Overtaking a bus

tom_murphy112

Hi Folks,

Just a quick question, I know your not allowed to cross/overtake on a continuos white line, unless for access or there is an obstruction. So here is a scenario, you are driving along on a two-way street with continuous white line and the bus in front of you has pulled in to the bus stop. Now as I see up ahead I don't see any traffic approaching on the other track, am I allowed to overtake the bus ? Will the bus be considered an obstruction in this case ?

Any help/knowledge will be much appreciated :P

You can overtake, as far as I know (and I could be wrong here, of course).

If a car was at the side of the road, parked, would you overtake it? Seems to be the same scenario here.

tom_murphy112

Does that mean I can overtake/pass the bus even during the driving test ?

I'd imagine if you didn't, you'd be marked for impeding the flow of traffic or making progress.

But there are a few ADI's on here, so maybe one of them will chime in with an official answer...

MascotDec85

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I'd imagine if you didn't, you'd be marked for impeding the flow of traffic or making progress.

But there are a few ADI's on here, so maybe one of them will chime in with an official answer...

I taught you well!

OP, once it is safe to do so overtake in the situation you described.

Days 298

Make sure to watch for passengers crossing in front of the bus.

tom_murphy112

Thanks All! Help is really appreciated

tom_murphy112

Hi All,

Just another quick question, I am begin told that I don't have to indicate when a road begins to merge (both to the left or right) I just have to check my blind spot and move in when safe to do so.. Is this right ? I have included couple of roads that this may happen on

tom_murphy112

tom_murphy112 wrote: »

Hi All,

Just another quick question, I am begin told that I don't have to indicate when a road begins to merge (both to the left or right) I just have to check my blind spot and move in when safe to do so.. Is this right ? I have included couple of roads that this may happen on

Anyone ?

Would really appreciate it

evlgmaojr27ypu

tom_murphy112 wrote: »

Anyone ?

Would really appreciate it

I was told you don't have to indicate when a lane mergers unless there is a vehicle behind you (i.e somebody is going to benefit from your signal).. hope this helps

jimgoose

Alonzo Sour Shinbone wrote: »

I was told you don't have to indicate when a lane mergers unless there is a vehicle behind you (i.e somebody is going to benefit from your signal).. hope this helps

That is the approach with all indicator signalling in the UK, but not here. It is not necessary to indicate when merging as illustrated. Watch your mirrors and blind-spots.

evlgmaojr27ypu

jimgoose wrote: »

That is the approach with all indicator signalling in the UK, but not here. It is not necessary to indicate when merging as illustrated. Watch your mirrors and blind-spots.

Interesting, would you not indicate then if there is a car approach in the lane you are trying to merge into then ? Just as a curtesy as I find people will slow down to let you merge safely

jimgoose

Alonzo Sour Shinbone wrote: »

Interesting, would you not indicate then if there is a car approach in the lane you are trying to merge into then ? Just as a curtesy as I find people will slow down to let you merge safely

In general, this is not necessary where you can only follow the one "path".

PeteK*

tom_murphy112 wrote: »

Hi All,

Just another quick question, I am begin told that I don't have to indicate when a road begins to merge (both to the left or right) I just have to check my blind spot and move in when safe to do so.. Is this right ? I have included couple of roads that this may happen on

For the merging right photo, which car would have the right of way when they're getting close?

jimgoose

PeteK* wrote: »

For the merging right photo, which car would have the right of way when they're getting close?

Technically, the driver in the lane which is continuing on has the right of way. In practice, the notion of right of way is not very helpful in these kind of situations. Traffic in the lane that is finishing up should be allowed to merge safely, never ever force someone to stop because of "right of way" in this sort of setup - it makes things very dangerous for everyone.

PeteK*

jimgoose wrote: »

Traffic in the lane that is finishing up should be allowed to merge safely, never ever force someone to stop because of "right of way" in this sort of setup - it makes things very dangerous for everyone.

That's how I've always treated it.
By doing it, I know they're not going to end up hitting me either.

Thanks for the info.

tom_murphy112

Thanks for it!