Right of Way

One of you has to back up, there are many considerations*. usually whoever has the easiest/shortest reverse back to a spot for overtaking.

*Considerations
Travelling downhill/reversing uphill
Vehicle?
Towing?
Convoy (Multiple vehicles)
Driver skill
Track conditions

In steep terrain the vehicle doing the descent gives way to the vehicle doing the ascent normally, all else being equal. This is because a restart downhill is easier than a restart uphill- just one of the things taught in an Advanced 4WD course.

Gumby55,

I have been in 4WD clubs for about 28 years and have always been taught and have taught any newbies that as a general rule of thumb the vehicle going downhill gives way to the vehicle coming up the hill.

As stated in a previous reply, it is harder to do an uphill start than a downhill start, hence the general rule of thumb.

Cheers,

Cruiser

Whatever the rules, written or unwritten I have never had a problem. Usually one or the other is pretty quick to make a decision about getting out of the way.

I am always on the look out for possible passing spots, it often amazes me how little room you need, it's just one of the things I do. If I encounter a vehicle coming the opposite way I almost always know where I am going to go and how I am going to get there. I usually have the camper in tow so I see this as part of my responsibility to ensure that my trailer causes the least inconvenience possible for me and for others.

The sections of track where it would be trully inconvenient or even dangerous to have to stop and reverse are usually quite short. As part of the evaluation process for such obstacles I walk it and if necessary place an observer who can guide me and alert oncoming traffic.

Duncs

Cept with F 250's wth bigger bullbars than yours - they have automatic right of way lest they just drive over the top of you. ;o)

Cheers LOL