Rule 169 ↗
Do not hold up a long queue of traffic, especially if you are driving a large or slow-moving vehicle. Check your mirrors frequently, and if necessary, pull in where it is safe and let traffic pass.
Keeping Traffic Moving : A Guide to Rule 169
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Keeping Traffic Moving : A Guide to Rule 169
The Flow of Responsibility
Priority Vehicles
Monitor Your Mirrors
Drivers must check their mirrors frequently to stay aware of the volume of traffic building up behind them .
Large or Slow- Moving Vehicles. This rule specifically highlights drivers of vehicles that cannot maintain standard road speeds or those that occupy significant road space .
Assess the Queue Recognize when you are holding up a long line of vehicles , especially if you are in a large or slow - moving vehicle .
Avoid Traffic Obstruction
The primary objective is to ensure that no single vehicle becomes a bottleneck for the rest of the road users .
Locate a Safe Spot
If a queue has formed , identify a safe location , such as a lay - by or a wide point in the road , to pull in .
Let Traffic Pass
Pull over completely and wait until the accumulated traffic has cleared before safely re - joining the road .