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126. Horn
A horn is a sound-producing device used to warn other road users of danger or to attract their attention when necessary for safety. Most motor vehicles are equipped with an electric horn operated from the steering wheel. Traffic laws generally restrict unnecessary or excessive horn use, especially in built-up or residential areas. The horn should therefore be used as a warning device rather than as a way to express frustration or greet other road users.
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Should a driver use the horn routinely in French towns?
No. The French road rules restrict horn use in built-up areas to situations of immediate danger. It is not a general right to announce an ordinary manoeuvre.
🔗 service-public.gouv.fr • French Government, horn use in built-up areas
127. Axle weight limit
An axle weight limit is the maximum permitted weight or load carried by a single axle of a vehicle. It limits how much force an axle and its wheels may transmit to the road, independently of the vehicle's total weight.
Axle weight limits help protect bridges and road surfaces from excessive loads and contribute to safe vehicle operation. A vehicle can comply with an overall weight limit while still exceeding an axle limit if its load is distributed incorrectly.
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What does an axle weight limit mean?
An axle weight limit specifies the maximum permitted load carried by an individual axle or axle group. A vehicle exceeding the indicated axle load may not use the restricted road or structure.
Why are axle weight limits used?
They help prevent excessive stress on roads and structures such as bridges. They also ensure that vehicle loads are distributed safely between the axles.
128. Licence plate
A licence plate, also called a registration plate or number plate, is a plate displaying a unique registration identifier assigned to a vehicle by the competent registration authority. It allows the vehicle to be identified for purposes such as registration, traffic enforcement, taxation, insurance and parking control.
The appearance, format, placement and number of plates required vary between countries and vehicle categories. Drivers must ensure that required licence plates are correctly fitted, clearly visible and legible and must follow the local rules when a plate is lost, stolen, damaged or replaced.
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What is a licence plate?
A licence plate is a plate displaying the registration identifier assigned to a vehicle. It allows authorities and other authorised systems to identify the vehicle's registration.
Is a licence plate the same as a registration plate?
Yes. Licence plate, registration plate and number plate are different terms commonly used for the plate displaying a vehicle's official registration number.
What should you do if a licence plate is lost or stolen?
Follow the local reporting and replacement procedure. For example, UK guidance says stolen plates should be reported to the police and DVLA, and replacement plates are needed before driving. Check the registration authority’s procedure for a lost plate; it may differ from the theft process.
129. Charging station
A charging station is a location equipped with one or more charging points where the battery of an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle can be connected to an electricity supply and recharged. Charging stations may be located along public roads, in car parks, at service areas or on private property.
Charging spaces may be reserved for vehicles that are charging and can be subject to parking restrictions, time limits, payment requirements or other conditions. Drivers must follow the traffic signs, parking regulations and charging instructions applying at the location.
Wikimedia.org • Lionel_Allorge • CC BY-SA
What is a charging station?
A charging station is a location where electric vehicles can be connected to an electricity supply to recharge their batteries. A station may contain one or several individual charging points.
🔗 tfl.gov.uk • Transport for London, electric vehicles and charging points; London example
Who can use an electric-vehicle charging station?
Charging stations are intended for vehicles that can be externally charged, such as battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The exact vehicle categories permitted may be indicated by local signs or operator conditions.
🔗 tfl.gov.uk • Transport for London, electric vehicles and charging points; London example
Can a charging station have a maximum parking time?
Yes. Traffic signs, parking regulations or charging conditions may establish a maximum duration to encourage drivers to move their vehicles and make the charger available to others.
🔗 tfl.gov.uk • Transport for London, electric vehicles and charging points; London example
130. Dangers
A general danger warning sign warns road users of a hazard ahead that is not represented by a more specific warning sign. The particular danger may be explained by a supplementary panel, text, symbol or other indication placed with the warning sign.
