The highway code - Great Britain Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Essential reading for all road users, not just learner drivers. "The Highway Code" contains the most up-to-date advice on road safety and summarises the laws that apply to all users of the road. "The Highway Code" covers information for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. It includes guidance concerning animals, instruction on motorway driving, railway crossings and contains all the most important road signs and road markings. This edition has been updated to reflect recent changes in legislation, in particular that in relation to the use of mobile phones while driving, and some traffic signs and road markings. All road users need to be aware of the new rules. Guidance on proper road usage in a concise form, "The Highway Code" is the foundation for every learner driver and rider. The Highway Code is also the definitive reference on correct road usage for all road users. Death and injury on today's roads could be reduced if all road users knew and applied the rules contained in the Code.