@u.steer.driving.school: Real-world training on the streets of Gloucester! 🏫 In this clip, we encounter a common scenario: a long queue of traffic waiting for a straight-ahead light, while the right-turn lane is completely clear. To reach the lane, we have to cross the diagonal "hatch" markings in the centre of the road. Is this a driving test fail? Let’s look at the Highway Code: Rule 130: If the area is bordered by a broken white line (like the ones in this video), you should not enter it unless it is necessary and you can see that it is safe to do so. ✅ The Goal: By using this area safely, we improve traffic flow and reach our destination without adding to the main queue unnecessarily. The Warning: If that boundary line were SOLID, it would be a "MUST NOT" area (except in an emergency). 🚫 Knowing the difference between a broken and solid line is a vital part of your hazard perception and road knowledge. At U Steer, we make sure you’re not just following the car in front, but actually reading the road.
U Steer Driving School
Region: GB
Wednesday 14 January 2026 18:20:50 GMT
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Zombified_Smith :
I do it literally everyday why would I sit in traffic for ages when I can legally go around helps stop congestion building up more
2026-01-14 19:30:43
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SPACKlick :
It's not necessary in this instance so you're not allowed to. You should queue until there is space to.
2026-01-15 07:48:41
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cultureshock :
illegal to drive on hatch markings unless forces too
2026-01-14 22:11:39
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Reform Member :
tiktok getting too local
2026-01-14 22:04:54
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ColinWarden :
Perfectly legal, it's actually encouraged to enter early if it helps traffic flow, you must not enter if they are solid white lines
2026-01-14 19:50:50
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Boris_the_Dolphin :
technically- ye its illegal, though more often it will just be frowned upon. Unless you put others atcrisk
2026-01-15 15:20:56
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PaulFulton81 :
yes legally you can it's not a solid white line & as long as you actually don't stop on the white hatching then it's OK
2026-01-14 19:39:25
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AlastairSC :
If necessary. It's not in this case.
2026-01-15 21:00:03
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CJ :
no unbroken lines, allowed
2026-01-15 21:19:08
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all_5ort5 :
Just out of interest - what’s the point of it ? If you can just drive in it anyway
2026-01-15 06:23:28
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Marky Mark :
I wouldn’t say it’s necessary but it was safe to do so
2026-01-15 21:18:17
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Memely :
Yes, 100% because of broken boundary line, it would allow traffic moving straight ahead to continue whilst we wait to turn right!
2026-01-15 09:04:07
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fireblade3265 :
💯💯💯 It’s all about just getting a move on who cares you’re going up to a red light anyway so it doesn’t really matter
2026-01-16 12:18:09
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Salix :
yes, but you need to check for vehicles on your right first, like motorcycles
2026-01-14 21:16:58
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chrishawker62 :
I've found time and again people believe you can't cross the line and even sound there horns at me when I do. You can if your side is a broken white line. The other thing that annoys me is bus lanes when car drivers avoid them. Not all bus lanes are 24 hours and you can drive in them sometimes. I've got full HGV-PSV licence so am well qualified
2026-01-14 18:36:22
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Mudskipaaaaa :
Yes
2026-01-14 22:16:29
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ollyshoneybees (rich) :
Yes you can totally legal
2026-01-17 21:24:57
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👊 ALAN HUNTER👊 :
cole avenue 👍
2026-01-14 21:19:42
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Mark Jones :
on your old paper and card licence on the bottom u can because its used to say tear down down dotted line
2026-01-14 21:36:07
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Steve | Pentagram Motorsport :
Perfectly legal if the area is surrounded by a broken line AND your exit from the area is clear.
2026-01-15 09:30:46
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Use73628 :
Yes absolutely fine
2026-01-14 20:37:21
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jordan robertson :
why ask people to "share your thoughts"? there's a right and a wrong answer, it's not really open for debate
2026-01-14 22:03:06
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Shelly kumar :
After watch the video. It's it necessary?
2026-01-14 21:51:57
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David :
As long as it is safe to do that for your right hand turn yes you are
2026-01-20 11:25:28
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JOHN :
yes
2026-01-14 18:38:03
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