Edinburgh bus lanes: read the signs, not the queue

Bus-lane rules vary by road and operating time. Learners should read the signs on the road they are actually driving rather than copying the vehicle in front.

Illustrated Edinburgh route map — Local Driving TipsEdinburgh bus lanes: read the signs, not the queue

Check the signs

Operating times and restrictions determine whether the lane is available.

Use the correct lane when permitted

Avoid sitting unnecessarily in a general-traffic lane if a bus lane is legally open for normal traffic.

Test standard is judgement

Examiners are looking for safe, legal use of the road, not a memorised rule that every bus lane is always closed.

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