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HDi fun · 14-03-2008, 10:46 PM

I sometimes do use an 'alternative' lane at junctions or roundabouts.
Sometimes this does involve using a lane that is NOT marked for my intended route or direction of progress.

I reserve this for situations where the marked lane is also being abused, or occasionally when the vehicle at the front of the (needless) queue is clearly not going to proceed until the whole county is clear of vehicles, moving or otherwise.

Making progress is good, it clears road space for other users.

Clearly, if you're going to disabuse yourself of marked lane discipline, even momentarily, you need to ensure that you do not endanger other road users. You should also ensure that you don't offend them.

It's down to positioning on the road - lot's of drivers play follow the leader day in and day out. Thereby blocking lanes that are otherwise quite legitimately available available to other road users.

If you choose to use an 'alternative lane' then you need to make swift progress to avoid upsetting others.

The Highway Code contradicts my opinion on this.

I'm not suggesting that you do it. I'm just admitting that I do so.

14-03-2008, 10:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
HDi fun Moderator The Torque Meister Car: Peugeot 406 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SOUTH EAST Posts: 1,776	Re: Cheeky drivers - queue jumpers. I sometimes do use an 'alternative' lane at junctions or roundabouts. Sometimes this does involve using a lane that is NOT marked for my intended route or direction of progress. I reserve this for situations where the marked lane is also being abused, or occasionally when the vehicle at the front of the (needless) queue is clearly not going to proceed until the whole county is clear of vehicles, moving or otherwise. Making progress is good, it clears road space for other users. Clearly, if you're going to disabuse yourself of marked lane discipline, even momentarily, you need to ensure that you do not endanger other road users. You should also ensure that you don't offend them. It's down to positioning on the road - lot's of drivers play follow the leader day in and day out. Thereby blocking lanes that are otherwise quite legitimately available available to other road users. If you choose to use an 'alternative lane' then you need to make swift progress to avoid upsetting others. The Highway Code contradicts my opinion on this. I'm not suggesting that you do it. I'm just admitting that I do so.