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Nov 17, 2023 · Being aware of different road users at junctions is key to safe driving. Rule 170 of the Highway Code highlights the need to be vigilant for a variety of road users, each with unique characteristics and requirements.
- Unit 3.1: Negotiate the road correctly
- Unit 3.2: Comply with signals, signs and road markings
Element 3.1.1: Maintain a suitable position on the road
Performance standards You must be able to: select and maintain a suitable position on the road change lanes safely and responsibly overtake other road users legally, safely and responsibly Knowledge and understanding requirements You must know and understand: how to select a suitable position on the road where you may not drive, for example on the pavement, hard shoulder or in cycle lanes what lane discipline is and why it is important that your position on the road may be affected by a range of factors including weather, road and traffic conditions the importance of: scanning the road ahead for reasons to change your position, such as roadworks taking timely action to reposition yourself how to use a safe and systematic way to change position safely and responsibly in time how the performance and handling of your vehicle will affect your ability to overtake safely and responsibly where you may and may not overtake
Element 3.1.2: Negotiate bends
Performance standards You must be able to: assess bends correctly on approach select a safe position and speed to enter a bend maintain safe speed and control throughout a bend exit bends safely Knowledge and understanding requirements You must know and understand: how to use various methods such as ‘limit point analysis’ to judge the severity of a bend that when deciding on the line to take and the speed at which it is possible to negotiate a bend safely you should take into account factors such as: adverse camber banking uneven or slippery surfaces weather conditions visibility road junctions other road users that different vehicles will perform and handle differently through bends the importance of coordinating the use of gears, accelerator, brakes and steering to negotiate a bend safely and responsibly how the use of a safe and systematic way to negotiate bends safely the effect that loads and passengers may have on the handling of the vehicle through bends
Element 3.1.3: Negotiate all types of junctions, including roundabouts, and all types of crossings
Performance standards You must be able to: apply a safe and systematic way to negotiate all types of junctions, roundabouts and crossings safely and responsibly actively scan for more vulnerable road users at junctions, roundabouts and crossings ‘ for example cyclists and motorcyclists turn left and right and go ahead safely and responsibly emerge safely and responsibly into streams of traffic cross the path of traffic safely when turning right Knowledge and understanding requirements You must know and understand: the rules that apply to particular junctions and roundabouts, such as priority rules how to turn left and right safely and responsibly the issues that apply to turning right at crossroads the rules that apply to: merging into a stream of traffic crossing the path of an approaching stream of traffic all types of pedestrian crossing train and tram crossings the meaning of warning lights used at pedestrian and train and tram crossings and how to respond correctly how the use of a safe, systematic routine, including effective observations, will support the safe negotiation of junctions, roundabouts and crossings the rules that apply to other road users, particularly drivers of large vehicles or vulnerable road users such as cyclists and motorcyclists, and the position that they may select on the road as a result
Element 3.2.1: Comply with signals, signs and road markings
Performance standards You must be able to: respond correctly to all permanent and temporary traffic signals, signs and road markings respond correctly to signals given by authorised persons respond safely and responsibly to signals given by other road users Knowledge and understanding requirements You must know and understand: the meaning of, and how to respond to: mandatory traffic signs warning signs road markings how to work out the speed limit when you can’t see speed limit signs the meaning of, and how to respond correctly to, signals given by: police officers crossing patrols others authorised to control traffic who is authorised to control traffic signals that other road users are likely to use and how to respond safely and responsibly to them
slow down and hold back if a road user pulls out into your path at a junction. Allow them to get clear. Do not over-react by driving too close behind to intimidate them.
Jan 25, 2022 · Three main changes have been made to the Highway Code: A new ‘hierarchy of road users’ is to be introduced in order to ensure that those capable of doing the greatest harm have the greatest responsibility to reduce the danger or threat they may pose to others.
1 October 2015. Updated: 17 September 2023 - See all updates. Search this manual. Back to contents. Using the road (159 to 203) Rules for using the road, including general rules, overtaking,...
Different rules apply to different junctions: make sure you know the rules, especially about who has priority, for using. T-junctions (where a minor road joins a major road) Y-junctions (where a minor road joins a major road at an angle)
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Overview: To know and understand the various types of junction you may encounter whilst you are driving and be able to negotiate them safely. Aims: Objectives: On your driving test: Introduction: Types of Junctions: Awareness at junctions: Zone of vision at a junction: Safely Using a Junctions: Crossroads: Junctions on dual carriageways: Recap:
