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X Sign on Motorways - Changes To The Highway Code

Today (25 July 2019) Highway Code rule 258 has been updated to provide details about red ‘x’ signs on motorways. The amends are: Red flashing lights. If red lights flash on a signal and a red “X” is showing, you MUST NOT drive in the lane shown as closed beyond the signal. This applies until you pass another signal indicating that the lane is no longer closed, by displaying the word “End” or a speed limit sign and you are sure that it is safe to proceed. Red flashing lights. If red lights flash on a signal in the central reservation or on the side of the road and lane closed sign is showing, you MUST NOT go beyond the signal in any lane. Read the full changes: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/motorways-253-to-273#rule258 https://www.facebook.com/277733168934636/posts/2879789735395620/
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Under The Bonnet

Become familiar with the controls on your dashboard, take a photo and label them. You need to be able to operate them safely whilst driving to perform the show me exercise. Get familiar with your cars controls and what is under the bonnet Picture it, label it, Learn it.
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What are the benefits of learning to drive when you are young?

What are the benefits of learning to drive when you are young? There are many benefits of learning to drive when you are young from getting to places quicker, giving you more freedom, increasing your employability, improving your social status and most importantly your independence. If the cost of running a car worry you - write down some figures and plan how you might fund things. Yes it does cost money to learn and yes it does cost money to run and insure a car. But learning when you are young you don't have commitments such as mortgages, bills, rent etc so your outgoings are less. If you have to add this on later in life it can be more inconvenient. Read on to find out how to budget for your lessons, car insurance etc.   IT  CAN SAVE YOU TIME Leaning to drive at a young age you have more time on your hands - free periods at college or Uni, evenings and weekends with no commitments, mortgage or bills to pay. Then to pass at a young age will have so many g...
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