You wonder what the hold up is on the road ahead, only to realise it's a hearse and a group of funeral goers.Well it turns out, you're not alone.
A spokeswoman for the Department of Transport told the Irish Mirror: "The rules of the road are applicable to all road users and would apply here. i.e. the overtaking of a hearse is permitted as long as it is safe to do so and within the rules of the road."While drivers are often wary of appearing disrespectful to overtake a procession, they also don't usually want to feel like they're intruding in the group by driving directly behind it.
The procession drives closely together in order to prevent other vehicles from interrupting the procession.Whatever your decision, it's incredibly important to ensure that you are respectful of the procession.