This Highway Code applies to England, Scotland and Wales. The Highway Code is essential reading for everyone and is extremely important you learn the rules of our highways before embarking on driving lessons and your theory test.

We have provided some useful links below to familiarise yourself with. You can also buy a copy of The Highway Code online or from most high street bookshops. Sign up for email alerts on the GOV website for rule changes, or follow The Highway Code on Facebook and Twitter.


Vehicle documentation & learner driver requirements

 

Driving in adverse weather

Vehicle maintenance & safety

 

Using the road

Safety code for new drivers

 

Motorway driving

The road user and the law

 

General rules for all drivers