The Vision Zero South West road safety partnership has designed a quiz to make road users aware of new, important changes to the Highway Code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The amendments, which were passed by Parliament on January 28, came into force on January 29 \u2013 meaning all road users need to be aware of the changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most notably, the amended code introduces a new hierarchy of road users which gives those who have potential to cause the most harm \u2013 such as drivers of larger vehicles \u2013 more responsibility to reduce the threat posed to others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pedestrians \u2013 particularly children, older adults and disabled people \u2013 are identified as those most likely to be injured in the event of a collision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pedestrians sit at the top of the hierarchy followed by cyclists, horse riders, motorcyclists, cars, vans and large passenger or heavy goods vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a result, the law places more responsibility on drivers to watch out for pedestrians, cyclists or horseriders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n