Lane Discipline and Overtaking Rules Flashcards

On a UAE motorway, the right-hand lane is designated as the:

Answer: Slow lane for slower-moving vehicles

UAE follows the same convention as most countries: keep left (or, in UAE's right-hand traffic system, keep right). The rightmost lane is the slow or 'travelling' lane. Drivers should return to the right lane after overtaking — using the left lanes only to pass slower vehicles.

A continuous (solid) white line between two lanes of traffic travelling in the same direction means:

Answer: Lane changing and overtaking are prohibited at that point

A solid white line between lanes indicates that crossing the line is prohibited — drivers must not change lanes or overtake at that location. It marks areas where merging would be unsafe, such as near intersections, tunnels, or on blind curves.

Overtaking on the right side of another vehicle on a UAE multi-lane road is:

Answer: Permitted when traffic is moving slowly in all lanes and the right lane is moving faster

In slow-moving, congested multi-lane traffic where all lanes are moving, filtering in a faster-moving right lane is generally acceptable. However, deliberate overtaking on the right of a vehicle that is moving freely (i.e., cutting inside) remains illegal and dangerous.

What is the minimum speed limit typically enforced on UAE inter-city highways in the absence of other signs?

Answer: 60 km/h

UAE inter-city highways typically enforce a minimum speed of 60 km/h to prevent slow-moving vehicles from obstructing traffic flow and creating rear-end collision risks. Driving significantly below the flow of traffic is a traffic offence on highways.

In which of the following situations is overtaking STRICTLY PROHIBITED in the UAE?

Answer: At pedestrian crossings, intersections, and near the brow of a hill

Overtaking is prohibited at pedestrian crossings (to protect crossing pedestrians), at or near intersections (where turning movements create conflict), and near hilltops or blind bends (where visibility of oncoming traffic is restricted). These are specific prohibitions under UAE traffic law.

After completing an overtaking manoeuvre on a single carriageway road, a driver should return to the right (normal) lane:

Answer: Only when well clear of the overtaken vehicle, with adequate space visible in the mirror

Returning to the normal lane must be done safely — only when the overtaken vehicle is clearly visible in the rear-view mirror and there is sufficient space to move back without forcing the overtaken driver to reduce speed. Cutting in too soon is dangerous and constitutes aggressive driving.