Queueing and heavy traffic are something every driver encounters – whether you’re a beginner practising with an instructor or a more experienced driver. It can be frustrating, but also dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing.
These are topics you must know for the theory test, and that you should practise during driving lessons. Here are the most important rules and tips – short, clear and simple.
What is queue driving?
Queue driving is when traffic moves slowly or comes to a stop. This often happens during:
- Morning and afternoon rush hour
- Accidents, roadworks or lane narrowing
- Busy junctions, roundabouts and motorways
👉 When you’re practising, this is a good opportunity to train on keeping distance, using mirrors correctly and signalling at the right time.
Keep the right distance – even at low speed
In queues it’s easy to get too close to the car in front. This can lead to:
- Minor collisions
- Unnecessary stress
- Braking and stop-and-go traffic
👉 Tip: Keep enough distance so you can see the rear tyres of the car ahead. This is part of the traffic rules – and something you may get questions about on the theory test.
Zipper merging – how to merge correctly
When two lanes become one, cars should merge alternately, like a zip. Do it like this:
- Drive all the way to the end of your lane before merging
- Let in one car at a time from the lane that is ending
- Don’t block the road
👉 This is a rule many drivers get wrong. You may get questions on the theory test about who has priority in these situations.
Common mistakes in heavy traffic
The theory test is not only about signs and numbers. It also checks your ability to assess risk. Rush hour is a good example of this:
❌ Driving too close – increases the risk of a crash
❌ Changing lanes without indicating – confuses others
❌ Stopping in a junction – you can block traffic
❌ Switching lanes constantly – slows everyone down
👉 Drive smoothly, use your indicators and stay patient.
Remember this in special situations
Motorway:
- Stay in your lane – avoid unnecessary lane changes
- Don’t stay in the overtaking lane without reason
Traffic lights:
- Don’t enter the junction unless you can get all the way across
- It’s illegal to block a junction
Roundabouts:
- Watch for pedestrians and cyclists when entering and exiting
- Give way to vehicles already in the roundabout
What do the traffic rules say?
- You must adjust your speed and keep a safe distance
- You have alternating priority when lanes narrow (zipper merging)
- You must not stop in junctions, pedestrian crossings or lanes you can’t leave
👉 These rules are essential in driver training – and can therefore appear in the theory test.
5 smart tips for queues
- Stay calm – stress doesn’t help
- Look far ahead – plan early
- Use your indicators – always!
- Don’t switch lanes constantly – it rarely pays off
- Leave space – for other cars and emergency vehicles
📚 Practise queue driving and prepare for the theory test
At bil-teori.no you can practise:
✅ Questions about queues, zipper merging and lane choice
✅ Rules for priority and lane narrowing
✅ Different traffic situations
✅ Realistic mock exams you can take as many times as you want
🚘 Want to feel confident behind the wheel – even in rush hour?
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- ✓Access to all questions
- ✓Questions from all topics
- ✓4 different modes
- ✓Additional explanations in the answer key
- ✓Mobile friendly
- ✓Access to all questions
- ✓Questions from all topics
- ✓4 different modes
- ✓Additional explanations in the answer key
- ✓Mobile friendly
