DRIVERS are being urged to get up to speed with a raft of major changes the Government is set to make to the Highway Code this autumn.The updates are the largest overhauls to the code since mid-2018 and are largely aimed at improving safety for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders.Among the changes is the inclusion of the Dutch Reach – where drivers and passengers use the hand furthest from the door to exit their vehicle.This naturally turns the driver or passenger towards the window, making it easier to spot approaching cyclists.IAM RoadSmart safety charity boss Neil Greig said: “Due to blind spots, dirt, glare, or improper adjustment, mirrors alone are ineffective in attempts to put the
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