Adapting your driving for the wetter weather conditions and the darker autumn and winter evenings.

As a driver, it's important to read Rule 146 of The Highway Code to ensure you're adapting your driving to the appropriate type and condition of road you are on. In particular:

� Do NOT treat speed limits as a target. It is often not appropriate or safe to drive at the maximum speed limit

� Take the road and traffic conditions into account. Be prepared for unexpected or difficult situations, for example, the road being blocked beyond a blind bend. Be prepared to adjust your speed as a precaution

� Where there are junctions, be prepared for road users emerging

� In side roads and country lanes look out for unmarked junctions where nobody has priority

� Be prepared to stop at traffic control systems, road works, pedestrian crossings or traffic lights as necessary

� Try to anticipate what pedestrians and cyclists might do. If pedestrians, particularly children, are looking the other way, they may step out into the road without seeing you

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