How to Drive in the UK

DRIVING IN THE UK

RULES AND REGULATIONS The minimum age to drive a car in the UK is 17 years . Drivers must have a valid driving licence. The minimum age to ride scooters or motor bikes varies depending on a bike's size, beginning at age 16 for mopeds. The Highway Code, published by the Government's Department for Transport, sets out all the rules and regulations for car drivers, cyclists and pedestrians in the UK. To read the Highway Code online: Click here Rules + Drive on the left in the UK. + Seat belts must be worn at all times by the driver and all passengers. Visit https://www.gov.uk/child-car-seats-the-rules for the latest rules. + Third party insurance is obligatory. + All vehicles, with the exception of electric vehicles costing less than £40,000, must be taxed. Visit www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax. + Children up to 135cm or the age of 12 must travel with the correct child restraint for their weight and size. + Mobile cellular telephones may not be used while driving. + Motorists must always overtake on the outside or right lane. + When approaching a roundabout/traffic circle, give priority to traffic approaching from the right, unless otherwise indicated. + Motorists must always stop at a red traffic light. + Motorists must not drive over 30mph in built-up areas. + All traffic signals and road signs must be obeyed. + All vehicles must give way to emergency services vehicles. + The use of a car horn is not permitted in built-up areas from 23:30-07:00, unless in an emergency. + It is illegal to drive in bus lanes during restricted hours. See signs by the side of the road for times. Accidents Every car must be insured, and proof of insurance is required when taxing a vehicle. Motorists should keep details for their insurance, plus a brightly coloured or hi-visibility jacket and red warning triangle in their vehicles in case of an accident. This is not legally required but advised. Insurance Third party insurance is obligatory in the UK and covers the civil liability of the vehicle owner, as well as that of any other driver. By and large, most insurance companies will not allow any No Claims Bonus to be transferred from overseas. However, there are a few specialist insurance providers who will do this. + Keith Michaels + Adrian Flux

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+ Stuart Collins In reality, whether or not the premiums charged by these companies work out to be any cheaper than going to one of the mainstream insurers on a comparison website and starting over without any No Claims Bonus is unclear. We recommend using a comparison website such as: + Go Compare

+ Money Supermarket + Compare the Market + Confused.com HOW TO TAX A VEHICLE

Motorists must contact the Driving Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to tax their vehicles. The tax will be valid for one year, and for subsequent years, a reminder form or email will be automatically sent. The easiest way to tax your vehicle is online: Click here. Alternatively, DVLA tax forms can be picked up and the fee paid at most Post Office (find your nearest branch here ) branches or you can call the DVLA on 0870 850 4444, Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 20:30, and between 08:00 and 17:30 on Saturday. Documents required: + The vehicle's log book (V5C registration certificate) + A valid MOT* test certificate, if applicable + Payment + Vehicle registration number + Proof of valid insurance *A vehicle must be tested when it is three years old, thereafter it must be tested annually. This test is known as an MOT. If the car passes the test it will be given an MOT certificate. BREAKDOWN RECOVERY There are a large number of companies that offer car recovery packages. The main companies include: + The AA + Greenflag + RAC + Churchill + More Than

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