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Useful Tools for Drivers
Operational Realities: Navigating Urban Congestion
An insight into the everyday scheduling challenges faced by public service vehicle drivers.
Holding position at a designated stop with the indicator active, waiting for a safe gap in traffic to merge back into the flow from a constrained bus bay or tight junction.
"Why is this service running behind schedule? We are losing time!"
Driver Response: "Timetable adherence relies heavily on cooperation from other road users. When private vehicles and cyclists do not yield space for large vehicles to pull away from stops or navigate restricted lanes, cumulative delays become unavoidable across the entire route."
Support Cooler, Safer Buses in Hot Weather
Extreme heat affects everyone onboard — passengers, children, elderly travellers,
and drivers working long shifts. Many buses and coaches still operate without
adequate cooling or ventilation, creating uncomfortable and potentially unsafe
conditions during hot weather.
A public petition is calling for improved cooling systems on public service
vehicles to ensure safer, healthier travel for all. You can read and sign the
petition below.
View & Sign the Petition
Most common Highway Codes for large vehicles
***Rule Numbers***
The rules every car driver *thinks* they know — but large vehicles prove otherwise.
Pick a topic below and see the most common mistakes people make around buses, coaches, and HGVs.
**Please see below container for each fully written rule**
- Parking Too Close Together — Rules 243, 242, 248
- Pulling Out in Front of a Bus — Rules 170, 169, 126
- Not Understanding Mirror Reach — Rules 163, 67
- Bus & HGV Blind Spots — Rules 160, 163
- Cutting Across a Bus at a Roundabout — Rules 186, 187
- Overtaking a Bus Signalling to Pull Out — Rules 163, 38
- Stopping Too Close Behind a Bus — Rules 151, 126
- Not Realising Wide Turns — Rules 182, 187
- Cutting In Front at Stops or Laybys — Rules 151, 169
- Not Understanding Bus Acceleration Delay — Rules 126, 151, 169, 170
- Forcing a Bus to Stop in a Narrow Road — Rules 170, 169, 242
- Cyclists Continuing on Narrow Roads — Rules 66, 72, 169
- Farm Trailer Impacting Bus — Rules 215, 221, 154
1. Parking Too Close Together (Creates a Tight Chicane)
When cars park on both sides of a narrow road, they unintentionally create a tight chicane...
- Leave at least 1 metre between parked cars on opposite sides of the road.
- Never park directly opposite another vehicle on a narrow street.
- Always consider whether a fire engine could get through.
2. Pulling Out in Front of a Bus or Large Vehicle
Many drivers underestimate how long it takes a heavy vehicle to stop...
Stopping Distances for Large Vehicles (Dry / Wet / Snow/Ice)
- Never pull out unless you can reach full speed safely.
- Large vehicles need significantly more stopping distance.
- Passengers can be thrown forward if forced to brake suddenly.
3. Not Understanding Mirror Reach
Bus and large vehicle mirrors extend far beyond the body of the vehicle...
- Always give buses and large vehicles extra side clearance.
- Never squeeze past a bus at a stop.
- Mirror arms can extend 30–50cm beyond the vehicle body.
4. Sitting in a Bus or HGV Blind Spot (The “No‑See Zone”)
Large vehicles have significant blind spots along the sides, behind, and close to the front...
- Avoid driving directly alongside a bus or HGV.
- Never sit close behind a large vehicle.
- If you cannot see the driver’s mirrors, they cannot see you.
5. Cutting Across a Bus or Large Vehicle at a Roundabout
Buses and HGVs need far more time and space to slow down...
- Never assume a large vehicle can slow down quickly.
- Give buses and HGVs priority when they are already on the roundabout.
- Wait for a clear gap before entering.
6. Overtaking a Bus or Large Vehicle While It’s Signalling to Pull Out
When a bus signals to pull out from a stop, drivers must give way...
- Always allow a bus or large vehicle to pull out when it signals.
