10 Uk Driving Laws Youre Probably Breaking

Let's face it – your theory test was a long time ago. And you've probably forgotten what's fully legal and what isn't. Just like any group full of people in a room, drivers pick up bad habits from each other on the road. So today we're going to look at the top 6 illegal driving practices. These aren't about mobile phone use or drinking and driving, these are the smallest things we barely think about.Get your reading caps on and start becoming conscious of when you break the law:1. Overtaking at Pedestrian CrossingsIt's simple enough, there's a car stopped by a pedestrian crossing and as you approach the light turns green. It would be easy to use your current speed to simply overtake the car in front. Don't do it, it is illegal. And for good reason – what if the other car is concealing another pedestrian.2. Parking Too Close to JunctionsWithin 10 meters to be specific. You make yourself a hazard, and add difficulty to any drivers who want to turn out or in. It's illegal so don't do it.3. Flashing Your Headlights to SignalProbably one of the most common offenses. We're all guilty of giving a quick flash to the approaching vehicle to let them know we're waiting for them to come through. It's almost become the universal signal for 'hey, I'm waiting'. However while most drivers will interpret it correctly, others might not – especially if they're foreign. Reserve flashing your headlights for when there's an actual hazard in the way!Need Legal Advice?To seek legal advice from DWS call our expert team today on: 0116 2999 199 or email us at info@d-w-s.co.uk