What is Rule 223 of the Highway Code?

Rule 223. Buses, coaches and trams. Give priority to these vehicles when you can do so safely, especially when they signal to pull away from stops. Look out for people getting off a bus or tram and crossing the road.

What is Rule 97 of the Highway Code?

Under Rule 97 of the Highway Code, drivers are advised they must have ‘footwear and clothing which does not prevent you using the controls in the correct manner’.

What is the Highway Code UK?

The Highway Code is a set of information, advice, guides and mandatory rules for road users in the United Kingdom. Its objective is to promote road safety. The Highway Code applies to all road users including pedestrians, horse riders and cyclists, as well as motorcyclists and drivers.

Are you supposed to give way to traffic coming up a hill?

Always give way to the drivers coming uphill whenever it’s possible. If needs be you should reverse until you reach a location where both vehicles have enough room to pass. The vehicle going uphill has the priority and the vehicle going downhill has greater control, reverse when it’s safe to do so.

What is the stopping distance at 70mph?

Stopping Distance: Is The Highway Code Wrong?

What is Rule 91 highway code?

91. Driving when you are tired greatly increases your risk of collision. plan your journey to take sufficient breaks (a minimum break of at least 15 minutes after every two hours of driving is recommended) if you feel at all sleepy, stop in a safe place (do not stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway)

Is driving barefoot illegal in UK?

Here is the law in a nutshell: it is not illegal to drive in the UK without shoes on and the same applies for wearing flip flops – there is a catch though. You can get behind the wheel of a vehicle barefoot or while wearing flip flops, provided you are able to operate the controls safely.

Has the Highway Code changed since 2015?

The rules in the Highway Code are updated when there are changes in the law. New rules may be added while you are preparing for your practical test, or after you have passed. There have been 15 changes since 2015 alone.

What year is the latest Highway Code?

2022
A statutory instrument has been laid before Parliament that means the updated Highway Code will come into effect on 29 January 2022, but there’s no official plan to communicate the changes until they actually come into force.

Where can I find the highway code for the UK?

This Highway Code applies to England, Scotland and Wales. The Highway Code is essential reading for everyone. There’s a different version of The Highway Code for Northern Ireland. You can buy a copy of The Highway Code online or from most high street bookshops.

Is there a different version of the highway code for Northern Ireland?

There’s a different version of The Highway Code for Northern Ireland. You can buy a copy of The Highway Code online or from most high street bookshops. Sign up for email alerts for rule changes, or follow The Highway Code on Facebook and Twitter.

Which countries does the Highway Code apply to?

This Highway Code applies to England, Scotland and Wales. The Highway Code is essential reading for everyone. There’s a different version of The Highway Code for Northern Ireland.