- Do not accelerate to block or overtake.
- Large vehicles rejoin traffic frequently — be patient.
7. Stopping Too Close Behind a Bus or Large Vehicle at a Stop
Stopping too close behind a bus traps it at the stop...
- Leave at least a full car length behind a stopped bus or HGV.
- Allow large vehicles space to angle out safely.
- Do not block bus stops or laybys.
8. Not Realising How Wide a Bus or Large Vehicle Turns
Buses and HGVs make wide turns. The rear end can swing out significantly...
- Give large vehicles extra space at junctions and corners.
- Never stop alongside a bus or HGV that is signalling to turn.
- Stay well back and allow the manoeuvre to complete.
9. Cutting In Front of a Bus or Large Vehicle at a Stop or Layby
Some drivers accelerate to get ahead and then brake sharply...
- Never accelerate to get in front of a bus approaching a stop.
- Allow large vehicles space to slow down and position safely.
- Buses may have standing passengers who can be thrown forward.
10. Not Understanding Bus Acceleration Delay
Buses and large vehicles do not accelerate as quickly as cars. Their size, weight, and gearing mean they take
longer to build speed, especially when pulling away from stops, junctions, or roundabouts. Many drivers misjudge
this delay and attempt risky manoeuvres around a bus that is still gathering speed.
- Large vehicles take longer to accelerate from a standstill.
- Never assume a bus can match your speed immediately after pulling out.
- Allow extra space and time when following a bus leaving a stop or junction.
11. Being Forced to Stop by a Driver Who Failed to Give Way
A van continued driving into a narrow section even though the bus was already committed...
- Never expect a bus or large vehicle to drive onto the pavement.
- Wait at the wider point and allow the larger vehicle to pass.
- Large vehicles cannot reverse easily once committed.
12. Cyclists Continuing on Narrow Roads
Cyclists may legally use narrow roads, but the Highway Code expects all road users — including cyclists — to avoid creating unsafe situations. On roads where large vehicles cannot pass safely, cyclists should allow following traffic to overtake when it is safe to do so. This helps prevent pressure, close passes, and unsafe manoeuvres.
- Large vehicles including buses, HGV's, agricultural machinery, and trailers often require more space to pass safely.
- When a road becomes too narrow for safe overtaking, all road users should adjust their position or stop when appropriate.
- Allowing following traffic to pass when safe helps reduce risk and prevents unsafe overtaking attempts.
13. Farm Trailer Impacting the Front of the Bus
In this incident, a farm trailer detached and swung into the front corner of the bus.
The angle of the trailer and the narrow road layout made it impossible for the bus to avoid the impact.
These images help illustrate how agricultural machinery can behave unpredictably on rural roads.
Click any image to open it in a new window.
Scene Overview
Initial view showing bus and JCB position.
Trailer Position
Shows trailer angle after detachment.
Front Damage
Impact area at driver’s corner.
Side View
Trailer and JCB alignment after impact.
Driver’s Cab
Interior view showing cab damage.
Close‑Up Damage
Detailed view of structural impact.
Important Notice: The incidents and images shown on this website are provided strictly for
road‑safety awareness and public education. They do not assign blame, responsibility, or liability to any
individual, company, or organisation. All photographs are used only to illustrate general types of situations
drivers may encounter on public roads, including interactions with agricultural machinery, trailers, and
other large vehicles.
These examples are not intended to influence, comment on, or interfere with any ongoing insurance or legal
processes. Any active claims relating to these incidents remain separate and independent from the content
displayed here.
Important Notice: All road‑safety examples shown on Transport Hub are provided solely for public education.
They do not assign blame, responsibility, or liability to any individual, company, or organisation. Images and descriptions
illustrate general types of situations drivers may encounter on public roads. They are not intended to influence, comment on,
or interfere with any ongoing insurance or legal processes. Any active claims remain entirely separate from the content
displayed here.
