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the highway code uk highway code 2025 free pdf audiobook practice the highway code read download pdf podcast audiobook changes and answers ketbilietai categories the official 2026 uk highway code free pdf audiobook podcast valid for the 2026 updated 10 04 2025 ask the highway code assistant new listen to the highway code podcast ideal for learners listen to podcast listen to the highway code audiobook listen to audiobook ️ download the highway code pdf ebook download pdf content rules for pedestrians 1 to 35 rules for users of powered wheelchairs and powered mobility scooters 36 to 46 rules about animals 47 to 58 rules for cyclists 59 to 82 rules for motorcyclists 83 to 88 rules for drivers and motorcyclists 89 to 102 general rules techniques and advice for all drivers and riders 103 to 158 using the road 159 to 203 road users requiring extra care 204 to 225 driving in adverse weather conditions 226 to 237 waiting and parking 238 to 252 motorways 253 to 273 breakdowns and incidents 274 to 287 road works level crossings and tramways 288 to 307 traffic signs and signals direction signs on roads and motorways information signs light signals controlling traffic road markings road signs giving orders road works signs signals by authorised persons signals to other road users vehicle markings warning signs annexes you and your bicycle motorcycle licence requirements motor vehicle documentation and learner driver requirements the road user and the law penalties vehicle maintenance safety and security first aid on the road safety code for new drivers introduction who the highway code is for how it s worded the consequences of not following the rules self driving vehicles and the hierarchy of road users rules h1 to h3 this highway code applies to england scotland and wales the highway code is essential reading for everyone the aim of the highway code is to promote safety on the road whilst also supporting a healthy sustainable and efficient transport system wording of the highway code knowing and applying the rules show this section many of the rules in the highway code are legal requirements and if you disobey these rules you are committing a criminal offence you may be fined given penalty points on your licence or be disqualified from driving in the most serious cases you may be sent to prison such rules are identified by the use of the words must must not in addition the rule includes an abbreviated reference to the legislation which creates the offence although failure to comply with the other rules of the highway code will not in itself cause a person to be prosecuted the highway code may be used in evidence in any court proceedings under the traffic acts see the road user and the law to establish liability this includes rules which use advisory wording such as should should not or do do not knowing and applying the rules 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 gov uk self driving vehicles 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 to check if your vehicle is self driving visit self driving vehicles listed for use in great britain 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 self driving vehicles differ from vehicles that are fitted only with assisted driving features like cruise control and lane keeping assistance assisted driving features can do some of the driving but the driver still needs to be responsible for driving at all times if you are driving a vehicle using only its assisted driving features rule 150 applies a self driving vehicle s ability to drive itself may be limited to certain situations or parts of a journey things like the type of road time of day weather location and speed may affect this you should follow the manufacturer s instructions about when and how to use the self driving function safely 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 but you must still follow all relevant laws you must be fit to drive for example you must be within the drink drive legal limits and not be under the influence of drugs see rules 90 to 96 the 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 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 if a self driving vehicle needs to hand control back to the driver it will give you enough warning to do this safely you must always be able and ready to take control and do it when the vehicle prompts you for example you should stay in the driving seat and stay awake when you have taken back control or turned off the self driving function you are responsible for all aspects of driving hierarchy of road users rule h1 it is important that all road users are aware of the highway code are considerate to other road users and understand their responsibility for the safety of others everyone suffers when road collisions occur whether they are physically injured or not but those in charge of vehicles that can cause the greatest harm in the event of a collision bear the greatest responsibility to take care and reduce the danger they pose to others this principle applies most strongly to drivers of large goods and passenger vehicles vans minibuses cars taxis and motorcycles cyclists horse riders and drivers of horse drawn vehicles likewise have a responsibility to reduce danger to pedestrians none of this detracts from the responsibility of all road users including pedestrians cyclists and horse riders to have regard for their own and other road users safety always remember that the people you encounter may have impaired sight hearing or mobility and that this may not be obvious rule h2 rule for drivers motorcyclists horse drawn vehicles horse riders and cyclists at a junction you should give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross a road into which or from which you are turning you must give way to pedestrians on a zebra crossing and to pedestrians and cyclists on a parallel crossing see rule 195 pedestrians have priority when on a zebra crossing on a parallel crossing or at light controlled crossings when they have a green signal you should give way to pedestrians waiting to cross a zebra crossing and to pedestrians and cyclists waiting to cross a parallel crossing horse riders should also give way to pedestrians on a zebra crossing and to pedestrians and cyclists on a parallel crossing cyclists should give way to pedestrians on shared use cycle tracks and to horse riders on bridleways only pedestrians may use the pavement pedestrians include wheelchair and mobility scooter users pedestrians may use any part of the road and use cycle tracks as well as the pavement unless there are signs prohibiting pedestrians rule h2 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 motorcyclists you should not cut across cyclists horse riders or horse drawn vehicles going ahead when you are turning into or out of a junction or changing direction or lane just as you would not turn across the path of another motor vehicle this applies whether they are using a cycle lane a cycle track or riding ahead on the road and you should give way to them 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 you should stop and wait for a safe gap in the flow of cyclists if necessary this includes when cyclists are approaching passing or moving off from a junction moving past or waiting alongside stationary or slow moving traffic travelling around a roundabout rule h3 wait for the cyclist to pass the junction before turning this also applies if there is a cycle lane or cycle track and if you are turning right or left into the junction next subscribe for highway code news subscribe drivers stories 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 i always observe parking restrictions and until a couple of weeks ago had never been given a parking ticket read more choose text to read pdf to download audiobook podcast contacts feedback tips updates and new rules road safety tips answers for drivers highway code summary categories crown copyright the content have been sourced from the 2026 edition of the official highway code and reproduced under the terms of the open government licence terms of use privacy policy read download pdf podcast audiobook changes and answers ketbilietai categories