Motorway rules

Traffic on the motorway has slowed to a crawl and keeps stopping and starting. How should you position your car?

Right up against the car in front so no one pushes in
In two lanes at once to keep your options open
On the hard shoulder to skip the queue
Leaving a gap to the car in front so you can move away smoothly and safely
Correct

Why?

Even in slow, queuing traffic you should not close right up to the vehicle ahead. Rule 260 of The Highway Code says to keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front. A gap lets you move off smoothly and gives you room if the vehicle in front rolls back or breaks down.

Highway Code rule 260

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