Attitude
An area of white diagonal stripes bordered by a broken white line separates you from oncoming traffic. You want to cross it to get ahead. What should you do?
- Drive across it freely whenever you wish
- Park on it while you wait in slow traffic
- Treat it as an extra running lane at busy times
- Stay out of it unless it is necessary and clearly safeCorrect
Why?
Rule 130 of The Highway Code says areas of white diagonal stripes bordered by a broken white line should not be entered unless it is necessary and you can see that it is safe. Crossing one just to gain a few seconds is inconsiderate and risky.
Highway Code rule 130