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@Andy 12195 wrote:
Roadworks misery and the congestion that goes with them could be radically reduced, according to the IAM ( Institute of Advanced Motorists ), if UK motorists take on board new advice in the Highway Code published today (28 September 2007).
For the first time, the Highway Code has a rule on “merging in turn” under the section on lane discipline (Rule 134; Highway Code 2007).
“We are pleased to see this as we believe it will ease many pinchpoints at roadworks,” said IAM Chief Examiner Peter Rodger.
“Too often we see a long, empty lane leading up to roadworks, doing nothing, because drivers have been told to get in lane too early. Then there is a tension with people perceived as ‘pushing in’. The new recommendation to merge in turn in the Highway Code will encourage drivers to use all the available lanes – right up to the lane closure – and could make roadworks less of a problem,” he said.
“It will avoid frustration and mean everybody gets through the restriction that much quicker.”
Mr Rodger, a former Metropolitan Police driving instructor, said that the IAM had long campaigned for merge in turn recognition in the Highway Code.
“We are convinced everybody will get through sooner if they merge in turn. If drivers try it, encouraged by the Highway Code, it could be the end to the ‘I’m first, you’re next’ attitude that slows everybody down.
Quite sure it doesn’t involve dangerous driving, traveling at 50mph and cutting in front of other drivers and causing other road users to brake harshly to avoid a collision
@Steve 12177 wrote:
I will upload a video from this morning for my journey to work, maybe once people realise how hidden they are with side lights (or no lights) they will stop using them to drive with?
I have uploaded some clips Car Lights March 2014 – YouTube
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