Rule 232 High-sided vehicles are most affected by windy weather, but strong gusts can also blow a car, cyclist, motorcyclist or horse rider off course. This can happen on open stretches of road exposed to strong crosswinds, or when passing…

Rule 237 Keep your vehicle well ventilated to avoid drowsiness. Be aware that the road surface may become soft or if it rains after a dry spell it may become slippery. These conditions could affect your steering and braking. If…

Many other Rules apply to motorway driving, either wholly or in part: Rules 46, 57, 83 to 88, 89 to 102, 103 to 126, 130 to 134, 139, 144, 146 to 151, 160 to 161, 219, 221 to 222, 225,…

Rule 255 Motorway signals (see ‘Light signals controlling traffic’) are used to warn you of a danger ahead. For example, there may be an incident, fog, a spillage or road workers on the carriageway which you may not immediately be…

Rule 259 Joining the motorway. When you join the motorway you will normally approach it from a road on the left (a slip road) or from an adjoining motorway. You should: give priority to traffic already on the motorway check…

Rule 260 When you can see well ahead and the road conditions are good, you should: drive at a steady cruising speed which you and your vehicle can handle safely and is within the speed limit (see the Speed limits…

Rule 264 You should always drive in the left-hand lane when the road ahead is clear. If you are overtaking a number of slower-moving vehicles, you should return to the left-hand lane as soon as you are safely past. Slow-moving…