Drivers should increase their attention, observe the road ahead and adapt their speed to the nature of the hazard and surrounding conditions. The exact appearance of the sign and the way the danger is identified vary between countries, so road users must follow the local traffic signs and regulations.
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What does a general danger warning sign mean?
A general danger warning sign indicates that there is a hazard ahead that is not represented by a more specific warning sign in the local traffic-sign system.
Warning for a danger with no specific traffic sign.
What should you do when you see a general danger warning sign?
Increase your attention, observe the road and surroundings carefully and adapt your speed where necessary so that you can respond safely to the hazard.
Does the sign impose a specific speed limit?
Not normally. A warning sign alerts road users to danger rather than establishing a numerical speed limit. A separate speed-limit sign may be provided where a specific maximum speed is required.
131. Weather
Weather can have a major effect on driving conditions by reducing visibility, grip and vehicle control. Rain, fog, snow, ice, strong wind and bright sunlight can all increase the risk of an accident. Drivers should adapt their speed and following distance to the conditions, avoid sudden steering or braking on slippery roads and use the appropriate lights when visibility is reduced. Even when driving below the posted speed limit, a driver may still be travelling too fast for the weather and road conditions.
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How does weather affect driving?
Weather can reduce visibility, tyre grip and vehicle control. Rain, snow, ice, fog, strong wind and bright sunlight may require drivers to reduce speed and increase their following distance.
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 226–237; national guidance example
Why should you increase the following distance in bad weather?
Wet, snowy or icy roads can increase stopping distances. A larger following distance gives the driver more time and space to react and stop safely.
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 226–237; national guidance example
What should you do when driving in heavy rain?
Reduce speed, increase your following distance, use the appropriate lights and avoid sudden steering or braking. Heavy rain can reduce visibility and increase the risk of aquaplaning.
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 226–237; national guidance example
132. Tunnel category
A tunnel category is a classification used to determine which vehicles carrying dangerous goods may pass through a road tunnel. Under the ADR system, road tunnels can be classified from category A to category E according to the restrictions imposed on dangerous-goods transport.
Category A has no ADR tunnel restrictions, while categories B, C, D and E impose progressively broader restrictions according to the potential consequences of the dangerous goods being transported. Drivers carrying dangerous goods must compare the tunnel category with the tunnel restriction code applicable to their load.
Wikimedia.org • Marc Mongenet • CC BY-SA
Do tunnel categories apply to ordinary passenger cars?
Normally, no. ADR tunnel categories specifically regulate vehicles carrying dangerous goods covered by the ADR rules. Other vehicles must still obey the normal traffic and tunnel regulations.
🔗 gov.uk • UK Department for Transport, ADR tunnel categories; GB example
133. Temporary sign
A temporary sign is a traffic sign installed for a limited period to regulate, warn or guide road users because of temporary conditions. Temporary signs are commonly used for roadworks, accidents, events, diversions, lane closures or other situations where the normal traffic arrangement has changed.
Drivers must follow temporary signs and the traffic arrangement currently in force. Signs that are no longer relevant should normally be removed, covered or otherwise made ineffective so that road users are not given conflicting instructions.
Wikimedia.org • Marc Mongenet • CC BY-SA
What happens when a temporary sign is no longer needed?
It should normally be removed, covered or otherwise made ineffective so that it does not confuse road users or conflict with the normal traffic arrangement.
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 288–290; national guidance example
134. Turn on red
Turn on red is a traffic rule or signal arrangement that allows certain road users to proceed in a specified direction despite a red traffic light. It most commonly permits a turn after the driver has stopped or yielded, but the exact procedure varies between countries.
A turn on red is not universally permitted. It may be allowed generally, only when a specific sign or signal is present, or prohibited entirely. Drivers must always follow the local traffic lights, signs, priority rules and pedestrian or cyclist crossings before proceeding.
Wikimedia.org • Tabl-trai • CC BY-SA
Can cyclists pass a red light in France when an M12 sign is present?
