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Highway Code

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 Highway Code sets out what constitutes a safe stopping distance at various speeds in dry conditions.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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"The best advice is in the Highway Code, take extra care even if roads have been salted, be prepared for road conditions changing over short distances and take care when overtaking gritters," its statement read.

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