Who should 'give way' ?

[vivandorron]

I hold the view that, if one is on a hill in a country lane, it is the vehicle going up that should reverse (roll backwards) to let the other one pass.

What, if any, is the recognised procedure.?

Ron.

[joggerjayne]

"What, Better than the highway code when it comes to "recognised procedure"? "

Yep.

[sigma]

Surely it's a case of common sense. You are only going to reverse either up hill or down hill if there is a passing place near by behind you.If it's in front of you then you would proceed to it. You cannot be expected to reverse indefinitely.

[Davethedog]

If you are in a collision on a hill, the insurance company will rule in favour of the car coming up hill. This is a fact.

[vivandorron]

Yes. I should have read more carefully what Chuck had extracted from the Highway Code and which he spelt-out.....//Give way to vehicles coming uphill whenever you can. //

Ron.

[rov1100]

Just put your headlights on and increase your speed. Those of nervous disposition will readily back off.

[gsr600]

If the other driver is a Woman it would normally be safer and far quicker for you to reverse provided you are not also a woman - then wait for a Man to reverse it for you.
Ha Ha Ha.
not sexist at all, just the truth X X X X.

[vivandorron]

gsr...Is your Avatar a clue to the fact that perhaps you are a Motorcyclist.? One rider once belted my wife Viv in the rear.(Oops, that sounds obscene.) :-)

Ron

[gsr600]

that should be, ALSO a motorcyclist & the avatar picture is a different bike to my user name.
I once knocked a motorcyclist off his bike - he was off work for 16 weeks with a busted shoulder. whoops!

[joko]

id say it was dangerous to expect someone to reverse over a hill...its kind of a blind bend...

[boxtops]

I was taught the uphill rule too - you give way to the person coming up the hill, as you need more power to get up the incline than to go down.

[vivandorron]

My thanks to all who have contributed to this thread.

Henceforth, I shall 'give way' to anyone coming up a hill which I am descending.
(Including our friend joggerjayne, if she is in running gear. ☺☺☺ )

Ron.

[DTCwordfan]

the highway code is clear - give way to traffic coming up a hill

- that applies if really half way between obvious gaps.....big issue with visitors around here