Hazard awareness

You see the brake lights of many vehicles coming on far ahead. What should you do?

Keep your speed until you reach the traffic
Ease off early and be ready to slow for a queue
Correct
Move onto the hard shoulder to pass
Sound your horn to clear the way

Why?

Rule 151 of The Highway Code says brake lights coming on ahead are an early warning of slowing or queuing traffic, so ease off in good time, keep your distance and leave room in case a vehicle in front breaks down.

Highway Code rule 151

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