What Changed in the Highway Code in 2022: A Refresher for Experienced Drivers

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About Course

If you learned to drive many years ago, some of today’s Highway Code may be new to you. Important changes came in on 29 January 2022. This friendly refresher explains the eight main changes in plain English – from giving way to people crossing at junctions to safe passing distances and the “Dutch Reach” – with everyday examples.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course gives general information from official guidance and is not legal, financial or medical advice.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the hierarchy of road users (rules H1 to H3)
  • Know when to give way to people crossing at junctions
  • Use the recommended passing distances for cyclists, horse riders and pedestrians
  • Open your car door safely using the “Dutch Reach”

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • The hierarchy of road users and junctions
  • Passing distances and road positions
  • Shared spaces, parking and the Dutch Reach

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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