Was my driving technically correct?
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king miserable. Got it 
ScoobyChris said:
rgf100 said:
Highway Code
> Give way to road users coming uphill whenever you can.
Don’t know about this case, obviously, but I can see how someone going uphill might think they have priority, all else being equal.
The full rule is:> Give way to road users coming uphill whenever you can.
Don’t know about this case, obviously, but I can see how someone going uphill might think they have priority, all else being equal.
HC said:
Rule 155
Single-track roads. These are only wide enough for one vehicle. They may have special passing places. If you see a vehicle coming towards you, or the driver behind wants to overtake, pull into a passing place on your left, or wait opposite a passing place on your right. Give way to road users coming uphill whenever you can. If necessary, reverse until you reach a passing place to let the other vehicle pass. Slow down when passing pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders.
Not sure it’s applicable to a “normal” road. When I learnt, giving priority to vehicles coming uphill was encouraged although I’d always assumed this was because in the old days cars were underpowered and might require a “run up” to get up hills. Don’t think that’s such an issue now.Single-track roads. These are only wide enough for one vehicle. They may have special passing places. If you see a vehicle coming towards you, or the driver behind wants to overtake, pull into a passing place on your left, or wait opposite a passing place on your right. Give way to road users coming uphill whenever you can. If necessary, reverse until you reach a passing place to let the other vehicle pass. Slow down when passing pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders.
Chris
I think the uphill bit trumps the side the obstruction is on bit.
People who drive X6s deserve to be inconvenienced at every practical opportunity.
You did nothing wrong OP.
In all seriousness, it looks like a narrow built up road and they were going too fast. People need to get over themselves and realise that cars are equipped with brakes and steering wheels for a reason and if they use them the world won’t end.
You did nothing wrong OP.
In all seriousness, it looks like a narrow built up road and they were going too fast. People need to get over themselves and realise that cars are equipped with brakes and steering wheels for a reason and if they use them the world won’t end.
Hammersia said:
That's what I figured cheers
I think the uphill bit trumps the side the obstruction is on bit.
The road you were on is not a single track road by any stretch of the imagination.I think the uphill bit trumps the side the obstruction is on bit.
Surely you don't really believe you were in the right to do what you did. Maybe ask you driving instructor on your next lesson for his input.
Hammersia said:
I don't think they were parked in my lane exactly
It's a village so it's just cars parked against the curb, no road markings
Happy to be corrected on the uphill bit but I would have seen that as a pretty simple they right of way as the traffic is parked on your side of the road.It's a village so it's just cars parked against the curb, no road markings
Edited by Hammersia on Sunday 17th March 17:17
If there are cars parked on my side of the road, I dont cross into the oncoming lane expecting others to give way to me. If someone did that to me I would be surprised at minimum. Your side of the road was blocked. Theirs wasn't till you were in it. It is annoying when others are driving too fast, but I can't control that.
Randy Winkman said:
Unless I'm missing something, I think it depends on how big the gaps between the obstructions were and how easy it would have been for either of the cars to move sideways into them. Otherwise none of us would get anywhere in built up areas.
This. It could well be that the OP was in the right and a bit of give and take was needed from the BMW.Gassing Station | Speed, Plod & the Law | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff