[IanMSpencer]

There is the published Highway Code, but after some years, we all realise that there is a real Highway Code that is shared between drivers.

I think it is important for safety that the true highway code is properly documented.

Perhaps you can help.

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[IanMSpencer]

You may use a handheld mobile
You may use a handheld mobile phone whilst driving if:

A) You are a builder (in van or private car) at any time.

B) If you are taxi driver, only if you are also fiddling with the meter and/or satnav at the same time, or the cab firm owner at anytime.

C) near a cyclist.

[IanMSpencer]

If the car in front is not
If the car in front is not driving at the speed limit + 10% you SHOULD drive extremely closely
and shout and swear very loudly.

[IanMSpencer]

If you pull out in front of a
If you pull out in front of a vehicle and it flashes its lights to alert you to its presence, you MUST immediately brake sharply to alert it to yours.

[IanMSpencer]

You must not undertake the
You must not undertake the car in front, unless you think they are going a bit slow (slower than NSL + 10%).

[IanMSpencer]

You MUST stop at a red light,
You MUST stop at a red light, unless:

A) You have been a bit held up just before they changed.

B) They didn’t stay on green long enough.

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