Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestTraffic Laws and RegulationsMedium
A driver is operating a vehicle on a multi-lane highway in Texas. Which lane should the driver use for normal driving, unless passing or preparing to turn?
- AThe center lane, if available.
- BAny lane that is moving fastest.
- CThe rightmost lane.
- DThe leftmost lane.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. The rightmost lane.
Texas law generally requires slower traffic to keep to the right on multi-lane roads, and drivers should use the rightmost lane for normal travel, leaving the left lane(s) for passing or turning.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. While common, the center lane is not the primary lane for normal driving; the rightmost lane is preferred for slower traffic.
- B. Driving in the fastest lane regardless of other traffic can be dangerous and is not the standard rule.
- D. The leftmost lane is typically for passing or turning left, not normal driving.
Lane Usage (Texas)
In Texas, drivers should generally use the rightmost lane for normal travel on multi-lane roads, keeping left lanes open for passing or turning.
- Keep right, except to pass.
- Slower traffic should use the rightmost lane.
- Left lanes are primarily for passing or making left turns.
Memory trick: Right is polite, left is for flight!