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A First find a safe place to cross and where there is space to reach the pavement on the other side. Where there is a crossing nearby, use it. It is safer to cross using a subway, a footbridge, an island, a zebra, pelican, toucan or puffin crossing, or where there is a crossing point controlled by a police officer, a school crossing patrol or a traffic warden. Otherwise choose a place where you can see clearly in all directions. Try to avoid crossing between parked cars (see Rule 14), on a blind bend, or close to the brow of a hill. Move to a space where drivers and riders can see you clearly. Do not cross the road diagonally. For me as a pedal cyclist Rule 163 "give motorcyclists, cyclists and horse riders at least as much room as you would when overtaking a car" is as good as a death sentence You may cross a double-white line if necessary (provided the road is clear) to overtake someone cycling or riding a horse if they are travelling at 10 mph or less (Rule 129).

The Official Highway Code Book 2022 edition - DVSA Books The Official Highway Code Book 2022 edition - DVSA Books

By ‘self-driving vehicles’, we mean those listed as automated vehicles by the Secretary of State for Transport under the Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018. The draft rules were laid in parliament in June 2021 and came into effect on 14 September 2021, six months ahead of the original commitment of March 2022. Find out more

At a junction you should give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross a road into which or from which you are turning. Laws TSRGD schedule 14 part 1 and part 5 & HA 1835 sect 72, R(S)A 1984, sect 129 & Countryside Act 1968 Sect 1 part 30

The Highway Code: 8 changes you need to know from 29 January 2022

Cyclists, horse riders and drivers of horse-drawn vehicles likewise have a responsibility to reduce danger to pedestrians. These major changes to The Highway Code should make the roads safer for the most vulnerable road users, in particular, those walking and cycling, so are to be welcomed. But it’s vitally important that all road users – especially drivers – take the time to fully understand what’s new as some of the changes are a significant departure from what’s gone before. For instance, drivers turning into a road should now give way to any pedestrians waiting to cross. Knowing and applying the rules contained in The Highway Code could significantly reduce road casualties. Cutting the number of deaths and injuries that occur on our roads every day is a responsibility we all share. The Highway Code can help us discharge that responsibility. Further information on driving/riding techniques can be found in The Official DVSA Guide to Driving – the essential skills and The Official DVSA Guide to Riding – the essential skills. Self-driving vehicles take care when passing parked vehicles, leaving enough room (a door’s width or 1 metre) to avoid being hit if a car door is opened There is updated guidance on safe passing distances and speeds for people driving or riding a motorcycle when overtaking vulnerable road users, including:

Junctions— You should give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross a road that you’re turning into The code already explained that people cycling, riding a horse and driving a horse-drawn vehicle may stay in the left-hand lane of a roundabout when they intend to continue across or around the roundabout. The code now includes advice for people cycling using junctions where signs and markings tell them to turn right in 2 stages. These are: Zebra crossings. Give traffic plenty of time to see you and to stop before you start to cross. Vehicles will need more time when the road is slippery. Wait until traffic has stopped from both directions or the road is clear before crossing. Remember that traffic does not have to stop until someone has moved onto the crossing. Drivers and riders should give way to pedestrians waiting to cross and MUST give way to pedestrians on a zebra crossing (see Rule H2). Keep looking both ways, and listening, in case a driver or rider has not seen you and attempts to overtake a vehicle that has stopped. Rule 19: Zebra crossings have flashing beacons

HIGHWAY CODE - For cars, pedestrians, cyclists THE HIGHWAY CODE - For cars, pedestrians, cyclists

The Department for Transport ( DfT) engaged with key stakeholders while developing the changes, and a Highway Code Communications Working Group has been established with industry working alongside government to raise awareness. You should stop and wait for a safe gap in the flow of cyclists if necessary. This includes when cyclists are:Junctions - You should give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross a road that you're turning into Many of the rules in the code are legal requirements, and if you disobey these rules you’re committing a criminal offence. In October 2020 we shared our proposals with 37 stakeholder organisations in a pre-consultation exercise. We then held a public consultation in March 2021, when more than 3,200 people and organisations responded on the draft guidance, with their comments directly leading to it being amended and improved.

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At a junction, you should give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross a road into which or from which you are turning. Learning to drive is like a right of passage for many, especially for teens who will just start to feel that first flurry of freedom and independence. But there are a few hurdles you must jump before you hit the road in your shiny new vehicle; the first of which is getting to grips with the Highway Code. The code has been updated to clarify that people driving or riding a motorcycle should give priority to people cycling on roundabouts. The new guidance will say people driving and or riding a motorcycle should: The code clarifies that when people cycling are going straight ahead at a junction, they have priority over traffic waiting to turn into or out of a side road, unless road signs or markings indicate otherwise.People cycling are asked to be aware of people driving behind them and allow them to overtake (for example, by moving into single file or stopping) when it’s safe to do so. People cycling passing parked vehicles It is not only an important reference for new road users and those about to undertake their first test but also for experienced drivers to keep abreast of any changing regulations. It also has handy tips to keep new drivers safe in the first 12 months after removing their L-plates. The government initially announced the detail of the incoming updates to The Highway Code to national media last summer. They follow a public consultation where nearly 21,000 people submitted their views, with the majority supporting every single one of the changes coming into force this weekend. Horse riders should also give way to pedestrians on a zebra crossing, and to pedestrians and cyclists on a parallel crossing.