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Road markings used, including those across the carriageway, along the carriageway, along the edge of the carriageway, on the kerb or at the edge of the carriageway and other road markings.
An A to Z index of topics covered by The Highway Code.
Campaign reminds people of important changes to the Highway Code.
Outlines the findings of cognitive testing research into whether the revised Highway Code wording about automated vehicles was clearly understood by drivers.
Information and rules about vehicle maintenance, safety and security.
Rules for pedestrians, including general guidance, crossing the road, crossings, and situations needing extra care.
What you need to do before you can drive a car or ride a motorcycle - driving licence, registering your vehicle, insurance, vehicle tax, MOT
Rules for powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters, including on pavements and on the road.
Information and rules about penalties, including points and disqualification, a penalty table, new drivers and other consequences of offending.
What you must be able to do and understand to follow The Highway Code.
Signals used to other road users, including direction indicator signals, brake light signals, reversing light signals and arm signals.
Rules for motorcyclists, including helmets, carrying passengers, daylight riding and riding in the dark.
A report analysing how well the social media channels for The Highway Code help users to improve their knowledge and behaviour.
Proposes amending The Highway Code to create rules on the safe use of automated vehicles on Great Britain's motorways.
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