Introduction An explanation of the rules and wording found in The Highway Code Using the road (159-203) Overtaking, road junctions, roundabouts, pedestrian crossings and more… Driving in adverse weather conditions (226-237) Wet, icy and snowy weather, driving in fog and more… Motorways (253-273) Motorway signals, driving on the motorway, overtaking, stopping and more. Road works, […]

Introduction An explanation of the rules and wording found in The Highway Code Using the road (159-203) Overtaking, road junctions, roundabouts, pedestrian crossings and more… Road works, level crossings and tramways (288-307) Railway telephones, level crossings without traffic lights, tram stops and more…. Rules about animals (47-58) Horse drawn vehicles, horse riders, other animals and […]

Introduction An explanation of the rules and wording found in The Highway Code Rules for Pedestrians (1-35) Crossing the road, bus and cycle lanes, situations needing extra care and more… See also…. First aid on the road Other information

– Introduction – Rules for pedestrians (1-35) – Rules for users of powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters (36-46) – Rules about animals (47-58) – Rules for cyclists (59-82) – Rules for motorcyclists (83-88) – Rules for drivers and motorcyclists (89-102) – General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders (103-158) – Using the […]

Introduction An explanation of the rules and wording found in The Highway Code General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders (103-158) Signals, lighting requirements, control of the vehicle, speed limits and more. Road users requiring extra care (204-225) Pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists, other vehicles and more. Waiting and parking (238-252) Controlled parking […]

Introduction An explanation of the rules and wording found in The Highway Code General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders (103-158) Signals, lighting requirements, control of the vehicle, speed limits and more. Road users requiring extra care (204-225) Pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists, other vehicles and more. Rules for cyclists (59-82) Clothing, road […]

Introduction An explanation of the rules and wording found in The Highway Code Rules for users of Powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters(36-46) On pavements, on the road and more. Road users requiring extra care (204-225) Pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists, other vehicles and more Rules for Pedestrians(Rule 1-35) Crossing the road, bus and cycle lanes, situations […]

This Highway Code applies to England, Scotland and Wales. The Highway Code is essential reading for everyone. The most vulnerable road users are pedestrians, particularly children, older or disabled people, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders. It is important that all road users are aware of the Code and are considerate towards each other. This applies […]

Older drivers are being encouraged to take a specialised course to ensure their safety whilst driving, in a new move by Lancashire County Council. The course is aimed at drivers of 65 and over, after concerns were raised about the high number of elderly drivers involved in serious road traffic accidents, after new figures were […]

Australian investigators have suggested that long-distance lorry drivers who drink coffee have fewer accidents than those that don’t. Coffee and other drinks containing caffeine were thought to cut the risk of crashing, as they boost alertness. UK road safety experts are keen to point out that although coffee may help, the only real cure for […]