At an intersection with an applicable cyclist give-way-at-red sign, cyclists may proceed only in the direction indicated by its arrow. They must give way to pedestrians and crossing traffic. This is not a general permission for cars to turn on red.
🔗 equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • French IISR part1, September2025 consolidation
🔗 equipementsdelaroute.cerema.fr • Cerema current IISR part 6 consolidation
135. High voltage
High voltage refers to electrical systems that operate at voltage levels high enough to present a serious risk of electric shock, burns or electrocution. High-voltage equipment may be found at substations, power lines, railway or tram infrastructure and other electrical installations.
Areas containing high-voltage equipment are commonly identified by electrical hazard warning signs. People should keep away from exposed electrical equipment, respect barriers and safety distances and never enter restricted electrical areas without authorisation.
Wikimedia.org • Marc Mongenet • CC BY-SA
What does high voltage mean?
High voltage refers to electrical installations operating at voltage levels that can create a serious risk of electric shock, burns or electrocution.
What should you do when you see a high-voltage warning?
Keep away from the electrical equipment, respect barriers and safety distances and do not enter restricted areas or touch electrical installations.
136. Fire risk
A fire risk sign warns road users that there is an increased danger of fire in or near the area. It may be used where dry vegetation, flammable materials or other conditions make fires particularly likely or where additional caution is required.
The appearance and legal status of fire-risk signs vary between countries. Drivers should avoid actions that could start a fire, obey any accompanying restrictions and remain alert for smoke, flames or emergency activity.
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What does a fire risk sign mean?
It warns that conditions in or near the area create an increased risk of fire. Drivers should take extra care and avoid anything that could ignite vegetation, fuel or other flammable material.
What should you do when you see a fire risk sign?
Remain alert, obey any accompanying restrictions and avoid actions that could cause a fire. If there is an active fire or smoke affecting the road, reduce your exposure to the danger and follow instructions from emergency services or road authorities.
137. Pedestrian
A pedestrian is a person travelling on foot along or across a road, street, path or other public space. Depending on local traffic law, people pushing bicycles, wheelchairs, prams or certain other small devices may also be treated as pedestrians.
Pedestrians normally use pavements, sidewalks, footpaths and pedestrian areas where these are available. When crossing a road or walking where no suitable pedestrian facility exists, they must follow the applicable crossing rules, traffic lights and other local traffic regulations.
Wikimedia.org • Marc Mongenet • CC BY-SA
What is a pedestrian?
A pedestrian is primarily a person travelling on foot. Local traffic laws may also treat people pushing bicycles, wheelchairs, prams or certain other devices as pedestrians.
Which side of the road should pedestrians walk on when there is no pavement?
This depends on the country's traffic rules. Many countries require or recommend pedestrians to face approaching traffic, but the exact rule varies.
Do pedestrians always have priority at a pedestrian crossing?
The exact priority rule varies between countries. Drivers are commonly required to give way to pedestrians using or entering designated crossings, but pedestrians must still obey traffic lights and avoid entering the road dangerously.
138. Cyclist
A cyclist is a person who rides and controls a bicycle. Cyclists are road users and, in many countries, bicycles are legally treated as vehicles, meaning cyclists must follow many of the same traffic rules that apply to other drivers together with rules specifically intended for cycling.
Cyclists should use designated cycling facilities where required, obey traffic signs and signals and ride in a predictable and safe manner. The exact rules governing road position, priority, equipment and permitted cycling areas vary between countries.
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Where should cyclists ride?
This depends on local rules. Cyclists may be required to use a cycle path or designated cycling facility, while in other situations they may ride on the carriageway.
139. Moped
A moped is a lightweight motor vehicle, usually with two or three wheels, whose power, engine capacity or maximum design speed is limited by law. Mopeds generally occupy a legal category between bicycles and motorcycles, although their exact classification varies between countries.
