What you should do
Oversize vehicles will cause you no problems if you follow some simple rules.
Slow down
When you see a pilot or escort vehicle — slow down. Continue driving slowly until the oversize vehicle passes you by. This could take some time, as pilot vehicles generally travel some distance ahead of the oversize vehicle.
Prepare to move over and stop if necessary
Many oversize vehicles will take up more than half the road, or might need to drive in the centre to safely clear power lines, roadside fixtures or bridges.
You might have to move to the left or stop completely to allow an oversize vehicle to pass safely.
The safest thing to do is to pull off the bitumen completely and stop until the oversize vehicle has passed.
Follow any instructions from the escort operator
By law, escort vehicle operators (including police and others) are allowed to direct motorists in order to prevent injury or property damage. If an operator displays a sign asking you to stop or slow down, or waves you off the road, you should follow their instructions — for your own safety.
