Transport secretary Justine Greening has marked the 81st year of the Highway Code by launching an interactive app set to launch one of Britain's most iconic and longest running publications into the 21st century.
The app is particularly aimed at younger generations, in the hope that it will increase the appeal of the Highway Code amongst younger drivers who would otherwise not have considered reading through the book once they had passed their test.
The Highway Code was first launched in 1931, since when its content has changed dramatically. In the first edition drivers were not only encouraged to sound their horn when overtaking, but were not instructed to use their mirrors at any point.
In the past few years the Highway Code has undergone a number of changes designed to increase its appeal and help it enter the digital age. The changes include a free online ebook along with Twitter and Facebook accounts offering regular updates to subscribers.
Justine Greening, the transport secretary, confirmed that: "With more and more of us using smartphones and other devices it's vital that products like the Highway Code adapt to be as accessible as possible."
She also went on to comment that: "With more and more of us using smartphones and other devices it's vital that products like the Highway Code adapt to be as accessible as possible."
The new app includes a search function to make it as easy as possible to find any rules and information that you are looking for. As well as containing the complete Highway Code contents there are also interactive features such as a stopping distance calculator, quizzes and a road sign identification tool.
The app has already received rave reviews from all corners, and looks set to be utilised and welcomed by a whole new generation of road users who would not have otherwise read the printed or ebook versions, with driving instructors in particular believing the app will not only increase awareness but result the number of road accidents caused by careless driving.
The app is particularly aimed at younger generations, in the hope that it will increase the appeal of the Highway Code amongst younger drivers who would otherwise not have considered reading through the book once they had passed their test.
The Highway Code was first launched in 1931, since when its content has changed dramatically. In the first edition drivers were not only encouraged to sound their horn when overtaking, but were not instructed to use their mirrors at any point.
In the past few years the Highway Code has undergone a number of changes designed to increase its appeal and help it enter the digital age. The changes include a free online ebook along with Twitter and Facebook accounts offering regular updates to subscribers.
Justine Greening, the transport secretary, confirmed that: "With more and more of us using smartphones and other devices it's vital that products like the Highway Code adapt to be as accessible as possible."
She also went on to comment that: "With more and more of us using smartphones and other devices it's vital that products like the Highway Code adapt to be as accessible as possible."
The new app includes a search function to make it as easy as possible to find any rules and information that you are looking for. As well as containing the complete Highway Code contents there are also interactive features such as a stopping distance calculator, quizzes and a road sign identification tool.
The app has already received rave reviews from all corners, and looks set to be utilised and welcomed by a whole new generation of road users who would not have otherwise read the printed or ebook versions, with driving instructors in particular believing the app will not only increase awareness but result the number of road accidents caused by careless driving.
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