Are you taking the proper lane in this situation?

Description

Legal basis: Art. 16 para. 4 of the Road Traffic Act

Explanation

Correct answer: No

The recording shows you are driving in the left lane, while the right lane is completely clear. According to the keep-right principle mentioned in Art. 16 para. 4 of the Road Traffic Act, a driver is obliged to drive as close as possible to the right edge of the roadway. In this situation, you are in the wrong lane as you should be using the right lane, while the left is primarily for overtaking.

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