Special rules may apply concerning the minimum riding age, driving licence, helmet, registration, insurance, maximum speed and use of cycle paths or roadways. Riders must therefore follow the classification and traffic regulations applying in the country where they are travelling.
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What is a moped?
A moped is a lightweight motor vehicle whose engine power, capacity or maximum design speed is restricted by law. The precise technical definition differs between countries.
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 83–88; national guidance example
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 221–223; national guidance example
Is a moped the same as a motorcycle?
Mopeds commonly form a lower-speed or lower-power vehicle category, but their legal relationship to motorcycles varies. Some traffic laws treat certain mopeds as motorcycles or apply other special rules. Check the local technical, access and licensing definitions.
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 83–88; national guidance example
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 221–223; national guidance example
Do moped riders have to wear a helmet?
Helmet requirements vary between countries, but an approved protective helmet is compulsory for moped riders in many jurisdictions. Passengers may also be required to wear one.
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 83–88; national guidance example
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 221–223; national guidance example
140. Motorcycle
A motorcycle is a motor-powered vehicle with two wheels, with or without a sidecar. Motorcycles include many different types and sizes of vehicles designed for road travel, recreation, touring or other purposes.
Motorcyclists should maintain full control of the motorcycle, obey the applicable traffic rules and use appropriate protective equipment. Licensing, helmet, equipment and road-use requirements vary between countries.
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What protective equipment should a motorcyclist use?
Motorcyclists should use an approved helmet and suitable protective clothing. The exact mandatory equipment depends on the country's traffic laws.
🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, Article 27; 🔗 gov.uk • UK Highway Code, motorcyclists, Rules 83–88
141. Car
A car is a motor vehicle primarily designed to transport a small number of people and their luggage on roads. Cars may be powered by petrol, diesel, electricity, hydrogen or a combination of different energy sources.
Drivers must comply with the applicable requirements concerning the driving licence, vehicle registration, insurance, technical condition, seat belts and passenger safety. Speed limits, equipment requirements, road access and other traffic rules vary between countries, so drivers must follow the local traffic signs and regulations.
Wikimedia.org • Marc Mongenet • CC BY-SA
What is a car?
A car is a motor vehicle primarily designed to carry a relatively small number of passengers and their luggage on roads.
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 83–88; national guidance example
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 221–223; national guidance example
Is a car the same as a motor vehicle?
No. A car is a type of motor vehicle. The broader category of motor vehicles can also include motorcycles, buses, trucks, mopeds and other powered vehicles, depending on local legal definitions.
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 83–88; national guidance example
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 221–223; national guidance example
Must people in a car wear seat belts?
Where seat belts are fitted, drivers and passengers are generally required to wear them correctly. Exact requirements and exemptions vary between countries.
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 83–88; national guidance example
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 221–223; national guidance example
142. Truck
A truck is a motor vehicle designed primarily for transporting goods. Trucks range from relatively small delivery vehicles to large heavy goods vehicles and articulated combinations used for long-distance freight transport.
Because trucks are generally larger, heavier and slower to manoeuvre than passenger cars, they require more space for turning and braking and often have larger blind spots. Specific speed, lane-use, overtaking and access rules may apply depending on the vehicle's weight and the country.
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Why should other road users take extra care around trucks?
Trucks may have larger blind spots, longer stopping distances and wider turning paths than smaller vehicles, so other road users should avoid remaining unnecessarily close beside or in front of them.
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 83–88; national guidance example
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 221–223; national guidance example
143. Bus
A bus is a motor vehicle designed to transport multiple passengers, usually along roads as part of public transport, school transport, private transport or another passenger service. Buses generally have more passenger capacity than cars and may be designed to carry seated passengers, standing passengers or both.
Special rules may apply to buses concerning the driving licence, passenger capacity, speed limits, seat belts, bus lanes, stops and passenger boarding. The legal classification of buses and coaches and the rules applying to them vary between countries, so drivers and passengers must follow the local traffic regulations.
