Motorists are being urged to check their knowledge after the AA found that half find parts of the Highway Code difficult to navigate ...

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Furthermore, you could be taken to court, where you can receive a driving ban and receive a fine of up to £2,500, depending on the vehicle you use. Rule 149 of the Highway Code sates: "You MUST ...

The Highway Code is essential reading for all road users, including pedestrians, mobility scooter users, cyclists, horse riders, drivers and motorcyclists. While the code itself is not law, many ...

The Highway Code also advises motorists to "never sound your horn aggressively" and to refrain from using it "when driving in a built-up area between the hours of 11.30 pm and 7.00 am".

Rule 112 of the Highway Code states that car horns should only be used to warn another road user of your presence. That means you should never honk as a greeting, nor to indicate your annoyance.

However, the Highway Code states drivers should wait until the final merging point before switching lanes, despite the fact that 69 per felt it's rude to do so.

Section 134 of the Highway Code states: 'You should follow the signs and road markings and get into the lane as directed. 'In congested road conditions do not change lanes unnecessarily.

"While the majority of drivers can recall important updates to the Highway Code the flagship change that puts more responsibility of those behind the wheel remains unknown by too many drivers," says ...