HIGHWAY CODE part 17 Rules 178-783

June 1, 2020

Rules 178-183
Part 3
Rules for using the road, including general rules, overtaking, road junctions, roundabouts, pedestrian crossings and reversing.

Welcoem back to our UK Highway code series.

The highway code can be bought in shops and online, as well as a free version on the UK goverments website, click here to access the free to use highway code.

And for people wanting a more visual highway code or those who struggle with the technical talk, the Colour Book Academy offer a great new highway code, that allows you to colour in but every rule of the highway code is explained with diagrams and scenario's for each and every rule, this is a great resource for those wanting something abit more fun with learning. Click here to order yours today.

Rule 178

Advanced stop lines. Some signal-controlled junctions have advanced stop lines to allow cycles to be positioned ahead of other traffic. Motorists, including motorcyclists, MUST stop at the first white line reached if the lights are amber or red and should avoid blocking the way or encroaching on the marked area at other times, e.g. if the junction ahead is blocked. If your vehicle has proceeded over the first white line at the time that the signal goes red, you MUST stop at the second white line, even if your vehicle is in the marked area. Allow cyclists time and space to move off when the green signal shows.

Laws RTA 1988 sect 36 & TSRGD regs 10, 36(1) & 43(2)
Rule 178: Do not unnecessarily encroach on the cyclists waiting area

Turning right

Rule 179
Well before you turn right you should

  •     use your mirrors to make sure you know the position and movement of traffic behind you
  •     give a right-turn signal
  •     take up a position just left of the middle of the road or in the space marked for traffic turning right
  •     leave room for other vehicles to pass on the left, if possible.

Rule 180
Wait until there is a safe gap between you and any oncoming vehicle. Watch out for cyclists, motorcyclists, pedestrians and other road users. Check your mirrors and blind spot again to make sure you are not being overtaken, then make the turn. Do not cut the corner. Take great care when turning into a main road; you will need to watch for traffic in both directions and wait for a safe gap.

Remember: Mirrors – Signal – Manoeuvre
Rule 180: Position your vehicle correctly to avoid obstructing traffic

Rule 181
When turning right at crossroads where an oncoming vehicle is also turning right, there is a choice of two methods

  •     turn right side to right side; keep the other vehicle on your right and turn behind it. This is generally the safer method as you have a clear view of any approaching traffic when completing your turn
  •     left side to left side, turning in front of each other. This can block your view of oncoming vehicles, so take extra care. Cyclists and motorcyclists in particular may be hidden from your view. Road layout, markings or how the other vehicle is positioned can determine which course should be taken
Rule 181: Left - Turning right side to right side. Right - Turning left side to left side

Turning left

Rule 182
Use your mirrors and give a left-turn signal well before you turn left. Do not overtake just before you turn left and watch out for traffic coming up on your left before you make the turn, especially if driving a large vehicle. Cyclists, motorcyclists and other road users in particular may be hidden from your view.
Rule 182: Do not cut in on cyclists

Rule 183
When turning
  •     keep as close to the left as is safe and practicable
  •     give way to any vehicles using a bus lane, cycle lane or tramway from either direction.

On Wednesday well be looking at roundabouts.

The highway code printed is from the uk goverment website and under its open goverment licence, allows anyone to copy and share the code.
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