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What is a bus?
A bus is a motor vehicle designed to transport a relatively large number of passengers. It may be used for public transport, school transport, private services or other passenger transport.
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 83–88; national guidance example
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 221–223; national guidance example
Do buses always have priority when leaving a bus stop?
No. Some countries require other drivers to give way to buses leaving designated stops, particularly in urban areas, while others apply the normal merging rules.
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 83–88; national guidance example
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 221–223; national guidance example
Do buses have special speed limits?
They can. Some countries impose lower maximum speeds on buses than on passenger cars, particularly on high-speed roads. Different limits may apply to buses and coaches.
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 83–88; national guidance example
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 221–223; national guidance example
144. Police
Police are public authorities responsible for enforcing laws, maintaining public safety and managing situations that may affect road traffic. In traffic, police officers may control vehicles, enforce traffic rules, investigate collisions, direct traffic and respond to emergencies.
Road users must follow lawful instructions given by police officers or other authorised traffic-control personnel. Police directions may temporarily override traffic lights, road signs or normal traffic arrangements, depending on local law.
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What is the role of police in road traffic?
Police help enforce traffic law, investigate collisions and respond to risks on the road. For example, Greater Manchester Police describe targeted road enforcement, a round-the-clock roads-policing response and specialist serious-collision investigation. Exact responsibilities and powers vary by jurisdiction.
🔗 gmp.police.uk • Greater Manchester Police, Roads Policing Strategy2024–2026
Must you obey a police officer directing traffic?
Yes. Lawful directions given by an authorised police officer must be followed. In many countries, those directions take precedence over traffic lights, road signs and normal priority rules.
What should you do if police signal you to stop?
Slow down, follow the officer's directions and stop at a safe location as instructed. Do not make sudden movements or continue driving unless directed to do so.
145. Ambulance
An ambulance is a vehicle equipped and used to provide emergency medical assistance or transport patients to or between healthcare facilities. Ambulances may carry medical equipment and trained personnel who can provide treatment during transport.
During an emergency response, an ambulance may use warning lights and a siren and may receive special priority or exemptions from certain traffic rules. Other road users must follow the local rules for emergency vehicles, make sufficient space and avoid obstructing their passage.
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What is an ambulance?
An ambulance is a specially equipped vehicle used to provide emergency medical assistance and transport sick or injured people.
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rule 219, emergency vehicles; national guidance example
What should you do when an ambulance approaches?
Make space safely for an ambulance on an emergency response, following the local rules and any lawful directions. Slow down or stop where necessary without sudden or dangerous movements. Do not assume that its emergency status allows you to pass a red light or disregard another traffic control.
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rule 219, emergency vehicles; national guidance example
Can an ambulance exceed the speed limit?
Many countries permit emergency vehicles to depart from certain normal speed rules during an urgent mission, subject to safety requirements and national legislation.
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rule 219, emergency vehicles; national guidance example
146. Taxi
A taxi is a vehicle used to transport passengers for payment, usually providing individual or small-group journeys between locations chosen by the passenger. Taxi services may operate from designated taxi stands, accept street hails or be booked by telephone or digital platform.
Taxis are commonly identified by special markings, roof signs, licence plates or local taxi permits. The licensing, fare and operating rules vary between countries and cities.
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Are taxis regulated?
Yes. Taxi services are generally subject to licensing and operating requirements, although the exact rules concerning vehicles, drivers, fares and permitted operating areas vary between jurisdictions.
147. Tailgating
Tailgating means driving too closely behind another vehicle without leaving enough distance to react and stop safely if the vehicle ahead slows down or stops suddenly. The safe following distance depends on factors such as speed, road conditions, weather and visibility.
Drivers should leave sufficient space between their vehicle and the vehicle ahead and increase that distance in rain, snow, fog or other conditions that increase stopping distance.
