The new list of advice and rules for people on Britain's roads will be updated from 29 January, pending parliamentary approval, and will introduce a risk-based hierarchy of road users
Cars must leave at least 1.5 metres room when passing bicycles - while revised guidance also says"it can be safer" for cyclists to ride two abreast.Drivers are told not to cut across cyclists or horse riders when turning into or out of a junctionA revised Highway Code comes into force this week that gives cyclists clear priority over drivers - with motorists given specific instructions on how much room to allow when overtaking.
Drivers will have more responsibility to watch out for people cycling, walking or riding a horse - while cyclists will have more responsibility to be aware of pedestrians. They are also now told not to cut across cyclists or horse riders going straight ahead when turning into or out of a junction or changing direction or lane, to avoid"left hook" collisions - and allow cyclists priority at roundabouts.