Drive as far to right

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Is this sentence natural?Drive as far to the right in your lane as possible (so as) to allow motorcycles to overtake you. Thank you

Clive · Accepted Answer

Clive · Answer

Could you put “of” or “in” in the blank? I suggest 'in your lane'. If you drive to the right of something, it suggests that it is on your left, ie you see it if you look to your left. This also conflicts with the use of the phrase 'your lane', because if you are to the right of it, it's no longer your lane.

Is “so as” optional or better without? I'd omit it

Is “so as” optional or better without? I'd omit it.

Drive as far to the right in your lane as possible to allow motorcycles to overtake you.

Note also that your sentence implies that it is legal for motor-cycles to overtake you in your lane, ie not in their own separate lane. This depends on the laws of the road.

Happy New Year to you, too!

Clive

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