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Highway Code Rule 273

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Rule 273 ↗
Unless signs indicate that a lane leads directly off the motorway, you will normally leave the motorway by a slip road on your left. You should

watch for the signs letting you know you are getting near your exit
move into the left-hand lane well before reaching your exit
signal left in good time and reduce your speed on the slip road as necessary.

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Master the Exit :

A Step - by - Step Guide to Rule 273

MONITOR ROAD SIGNAGE

Watch for signs that indicate you are approaching your desired exit to avoid last - minute maneuvers .

PREPARATION & POSITIONING

Move into the left - hand lane well before reaching the exit to ensure a smooth transition .

CHECK FOR LANE DROPS

Always check if signs indicate a lane leads directly off the motorway ; otherwise , expect to exit via a slip road on the left .

EXECUTION & EXIT

SIGNAL YOUR INTENT

Signal left in good time to inform following traffic of your intention to exit .

MANAGE YOUR SPEED

Once on the slip road , reduce your speed as necessary to safely navigate the change in road environment .