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Most UK drivers haven’t read Highway Code since test

Published 19 February 2024
By Neil Briscoe
A new survey of British drivers has found that the majority have not revisited the Highway Code since passing their driving test.
BHS urges motorists to slow down and give horses space

Horse deaths rise despite Highway Code changes

Deaths and injuries among horses and riders on British roads are continuing to rise, says the British Horse Society (BHS).
Published 30 January 2023
Jaguar Land Rover to open self-driving 'smart city hub' in Ireland

Law change to allow movies in self-driving cars

Proposed Highway Code changes will pave the way for self-driving cars on UK roads by 2025, including the ability to watch movie on the move.
Published 20 April 2022
One in five drivers hasn't read Highway Code in a decade

New Highway Code changes: what you need to know

A number of new changes to the Highway Code went into effect from January 29 with the introduction of a new risk-based hierarchy of road users.
Published 02 February 2022
Is it illegal to park on zig-zag lines outside schools?

Zig-zag lines explained

Yellow zig-zag lines on the road are most often seen outside schools, yet many motorists are still unsure as to what they mean.
Published 25 November 2021
Nottingham City Council becomes latest to propose car engine idling fine

Drivers face £40 penalty for defrosting

Drivers have been warned that they may face a £40 penalty for idling their cars to defrost windscreens.
Published 23 November 2021
New highway code could see cyclists go two-by-two

Highway Code could recommend cycling two abreast

Proposed changes to the highway code could see cyclists riding two by two rather than in single file in order to improve road safety.
Published 26 October 2020
This is how to tackle the rise in road rage

Opinion: This is how to tackle road rage

It’s news that didn’t come as much of a shock: the proportion of motorists who see road rage as their biggest concern has doubled in 12 months.
Published 17 October 2019

The road signs most motorists don't understand

British drivers really struggle when it comes to correctly identifying certain road signs, according to a new study.
Published 30 April 2019
One in five drivers hasn't read Highway Code in a decade

One in five hasn't read Highway Code in 10 years

A large number of British motorists have admitted they haven't brushed up on their Highway Code knowledge for at least a decade.
Published 18 February 2019
Optometrists call for mandatory eye tests for drives every 10 years

Call for mandatory eye tests for drivers

The Association of Optometrists has called for drivers to take mandatory eye tests every 10 years to ensure they're fit to return to the road.
Published 08 November 2018

'Dutch Reach' technique added to Highway Code

The 'Dutch Reach' method, which forces drivers to be aware of traffic when they're opening a car door, will be added to the Highway Code.
Published 19 October 2018
New study finds many motorists have “shocking” lack of road knowledge

Many drivers have 'shocking' road knowledge

Do you confuse the two seconds rule with two car lengths? If you do, a new survey has suggested you're one of many who get the two mixed up.
Published 17 October 2018