Question What is the left lane rule? Answers Heavy vehicles must only be driven in the left lane of a road with three lanes traveling in one direction. Heavy vehicles may only be driven in the left lane of a road with three lanes traveling in one direction if making a left turn. Heavy vehicles cannot be driven in the left lane of a three lane road for any purpose. Explanation Washington State's left lane rule states that no vehicle or combination weighing over 10,000 pounds may be driven in the left lane of a limited-access road with three or more lanes traveling in one direction, unless preparing to make a left turn. This questions appears in the following tests: Washington Class A Knowledge Test Washington Class B Knowledge Test