After completing an overtaking maneuver in the left lane on a motorway or dual carriageway, what mandatory action must the driver take?

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The correct answer is to return to the right lane as soon as it is safe to do so. According to General Traffic Regulations, on interurban roads with more than one lane in the same direction (such as motorways), drivers must normally drive in the lane furthest to the right. The other lanes are reserved for overtaking or facilitating merging traffic. Therefore: It is mandatory to return to the right lane after overtaking to avoid obstructing other vehicles and to maintain traffic flow. Staying in the left lane for 'comfort' is not a valid reason and is considered a traffic violation (lane hogging). You should not wait for a faster vehicle to approach from behind to move over; the rule requires driving on the right whenever that lane is free.

After completing an overtaking maneuver in the left lane on a motorway or dual carriageway, what mandatory action must the driver take?

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