentally responsible way while following the rules, what should you do?

Explanation

The Highway Code Rule 265 states that on motorways with three or more lanes, certain vehicles (such as large goods vehicles subject to lower speed limits) MUST NOT use the right-hand lane except in prescribed circumstances. Staying in the left or middle lane and maintaining a steady speed is both legally correct and more environmentally responsible, as it avoids unnecessary acceleration, braking and lane changes that waste fuel and increase emissions.