Undertaking on the motorway is generally discouraged by the Highway Code, but there are some exceptions where it may be permissible, according to a police officer
Mastering motorway driving is a skill that requires practice, focusing on using slip roads for entry, staying alert to your surroundings, and maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles. Drivers must also pay attention to lane discipline and avoid undertaking, which is overtaking on the left on a motorway and is generally discouraged by the Highway Code due to the risk of accidents.
He further clarifies that undertaking is mainly prohibited because "people aren't expecting you" and as drivers often return to the left lane, their "default position on the motorway", this could result in crashes. Owen replied: "Well, it's just unnecessary isn't it. The default position is to be in lane one, and if everyone stuck to the rules you wouldn't have everyone darting around all over the place."
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