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