Drivers around the world know that if there's one thing guaranteed to cause people to slow down and create a needless traffic jam, it's when they are passing an accident.

Now the UK government is updating its Highway Code and trying to tackle the issue, known as 'rubbernecking' (the phrase is used to describe the way people's heads turn to stare).

Following a public consultation, rule 282 of the Highway Code will be expanded to say people should "not slow down unnecessarily (for example if an incident is on the other side of a dual carriageway). Do not allow yourself to be distracted. You should focus on the road ahead when passing an incident because a lack of attention may cause a further incident collision or congestion."

The updated and strengthened wording was backed by 2,060 out of 2,088 (or 99 percent) of people who responded to the consultation.

One suggested change which was dropped as a result of the consultation, was a plan to tell drivers there were "caffeinated drinks, in addition to caffeinated coffee, that can counter sleepiness" while driving.

The updated version of the Highway Code, which will have 33 changes in total, will come into force later this year.