Use the linked titles in the digital workbook. For a printed copy, start at www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code and select the section below. References were checked on 15 September 2026.
The Highway Code used here applies to England, Scotland and Wales. The workshop is focused on car driving in Hampshire. [1]
[1] Introduction and hierarchy of road users
Rules H1–H3; legal and advisory wording.
[2] Rules for drivers and motorcyclists
Rules 89–97; fitness, eyesight, medicines and preparation.
[3] General rules techniques and advice
Rules 124–126, 146, 149–150; speed, spacing and distraction.
Rules 161, 163, 170, 185 and 195; observation, passing, junctions and crossings.
Rule 239; safe door opening and the Dutch Reach.
Rules 258 and 261; closed lanes and variable speed limits.
Highway Code material is paraphrased from GOV.UK, © Crown copyright, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
To view the free online version of the code use this link https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code
This page will also allow you to sign up for email alerts with updates. When renewing your licence you are asked to confirm that you have
read the latest version of the code.
REFERENCE LINKS
For a printed copy, start at olderdriversforum.com and use the Advice or Area / Courses menus. The linked titles below open the relevant pages.
Information, events and updates for mature drivers.
Vision requirements, eye checks and questions about medicines.
Licence renewal and medical notification responsibilities.
[10] Suitable cars for older drivers
Comfort, access and familiarisation with a different car.
Telemetics recommendation : how to reduce your car insurance.
[11] BLT Driver Training confidence builder
Information about the mature driver confidence course.
SCDA has 20 independent driving and mobility assessment centres, plus numerous satellites and outreaches, ensuring you can access our services wherever you live in the UK. They provide indepth driving accessment and advice for older and disabled drivers.
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