Wikimedia.org • Marc Mongenet • CC BY-SA
When should you increase your following distance?
You should increase the distance in conditions such as rain, snow, ice, fog, darkness or poor road surfaces and whenever visibility or tyre grip is reduced.
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 226–237; national guidance example
148. Tram lights
Tram lights are special traffic signals used to control the movement of trams and, in some countries, other public-transport vehicles. They are often designed differently from ordinary red, amber and green traffic lights so that public-transport drivers can clearly distinguish the signals intended for them.
The signals may indicate stop, prepare to stop, proceed or proceed only in a specified direction. Their shapes, colours and meanings vary between countries, so road users must follow the local traffic-signal system and regulations.
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What are tram lights?
Tram lights are special traffic signals used to control trams and sometimes other authorised public-transport vehicles.
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 300–307; national guidance example
Can cyclists ever have to follow tram lights?
In some road layouts, cyclists or other authorised users may share infrastructure controlled by public-transport signals. Whether those signals apply to them depends on local traffic law and signage.
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 300–307; national guidance example
Do tram lights replace normal priority rules for everyone?
No. They primarily regulate the vehicles to which they apply. Other road users must continue to obey their own traffic lights, signs and applicable priority rules.
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 300–307; national guidance example
149. European emission standard
A European emission standard, commonly called a Euro standard, is a European vehicle classification based on limits for pollutants emitted by vehicles and their engines. Successive standards, such as Euro 4, Euro 5 and Euro 6, introduced progressively stricter requirements for pollutants such as nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons.
A vehicle's Euro standard is determined as part of its type approval and depends on factors including the vehicle category, fuel type and applicable emissions legislation when it was approved. Euro standards may also be used by authorities to determine access to low-emission zones, but local access rules vary between countries and cities.
Wikimedia.org • Rfeba • CC0
What is a European emission standard?
A European emission standard, or Euro standard, classifies vehicles according to the emissions requirements they had to satisfy when approved for use in the European market.
🔗 consilium.europa.eu • Council of the EU, Euro 7 adoption explanation, 12 April 2024
What do Euro 4, Euro 5 and Euro 6 mean?
Euro 4, Euro 5 and Euro 6 identify successive stages of European vehicle-pollutant requirements. The applicable limits depend on the vehicle, engine and pollutant, so a higher number does not mean that every individual numerical limit changed. Later stages can also alter testing and durability requirements.
🔗 consilium.europa.eu • Council of the EU, Euro 7 adoption explanation, 12 April 2024
Can petrol and diesel vehicles with the same Euro number have different emission limits?
Yes. The applicable emission limits and testing requirements can differ according to the vehicle category, engine and fuel type even when vehicles belong to the same general Euro generation.
🔗 consilium.europa.eu • Council of the EU, Euro 7 adoption explanation, 12 April 2024
150. Pothole
A pothole is a hole or depression in the road surface caused by wear, weather, water, repeated traffic loads or deterioration of the pavement. Potholes can vary greatly in size and depth and may develop gradually or become worse after freezing, heavy rain or repeated vehicle traffic.
Potholes can affect steering, braking and vehicle stability and may damage tyres, wheels or suspension components. Drivers and riders should observe the road ahead, adapt their speed and avoid sudden or dangerous manoeuvres when encountering damaged road surfaces.
Wikimedia.org • State Farm • CC BY
What is a pothole?
A pothole is a hole or depression that develops in a road surface when the pavement becomes damaged or deteriorates.
What should you do when you see a pothole?
Reduce speed when necessary, maintain control of the vehicle and avoid abrupt steering or braking. Only move around the pothole when this can be done safely without endangering other road users.
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 226–237; national guidance example
Are potholes dangerous for cyclists?
Yes. Bicycle wheels can be strongly affected by deep holes or sharp edges, particularly when the cyclist has little time or space to avoid the hazard.
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 226–237; national guidance example