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

Rule 144 You MUST NOT drive dangerously drive without due care and attention drive without reasonable consideration for other road users. Law RTA 1988 sects 2 & 3 as amended by RTA 1991 Rule 145 You MUST NOT drive on

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Using the road: General rules

Rule 159 Before moving off you should use all mirrors to check the road is clear look round to check the blind spots (the areas you are unable to see in the mirrors) signal if necessary before moving out look

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Using the road: Overtaking

Rule 162 Before overtaking you should make sure the road is sufficiently clear ahead road users are not beginning to overtake you there is a suitable gap in front of the road user you plan to overtake. Rule 163 Overtake

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Using the road: Road junctions

Rule 170 Take extra care at junctions. You should watch out for cyclists, motorcyclists, powered wheelchairs/mobility scooters and pedestrians as they are not always easy to see. Be aware that they may not have seen or heard you if you

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Using the road: Roundabouts

Rule 184 On approaching a roundabout take notice and act on all the information available to you, including traffic signs, traffic lights and lane markings which direct you into the correct lane. You should use Mirrors – Signal – Manoeuvre

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Using the road: Pedestrian crossings

Rule 191 You MUST NOT park on a crossing or in the area covered by the zig-zag lines. You MUST NOT overtake the moving vehicle nearest the crossing or the vehicle nearest the crossing which has stopped to give way

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Road users requiring extra care: Overview

Rule 204 The most vulnerable road users are pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders. It is particularly important to be aware of children, older and disabled people, and learner and inexperienced drivers and riders.

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