According to new research, more than half of drivers in the UK are still unsure about changes made to the Highway Code last year. Findings suggest thousands of motorists do not know who has priority on the roads, following 2022's changes - which meant pedestrians now have priority when crossing the road at junctions.
The survey showed more than half of motorists aren't familiar with the ‘hierarchy of road users’ - including when drivers should give pedestrians priority. The uncertainty is worrying as it heightens the risk of accidents on the road if drivers aren't looking out for pedestrians who may walk into the road when crossing at junctions.
The research was carried out by personal injury specialists Hodge Jones & Allen, with 2,000 British drivers tested on their knowledge of key rules in the Highway Code. In the ‘hierarchy of road users’, the lower a driver is, the higher the risk is that they could cause harm to others.
