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passing people riding horses or driving horse-drawn vehicles at speeds under 10 mph and allowing at least 2 metres (6.5 feet) of space 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.

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Wait behind them and do not overtake if it’s unsafe or not possible to meet these clearances. People cycling passing slower-moving or stationary traffic slow down when necessary and let people walking know they are there (for example, by ringing their bell) not pass people walking, riding a horse or driving a horse-drawn vehicle closely or at high speed, particularly from behind 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 Wait for the pedestrian to cross the junction before turning. This applies if you are turning right or left into the junction Rule H3 Rule for drivers and motorcyclistsHorse riders should also give way to pedestrians on a zebra crossing, and to pedestrians and cyclists on a parallel crossing.

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Many of the rules in the code are legal requirements, and if you disobey these rules you’re committing a criminal offence. Do not turn at a junction if to do so would cause the cyclist, horse rider or horse drawn vehicle going straight ahead to stop or swerve. While a self-driving vehicle is driving itself in a valid situation, you are not responsible for how it drives. You may turn your attention away from the road and you may also view content through the vehicle’s built-in infotainment apparatus, if available.You MUST NOT do anything illegal – like using a handheld mobile phone, or similar hand-held device. There are exceptions to this, which are set out in Rule 149. 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

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You can find a summary of all the changes in The Highway Code updates list on GOV.UK. Stay up to dateThe vehicle MUST be road legal (for example, it must have an MOT certificate, if applicable, and it must be taxed and insured). The vehicle must be roadworthy (see Rules 89 and 97; and Annexes 3 and 6). You will also still be responsible for your passengers and anything else you are carrying (see Rules 98 to 102).

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Do not turn at a junction if to do so would cause the cyclist, horse rider or horse-drawn vehicle going straight ahead to stop or swerve. Source material – The Official Highway Code remains one of the source materials for all theory tests These vehicles are capable of safely driving themselves when the self-driving function is correctly turned on and the driver follows the manufacturer’s instructions. While the vehicle is driving itself, you do not need to monitor it. You MUST NOT do anything illegal – like using a hand-held mobile phone, or similar hand-held device. There are exceptions to this, which are set out in Rule 149.This Highway Code applies to England, Scotland and Wales. The Highway Code is essential reading for everyone. You should stop and wait for a safe gap in the flow of cyclists if necessary. This includes when cyclists are: The introduction section of The Highway Code has been updated to include 3 new rules about the new ‘hierarchy of road users’. The code recommends that people cycling should proceed as if they were driving a vehicle where there are no separate cyclist facilities. This includes positioning themselves in the centre of their chosen lane, where they feel able to do this safely. This is to: