Passing on a multi-lane highway

Chapter 5: Highways and Freeways › Passing · printed page 71 (PDF page 73)

Passing on a multi-lane highway On a multi-lane highway, slower traffic should use the travel lane furthest to the right (unless needing the left lane to turn left). This leaves the left lane available for other drivers to use for passing.

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Source: Driver's Guide: cars and light trucks, Spring 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Alberta.