QUESTION 3

YES All vehicles MUST display parking lights when parked on a road, or a layby on a road with a speed limit greater than 30mph. HC Rule 249

QUESTION 4

You MUST use headlights when visibility is seriously reduced, generally when you cannot see for more than 100 metres. You may also use front or rear fog lights but you MUST switch them off when visibility improves. HC Rule 226

QUESTION 5

The horn. Use only while your vehicle is moving and you you need to warn other road users of your presence. Never sound your horn aggressively. You MUST NOT use your horn: While stationary on the road When driving in a built-up area between the hours of 11:30pm and 7.00 am HC Rule 112

QUESTION 6

YES Bus lanes. These are shown by road markings and signs that indicate which (if any) other vehicles are permitted to use the bus lane. Unless otherwise indicated, you should not drive in a bus lane during its hours of operation. You may enter a bus lane to stop, to load or unload where this […]

QUESTION 7

Pelican Crossings. These are signal controlled crossings where flashing amber follows the red ‘Stop light’. You MUST stop when the red light shows. When the amber light is flashing and there are no pedestrians on the crossing, you may proceed with caution. HC Rule 196 Toucan, Puffin and Equestrian Crossings. These are similar to pelican Crossings, but […]

QUESTION 8

Toucan Crossings. These are light controlled crossings, which allow cyclists and pedestrians to share crossing space and cross at the same time. They are push-button operated. Pedestrians and cyclists will see the green signal together. Cyclists are permitted to ride across. HC Rule 80

QUESTION 9

Allow at least a two-second gap between you and the vehicle in front on roads carrying faster traffic and in tunnels where visibility is reduced. The gap should be at least double on wet roads and increased still further on icy roads. HC Rule 126

QUESTION 11

You MUST NOT park on a road at night facing against the direction of the traffic flow unless in a recognised parking space. HC 248