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Read rule 151

General driving rules: rules 103–158

Study signals, vehicle control, speed, stopping distances, lane markings and attention while driving.

Rule 151

In slow-moving traffic. You should reduce the distance between you and the vehicle ahead to maintain traffic flow never get so close to the vehicle in front that you cannot stop safely leave enough space to be able to manoeuvre if the vehicle in front breaks down or an emergency vehicle needs to get past not change lanes to the left to overtake allow access into and from side roads, as blocking these will add to congestion allow pedestrians and cyclists to cross in front of you be aware of cyclists and motorcyclists who may be passing on either side. Rule 151: Do not block access to a side road

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