The Highway Code: Bedtime Story Edition

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Description

The Highway Code: Bedtime Story transforms Britain’s driest rulebook into the nation’s most unexpectedly soothing sleep aid. Read slowly and softly by legendary motoring presenter Vicki Butler-Henderson, this audiobook is designed to help you unwind at night while gently revisiting the rules of the road.

Each chapter of the Highway Code is narrated with bedtime-story calm. You’ll drift through lane discipline, road markings, crossings and stopping distances – not with revision-level intensity, but with the kind of relaxed listening that helps you switch off, nod off, and maybe absorb a little more than you’d expect.

Built on two simple truths (that the Highway Code is famously sleep-inducing, and that our brains continue processing simple information as we fall asleep), this audio book isn’t about cramming or perfection. It’s about winding down, resting well, and quietly topping up your road knowledge without ever opening a textbook.

Whether you’re a seasoned driver, a nervous motorist, or someone who hasn’t glanced at the Highway Code since their theory test, this is the first version you’re actively encouraged to fall asleep to.

Sweet dreams and safe driving...

Brought to you by Scrap Car Comparison, the UK’s biggest scrappage comparison provider. You can explore more about the making of the book and the science behind learning in your sleep here.

Copyright & attribution

This audiobook uses content from The Highway Code, provided by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and protected under Crown Copyright. The content is used under the Open Government Licence. This project has no official status and is not endorsed by, or affiliated with, the Department for Transport or its agencies.


Episode Date
Let the unwinding begin | Prologue & Introduction
Jan 13, 2026
Mind the pavement | Chapter 1: Rules for pedestrians
Jan 13, 2026
Slow and steady | Chapter 2: Rules for users of powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters
Jan 13, 2026
Four legs, feathers and hooves | Chapter 3: Rules about animals
Jan 13, 2026
Gentle pedalling only | Chapter 4: Rules for cyclists
Jan 13, 2026
Leathers, lids and laws | Chapter 5: Rules for motorcyclists
Jan 13, 2026
Paperwork dreams | Chapter 6: Rules for drivers & motorcyclists
Jan 13, 2026
Do this, don’t do that | Chapter 7: General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders
Jan 13, 2026
Lines, lanes and legality | Chapter 8: Using the road
Jan 13, 2026
Proceed with extreme politeness | Chapter 9: Road users requiring extra care
Jan 13, 2026
Rain, fog and calm minds | Chapter 10: Driving in adverse weather conditions
Jan 13, 2026
Park, pause, and breathe | Chapter 11: Waiting and parking
Jan 13, 2026
Drift into the fast lane | Chapter 12: Motorways
Jan 13, 2026
When things go wrong | Chapter 13: Breakdowns and incidents
Jan 13, 2026
Cones, crossings and calm | Chapter 14: Road works, level crossings and tramways
Jan 13, 2026
Just when you thought we were done with cycling | Chapter 15: Additional information for cyclists
Jan 13, 2026
The consequences chapter | Chapter 16: Penalties
Jan 13, 2026
Locks, lights and lullabies | Chapter 17: Vehicle maintenance, safety and security
Jan 13, 2026
Hopefully never needed | Chapter 18: First aid on road
Jan 13, 2026
One last yawn | Appendix
Jan 13, 2026