On a road with three lanes, which lane should you use to minimize conflicts in the right-hand lane?

• A. Center
• B. Left
• C. Right
• D. Shoulder

Answer: (A)

To reduce conflicts affecting the right-hand lane, the center lane is the best choice. It acts as a buffer between the busy right lane, where merging, entering, and turning movements from the side occur, and the left lane, where faster through traffic often travels. By staying in the center, you avoid frequent lane changes toward or from the right lane and give yourself more room to react if a vehicle merges or exits nearby. The shoulder isn’t a driving lane and is reserved for emergencies, so it’s not appropriate for regular traffic. The left lane is typically used for passing and can require more lane changes, which can increase interaction with vehicles in the right lane. So, the center lane minimizes potential conflicts in the right-hand lane.