Lady Learners

23/11/2022

"It’s important that all mirrors should be used effectively throughout your journey.

You should use your mirrors frequently so that you always know what is behind and to each side of you" 👍

Rule 161, like the rest of the Highway Code, is essential reading for all road users. Read all the rules online, for free, here: http://ow.ly/mnfP50LKTGW

16/11/2022

Road Safety Week is Brake, the road safety charity's biggest road safety campaign. The theme of Road Safety Week 2022 is ‘Safe Roads for All’. Today, the area we're highlighting is safe vehicles and speeds.

Highway Code Rule 125: "The speed limit is the absolute maximum and does not mean it is safe to drive at that speed irrespective of conditions.

Unsafe speed increases the chances of causing a collision (or being unable to avoid one), as well as its severity. Inappropriate speeds are also intimidating, deterring people from walking, cycling or riding horses.

Driving at speeds too fast for the road and traffic conditions is dangerous."

19/10/2022

🚫 You must not drive faster than the speed limit for the type of road and your type of vehicle.

The speed limit is the absolute maximum - it doesn’t mean it’s safe to drive at this speed in all conditions.

See more info here: https://www.gov.uk/speed-limits

03/10/2022

Winter is coming 😊

The Highway Code: Driving in Adverse Weather Conditions 🌧️

You MUST use headlights when visibility is seriously reduced, generally when you cannot see for more than 100 metres (328 feet) 💡

You may also use front or rear fog lights but you MUST switch them off when visibility improves (see Rule 236) ✔️

13/05/2022

25/03/2022

Never use your phone whilst driving!

In our ambition to improve road safety, it is now illegal to use hand-held mobile phones while driving in a wider range of circumstances, including to:

📸Take photos or videos
📱Scroll through stored apps or playlists
🎮Play stored mobile games

Read more about the updates 👉https://www.gov.uk/government/news/transport-secretary-declares-zero-tolerance-for-phone-use-behind-the-wheel-as-law-changes-today

01/02/2022

New rules

The Highway Code has changed from today (29.01.22)

When driving, you should now pass horse riders and horse-drawn vehicles at speeds under 10 mph and allow at least 2 metres of space. Check the changes, let’s keep each other safe.


Find out more about the changes https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-highway-code-8-changes-you-need-to-know-from-29-january-2022

27/01/2022

Update!

Update⚠️

New Highway Code guidance will help keep people cycling, walking and riding horses even safer.

Part of the guidance includes passing people, riding horses or a horse drawn vehicle at speeds under 10mph and leaving at least 2 metres.

🚶‍♀️Allow at least 2 metres and keep to a low speed when passing someone walking in the road.

Read the changes in full 👉 www.gov.uk/dft/highway-code-changes

11/01/2022

There are changes to the Highway Code that come into effect on January 29 (pending parliament's approval).

🔹 Cyclists have priority over cars when cars turning
🔹 Pedestrians have priority over cars at junctions
🔹 Changes to cyclist positioning to ensure better visibility

It is the responsibility of individual road users to be familiar with the Highway Code.

Find it here ➡️ https://www.gov.uk/browse/driving/highway-code-road-safet

30/12/2021

Vehicle Safety Checks! Stay Safe!

If you are using your vehicle for the first time in several weeks, following Government advice, it will need a thorough check to ensure it is roadworthy and safe. You can find out more about Government advice here. Most breakdowns are avoidable and simple vehicle checks can help you have a safer.....

12/09/2021

Do check if you have your theory test booked

Find the details of your nearest driving theory test centres