General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders.

The advice here is good for everyone, no matter how they choose to travel the roads.

This section should be read by all drivers, motorcyclists and cyclists. The rules in The Highway Code do not give you the right of way in any circumstances, but they advise you when you should give way to others. Always give way if it can help to avoid an accident.

Signals

Lighting requirements

Control of the vehicle

Lines and Lane Markings in the road

Multi-lane carriageways

General advice