New changes to the Highway Code came into effect this weekend, resulting in both new and amended rulings for all road users. On the changes, car insurance expert at Confused.com Alex Kindred says:
“When changes are made to the Highway Code, it’s important that road users familiarise themselves. However, our latest research found that more than almost three in four (72%) drivers found the new rules confusing, which can be concerning as these are put in place to help keep all road users safe. In particular, more than half (57%) of drivers said that they felt confused about pedestrian priority at junctions and more than two in five (43%) were also confused about the new rulings around the hierarchy of road users.
“Almost two thirds (60%) of drivers polled said that they never brush up on changes to the Highway Code themselves, with a further (61%) believing the government should take responsibility in making road users aware of any changes. But it’s important that we’re taking the time to keep up to date with the changes to keep our roads safe.
“We’ve collated all of the new highway code changes, which should help us all feel a little less confused about what the new rulings mean for us and more confident for when we get behind the wheel.”
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