Lane Discipline and Road Positioning

In Italy, you should generally drive on the

Italy follows a right-hand traffic system. Always keep to the right unless overtaking.

On a multi-lane road (eg Autostrada), if not overtaking, you should stay in

The keep right unless overtaking rule applies. Use left lanes only for passing other vehicles.

The left lane on a dual carriageway or motorway is primarily for

Once you have finished overtaking, you should move back to the rightmost available lane safely.

Driving continuously in the middle or left lane when the right lane is free is called ’lane hogging’ and is

This can obstruct faster traffic and disrupt smooth flow. Always keep right when not overtaking.

When merging onto a motorway from an acceleration lane, you should

Use the acceleration lane to reach the speed of motorway traffic, indicate your intention, and merge when there is a safe gap.

Before changing lanes, the correct sequence of actions is

Always check it’s safe (mirrors, over-the-shoulder blind spot check), signal your intent, and then make the move.

Using your indicators (turn signals) in Italy is mandatory for

Clearly signalling your intentions is crucial for safety and required by law for any change of direction or lane.

When planning to exit a motorway, you should move into the exit lane (usually rightmost) and signal

Give other drivers ample warning of your intention to leave the motorway by signalling early.

A continuous solid white line separating lanes means you

Solid white lines indicate that lane changing is prohibited in that section for safety reasons.

You should activate your turn signal (indicator)

Signalling should be done in good time to inform other road users of your intended manoeuvre before you execute it.

Hazard warning lights should be used if your vehicle breaks down and is an obstruction, or to warn of

Use hazard lights to alert following traffic to unexpected slowdowns or stationary hazards, in addition to when your vehicle is stopped and causing an obstruction.

After completing a turn or lane change, you must ensure your indicator

Leaving an indicator on unintentionally can confuse other drivers, so make sure it switches off.

If the lane you are in has a painted arrow on the road surface pointing only straight ahead, you must

Lane arrows dictate mandatory directions; you cannot turn if only a straight arrow is shown for your lane.

If a lane has a painted arrow on the road surface indicating a right turn only, you must

You are obliged to follow the direction indicated by the lane arrow at the upcoming junction.

A lane with painted arrows showing both straight ahead and a left turn allows you to

You have the option to proceed in either of the directions indicated by the arrows for that lane.

A broken (dashed) white line separating lanes indicates that you may

Broken lines permit crossing, provided the manoeuvre is safe and does not inconvenience or endanger other road users.

On a road with multiple lanes in your direction, position your vehicle

Avoid drifting to either side of your lane to maintain a safe and predictable path.

When approaching a roundabout, select the correct lane

Choose the left lane for exits past the 12 o’clock position and the right lane for earlier exits, following specific lane markings.

A bus lane, marked ’CORSIA BUS’, is generally for

Driving or parking in a bus lane is usually prohibited for private cars unless signs specify otherwise for certain times.

If you are driving a slow-moving vehicle on a road with an extra ’crawler lane’ on an incline, you should

Crawler lanes are provided for slower vehicles to use, allowing faster traffic to pass safely in the other lanes.