A TRUCK driver has posted a video showing him merging with a huge queue of traffic – claiming that he knows how to drive correctly, while most other motorists hadn’t looked at the Highway Code in years.
The dash cam footage shows a truck using the right hand lane of a dual carriageway, overtaking a massive line of traffic left standing still on the inside.
A truck driver uses the right hand lane to move past queuing traffic
Eventually a car does let the truck driver into the left-hand lane
The truck continues past the 200-yard marker warning of roadworks and, as cones start to appear, he moves up behind another lorry in the right-hand lane.
It appears at first that the line of cars on the inside are reluctant to allow the trucks to merge – at what is the last available point before the roadworks begin.
But, eventually both find a gap, and a car driver slows down to allow them into the left lane.
According to the Highway Code, drivers must follow signs and road markings and get into the lane as directed.
Rule 134 states: “In congested road conditions, do not change lanes unnecessarily.
“Merging, in turn, is recommended but only if safe and appropriate when vehicles are travelling at a very low speed, e.g. when approaching road works or a road traffic incident. It is not recommended at high speed.”
The video was published by @lewisstech to TikTok and has had thousands of views.
Viewers were quick to comment below.
One said: “It’s a lack of education. I’ve seen people block lane two way before the merge point, including professional drivers.”
Another said: “That’s what I like to see a good driver who knows how to use the two lanes.”
A third pointed out: “Surprised no one pulled out to block you – had it the other day a van forced me over but squeezed through as if he wanted to lose the side of his van.”