Mehh.. if it was my driving test, I'd have waited. But normally, I think the guy made the best of a quick opportunity - and with London traffic, that's often a good idea!
If there was a yellow box it would make no difference as you can still stop in them as long as your exit is clear-Highway Code. His main fault was he was too timid driving forward with the 2 vans there. HGV drivers should dominate the road in this situation. He probably only has a car licence though as its only a 7.5. tonner.
I suppose the trouble with that situation is he might be an obstruction if he stays (crossing behind and possibly blocking view to the lights?). I'm not sure what the new highway code says specifically, but I remember reading for safety if it was clear to go and you're over the line then you could.
Dont quote me on that though. Interesting scenario...
your right, its a tuff call as he was past the white line and waiting. maybe in a perfect world he would have hung back at the white line and waited till it was clear before procedding. I don't have any gripes about this driver really.
Stop hating on drivers who are not doing anything wrong and walk or use cycle paths instead
CutLeRoc 1 year ago 2
Mehh.. if it was my driving test, I'd have waited. But normally, I think the guy made the best of a quick opportunity - and with London traffic, that's often a good idea!
AndyrooRobbins 1 year ago
The lorry drive was right to go as there was no yellow box already said by mrgirder as he would have blocked the crossing
Suvie14 2 years ago 10
i know its tuff in london, maybe if drivers read the road ahead, it would make driving/cycling easier and quicker for everyone
mycycleclips 2 years ago
There's no yellow box, he's already crossed the line. It would be different if there was a box.
mrgirder 3 years ago 10
i believe he should have waited where he was, if he was stuck out in the middle of the road causing an obstruction, then thats different.
mycycleclips 3 years ago
I think if I was in that position, I wouldn't have pulled out in to the junction unless it looked likely that I could get out.
mrgirder 3 years ago
yes. thing is in london is that traffic would prb never move then. its a hard battle, if only everyone kept to the highway code.
mycycleclips 3 years ago
If there was a yellow box it would make no difference as you can still stop in them as long as your exit is clear-Highway Code. His main fault was he was too timid driving forward with the 2 vans there. HGV drivers should dominate the road in this situation. He probably only has a car licence though as its only a 7.5. tonner.
Nano200852 3 years ago
truck was turning right, poster turning left so had right of way.
tpvalley 2 years ago
I suppose the trouble with that situation is he might be an obstruction if he stays (crossing behind and possibly blocking view to the lights?). I'm not sure what the new highway code says specifically, but I remember reading for safety if it was clear to go and you're over the line then you could.
Dont quote me on that though. Interesting scenario...
downfader2 3 years ago
your right, its a tuff call as he was past the white line and waiting. maybe in a perfect world he would have hung back at the white line and waited till it was clear before procedding. I don't have any gripes about this driver really.
mycycleclips 3 years ago