The Highway Code applies to England, Scotland and Wales...

Highway Code Tips

19/06/13 Reversing...

Choose an appropriate place to manoeuvre. If you need to turn your vehicle around, wait until you find a safe place. Try not to...

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12/06/13 Road Junctions...

Take extra care at junctions. You should watch out for cyclists, motorcyclists, powered wheelchairs/mobility scooters and pedestrians as they are not...

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05/06/13 Hot Weather...

Keep your vehicle well ventilated to avoid drowsiness. Be aware that the road surface may become...

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15/05/13 Mirrors...

All mirrors should be used effectively throughout your journey. You should use your mirrors frequently so that...

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08/05/13 High Speed Roads...

Take special care on motorways and other high-speed dual carriageways: One or more lanes may be...

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24/04/13 Fitness to drive - Tiredness...

Driving when you are tired greatly increases your risk of collision. To minimise this risk make sure you are...

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17/04/13 Vehicle towing and loading...

Vehicle towing and loading. As a driver: You MUST NOT tow more than your licence...

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10/04/13 Parking at night...

You MUST NOT park on a road at night facing against the direction of the traffic flow unless...

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03/04/13 Motorways - right-hand lane...

The right-hand lane of a motorway with three or more lanes MUST NOT be used (except in prescribed circumstances) if you are...

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27/03/13 Hazard warning lights...

These may be used when your vehicle is stationary, to warn that it is temporarily obstructing traffic. Never use them as an excuse for...

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23/03/13 Driving in icy and snowy weather; drive extremely carefully...

Drive extremely carefully when the roads are icy. Avoid sudden actions as these could cause...

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23/03/13 Driving in icy and snowy weather; when driving...

Drive with care, even if the roads have been treated. Keep well back from the road user in front as stopping distances can be...

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23/03/13 Driving in icy and snowy weather; before setting off...

You MUST be able to see, so clear all snow and ice from all your windows. You MUST ensure that...

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23/03/13 Driving in icy and snowy weather...

In winter check the local weather forecast for warnings of icy or...

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20/03/13 Motorcyclists and Cyclists - Observation...

It is often difficult to see motorcyclists and cyclists, especially when they are coming up from behind, coming out of junctions, at roundabouts, overtaking you or...

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13/03/13 Signals to Warn and Inform...

Signals warn and inform other road users, including pedestrians, of your intended actions. You should always...

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06/03/13 Road users requiring extra care...

You should always drive in the left-hand lane when the road ahead is clear. If you are overtaking a number of slower-moving vehicles, you should...

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28/02/13 Motorway Lanes...

You should always drive in the left-hand lane when the road ahead is clear. If you are overtaking a number of slower-moving vehicles, you should...

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20/02/13 Fitness to drive...

You MUST be able to read a vehicle number plate, in good daylight, from a distance of 20 metres or 20.5 metres where the...

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13/02/13 Pedestrian crossings - Pelican...

These are signal-controlled crossings where flashing amber follows the red 'Stop' light. You MUST...

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30/01/13 Rules for Drivers and Motorcyclists - Towing & Loading...

As a driver you MUST NOT tow more than your licence permits. If you passed a car test after 1 Jan 1997 you are restricted on...

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23/01/13 Rules for powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters...

There is one class of manual wheelchair (called a Class 1 invalid carriage) and two classes of powered wheelchairs and...

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16/01/13 Rules for cyclists - roundabouts...

Give plenty of room to long vehicles on the roundabout as they need more space to...

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09/01/13 Rules for motorcyclists...

On all journeys the rider and pillion passenger on a motorcycle, scooter or moped MUST...

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26/12/12 Alcohol and drugs...

Do not drink and drive as it will seriously affect your judgement and abilities. You MUST NOT drive with a breath alcohol level higher than...

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26/12/12 Motorways...

Approaching a junction look well ahead for signals or...

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19/12/12 Breakdowns...

If your vehicle breaks down, think first of all other road users and...

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12/12/12 Driving in adverse weather conditions...

In adverse weather conditions before you set off...

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