GuyBoden
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- Warrington
I pull safely into the side of the road and let them pass.
I hope you mean you pull into a proper passing place. The Highway Code correctly says "where it is safe" and squeezing into the gutter on single-track (actual or effective) to let people pass is not safe - all it takes is a passing accelerating motorist to wobble their steering wheel and you could be seriously injured or worse.
Yes, safely is the correct procedure, when sharing the roads with other faster, larger vehicles.
Highway Code Rule 169: “Do not hold up a long queue of traffic, especially if you are driving a large or slow-moving vehicle.“Check your mirrors frequently, and if necessary, pull in where it is safe and let traffic pass.”