A TikTok video, showing the moment a biker overtakes dozens of queuing cars, has left viewers divided.
Dash cam footage shows a biker travelling along the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway, before spotting signs indicating that roadworks are up ahead and that the lane would shortly be closed off.
A video shows the moment a biker overtakes dozens of queuing carsTikTok/@yodomcat
The rider continues to filter and overtake driversTikTok/@yodomcat
TikTok user @yodomcat recorded the moment he skipped the traffic on the left by simply using the empty right-hand lane until the roadwork cones started to appear.
Then, the rider moves across and filters into the left lane – with ample space to do so.
He says on the video: “I don’t understand what is so difficult about merging in turn.
“Use both lanes until you can’t use both lanes. Then you do the whole British polite one at a time into the open lane. Rant over. Time to filter.”
The poster titled the video: “Why can’t the British merge in turn?”
Rule 134 of the Highwway Code 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 traffic incident. It is not recommended at high speed.”
However, viewers were left divided after watching the dash cam footage.
One said: “It’s easier for a bike. With cars, people don’t allow you in. If you don’t, take it. So you sit at the merge.”
Another said: “My step-dad would not move over. In fact, he would move the other way to prevent you from going in. LMAO.”
While a third pointed out: “Um, could be wrong, but once there’s one lane, isn’t he supposed to stick in the lane instead of passing the cars as if there are two?”