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Boy of 6 memorised the whole Highway Code!
A TRANSPORT-mad six-year-old boy can recite the entire Highway Code from memory. And Nathan Henry-McGhie is even teaching his mum Peta to pass her driving test. The lad began studying the152 page road users guide just six months ago when he found it lying around his home. Now Nathan can recognise every road and traffic […]
Shake up for the Highway Code.
The Department for Transport has launched a consultation which could see the driver’s rule book updated with changes including making it clear where cyclists and pedestrians have priority or ‘right of way’ over drivers. Major changes to the Highway Code being considered by the Government would see roads made safer for cyclists, pedestrians and horse […]
Reading The Highway Code
The Highway Code is an invaluable tool for any learner driver – If you are learning to drive, then it is essential for you to get hold of a copy, and to pore over this as much as possible, soaking up every last scrap of information it has to offer – And then reading through […]
Full DSA Highway Code
Online version This version has been adapted for online use from the Department for Transport’s current printed version of the Highway Code. In any proceedings, whether civil or criminal, only the Department for Transport’s current printed version of the Code should be relied upon. Introduction An explanation of the rules and wording found in The […]
Miss Her Call Don’t Let Her Miss You
With Valentines day coming up it is important to remember to follow the rules. Compare market’s motor insurance experts have laid out driving offenses which loved-up motorists might unwittingly commit. Motorists who leave their car engines running when picking up their love could be slapped with an £80 fine for “stationary idling”, under rule 123 […]
Driving test top tips to help you pass first time!
Is your driving test date nearing? Are you feeling those nerves? Feeling nervous is completely normal but there is ways you can help make yourself feel more at ease is to be prepared! Use our top tips to help you stay calm on your big day: Be On Time : Its a pretty obvious […]
Ten ways you could be fined
Crossing the line could now potentially cost you a fortune, There has been recent news reports of a driver being fined £100 when his bumper overhung a parking space even though his wheels are well inside the spot. So it begs the question .. do you really know the highway code? The highway code has […]
New strict rules may be forced upon Cyclists
The Mirror initiates this discussion, presenting the idea that Cyclists may need to employ number plates upon their bikes and may also be required to have insurance under new road laws currently being considered by Government. This would ensure a whole new dimension of cycling will be ushered in as a cyclist can no longer […]
Showing gratitude may lead to £1000 fine ..
Throughout recent times it is clear the highway code’s reformation is an attempt to limit prior habits some may suggest as being signs of gratitude and ‘harmless’. The new stipulations ensure that even a simple wave or thumbs up to another driver potentially could lead to a fine of up to £1000, according to rule […]
Driving safe during hot weather
Driving during the hot weather can be some what uncomfortable, especially with British summer the weather can be unpredictable and temperatures can soar up to the mid 30s during heatwaves. There are a few ways you can make it cooler for yourself whilst driving during hot weather spells such as: Keeping clothing light and airy […]