The Official Highway Code 2007 Edition - Book £2.50
Author: Department for Transport (DfT) - Driving Standards Agency (DSA)
Publisher: TSO (The Stationery Office)
Essential reading for all road-users in England, Scotland and Wales.
This updated edition of the only official Highway Code contains the very latest rules
of the road. Many of these rules are legal requirements and must be adhered to in
order to avoid penalty - fines, penalty points, disqualification or even prison.
All road users need to be aware of the new rules. The rules also include a reference
to the legislation that creates the offence.
This brand new edition (last major revision 1998): Reflects the most up-to-date
legislation that road-users must adhere to, provides advice on road safety and best
practice. Features a new improved design and layout to give the publication a more
modern look. Contains updated graphics and new photography to provide more detail
and give a more contemporary feel.
Provides additional information to encourage improvement in all road user's
behaviour towards those most vulnerable on the road: cyclists, motorcyclist, pedestrians
and horse riders.
The Official Highway Code 2007 Edition - CD-ROM £9.99
Brand new for 2007, this is an innovative, interactive CD-ROM version of the 2007
edition of the only official Highway Code (HWC). Including 29 new rules and many
revised rules of the road, this engaging, fun, and educational product aims to accelerate
the learning process and provides a thorough understanding of road safety and best
practice.
Includes The Official Highway Code with all the official diagrams. Fully searchable
for ease of use. Reflects the most up-to-date legislation that road-users must adhere
to, advice on road safety and best practice. Includes a road signs database, and
information on The Green Cross Code for younger road users. Features a range of interactive
quizzes and games (including Traffic Signs quiz and Stopping Distances game) to test
knowledge and understanding of the rules of the road plus a 'test yourself' function
to review what the user has learnt. Offers a 'My Highway Code' function: the user
can find out which rules are particularly relevant to them, for example as a pedestrian,
horse rider, or driver. Includes Think! Road Safety information and advice on hot
topics such as young driver attitude, mobile phone laws, child seat legislation and
eco-driving. All the rules include a real voice-over option to help those with dyslexia
and reading difficulties.
