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Highway Code

British  

noun

  1. (in Britain) an official government booklet giving guidance to users of public roads

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The theory test consists of 50 multiple-choice questions testing candidates' knowledge of the Highway Code and guidance on driving skills, for which at least 43 correct answers are required.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2023

The Highway Code says that a driver can be stopped by police to have his driving documents checked at any time without any visible violation of the law.

From Reuters • Jun. 28, 2023

While the Highway Code and road safety groups encourage cyclists of any kind to use a helmet, this isn't actually a legal requirement under UK law.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2023

The car was driving on the right side of the road when it should have been on the left under the UK's Highway Code.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2022

Dad bought the updated 1982 Highway Code the day it came out, and he says old ones could cause accidents if they’re not destroyed.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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