Motorway rules
Which of these is strictly forbidden on a motorway?
- Overtaking a slower car on the right
- Turning around by crossing the central reservationCorrect
- Leaving at a signed exit
- Using the left-hand lane
Why?
The central reservation separates you from traffic speeding the other way. Rule 263 of The Highway Code says you must not cross it, make a U-turn, reverse, or drive against the flow of traffic. These actions cause head-on crashes at high speed.
Highway Code rule 263