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  1. At junctions watch out for horse riders who may take a different line on the road from that which you would expect HighwayCode rule 170
  2. “@DVLAgovuk: drivinglicence rules are changing on 19 Jan 2013. More info on these changes and how they affect you at direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/Dr…
  3. “@DSAgovuk: Driving examiner strike on the afternoon of 8 and 15 June: candidates urged to attend tests bit.ly/JBzy9Y
  4. Powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters MUST NOT travel faster than 4 mph on pavements or in pedestrian areas HighwayCode rule 39
  5. “@drivingmebanana: There will be a street party between 11am-4pm in Commercial Road today. Might be best to avoid the area if your driving.”
  6. Cyclists should never ride more than 2 abreast. Ride in single file on narrow/busy roads and when riding round bends HighwayCode rule 66
  7. DO NOT stop or park opposite or within 10m (32ft) of a junction, except in an authorised parking space HighwayCode rule 243
  8. Pedestrians. If there is no pavement keep to the right-hand side of the road so that you can see oncoming traffic. HighwayCode rule 2
  9. Check out our Youtube Chanel, over the summer months we'll be adding loads of tips and tricks designed to help... fb.me/13NfyMHyt
  10. If you are dazzled by bright sunlight, slow down and if necessary, stop HighwayCode rule 237
  11. Make sure you give clear signals in plenty of time, having checked it's not misleading to do so HighwayCode rule 103
  12. On a motorway do not try to remove an obstruction yourself. Stop at the next emergency telephone and call the Highways Agency or the police.
  13. Motorcycles under 50 cc, cyclists, horse riders, slow-moving vehicles and those carrying oversized loads MUST NOT use motorways. Rule 253
  14. You MUST give way to traffic on the main road when emerging from a junction with broken white lines across the road. Rule 172
  15. L plates should be removed or covered when vehicle is not being driven by a learner (except on driving school vehicles)
  16. Mobility scooter users. Use pavements when available. Give pedestrians priority and show consideration for other pavement users. Rule 38
  17. Book your driving test through Directgov. It's the only official site, and you won't get extra fees direct.gov.uk/en/Diol1/DoItO…
  18. You MUST NOT leave a parked vehicle unattended with the engine running while that vehicle is stationary on a public road. Rule 123
  19. Cyclists. When approaching a junction on the left, watch out for vehicles turning in front of you, out of or into the side road Rule 72
  20. Before starting a journey, make sure you know where all the controls are and how to use them before you need them HighwayCode rule 97