Dunno if this has been posted somewhere else, first time I've read this. Rule changes kicking in on 29th Jan
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-highway-code-8-changes-you-need-to-know-from-29-january-2022
I'm a cyclist and a car driver, tbh have mixed feelings about some of them. In London, 1.5m distance under 30mph is a bit too much. The 2m rule over 30mph is basically pass like another car fully in other side of the road. I just can't see many vehicle drivers sticking to this the amount of close calls I've had over the years.
The wait for pedestrians to cross one is just nuts, it'll cause traffic jams anywhere busy. It basically turns every junction in to a zebra crossing for pedestrians
The cycling groups rule to ask them to respect vehicles behind is good. Been in a lot of cycling groups where they ignore cars behind.
Crossing white line to overtake slow cyclist/horse looks good as well.
Roundabout rule looks good, they feel like a danger spot when cycling. God had some close calls on roundabouts.
Last one the Dutch Reach, the only time I've actually collided with a car while cycling was someone opening a car door on me when doing about 25mph. Had a trip to hospital
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-highway-code-8-changes-you-need-to-know-from-29-january-2022
I'm a cyclist and a car driver, tbh have mixed feelings about some of them. In London, 1.5m distance under 30mph is a bit too much. The 2m rule over 30mph is basically pass like another car fully in other side of the road. I just can't see many vehicle drivers sticking to this the amount of close calls I've had over the years.
The wait for pedestrians to cross one is just nuts, it'll cause traffic jams anywhere busy. It basically turns every junction in to a zebra crossing for pedestrians
The cycling groups rule to ask them to respect vehicles behind is good. Been in a lot of cycling groups where they ignore cars behind.
Crossing white line to overtake slow cyclist/horse looks good as well.
Roundabout rule looks good, they feel like a danger spot when cycling. God had some close calls on roundabouts.
Last one the Dutch Reach, the only time I've actually collided with a car while cycling was someone opening a car door on me when doing about 25mph. Had a trip to hospital
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