right lane

Slower drivers' path

The right lane is the lane of traffic closest to the right edge of the road.

In countries that drive on the right, it's typically the slower lane, used for normal driving while faster traffic passes on the left: Stay in the right lane unless you're passing.

On highways, signs often direct slower traffic or trucks to keep right.

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exit only · passing · shoulder · traffic · speed limit · cruising · truck · signal · blinker · freeway · overtake · interstate · driving · pavement · rumble strip · guardrail · off-ramp · commute

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Opposites
lateral position on roadway

right laneleft lane

Road's overtaking strip

passing lane · fast lane · inside lane · overtaking lane · outside lane

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