Road rules and Highway Code, 3 articles
Speed and following distance
3 guides in the speed and following distance section of road rules and highway code. Pick any to read in full.
- Guide, 5 min readUK Speed Limits
A clear breakdown of UK speed limits by road type, the lit street light rule for built-up areas, and how examiners assess speed on the driving test.
Read article - Guide, 5 min readTwo-Second Rule
How the two-second rule works in practice on UK roads, when to extend it (wet, ice, motorway), and the faults examiners flag for tailgating on the driving test.
Read article - Guide, 5 min readLane Discipline
How to choose and stay in the correct lane on UK roads, including dual carriageways, motorways, multi-lane junctions, and bus lanes. Faults examiners flag for poor lane discipline.
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