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Motorists face a wave of changes to road laws that they need to be aware of in the New Year to avoid fines. 

These include a requirement to leave enough space when overtaking cyclists, and a range of new standards for MOT tests. 

But there are also some new freedoms for drivers, such as the ability for learner drivers to use motorways if accompanied by an instructor. 

New rules in 2019 include a requirement to leave enough space when overtaking cyclists, and a range of new standards for MOT tests. File photo 

Changes to the Highway Code include: 

Overtaking cyclists

Drivers need to leave enough space for cyclists when they overtake them or face a £100 fine. The Highway Code states there should be 4ft 11in (1.5 metres) between the car and cyclist - around the width of a car door. 

Learners on motorways

People learning to drive will not be able to use motorways if accompanied by an instructor. Previously, they were only allowed to do so after getting a licence. 

Smart motorways

The government is considering a £100 fine for drivers who use lanes marked 'x' in smart motorways. Lanes are closed if there is an accident ahead. Using them could also result in points being docked from you licence, under new proposals. 

There are also new categories for cars going through a MOT. These are: 

Dangerous - Direct or immediate risk to road safety or the environment. Leads to a Fail.

Major - Could affect the vehicle’s safety, put other road users at risk or affect the environment. Fail.

Minor - No significant effect on safety, but should be repaired as soon as possible.

Advisory - Could become more serious in the future.

Pass - Meets the current minimum legal standards.

This graphic, released by Dorset Police, shows the minimum distance motorists must leave when they overtake cyclists 

Drivers must also be aware of new checks for under-inflated tyres, contaminated brake fluid, reversing lights (for cars made since September 2009), brake pad warning lights or missing brake disks and daytime running lights (for vehicles produced since March 2018). 

There are also plans to bring in new graduated licences for newly passed drivers. 

These would place new requirements on new drivers, which the RAC believes could include:

• Driving curfews – restricting new drivers from roads during certain times

• Passenger numbers – legal limits on how full a new driver’s car can be

• Lower alcohol limits – reduction in the legal threshold for blood readings

• Speed limits – new drivers restricted to slower speeds

• Engine sizes – power output limits put on the new drivers’ vehicles

• Mandatory ‘P’ plates – required for up to two years after passing a test.

An RAC spokesman told MailOnline: 'Our recent survey found 65% of drivers admit to never reading the Highway Code after passing their test.

'The Christmas period would be a great chance to take a look at the Highway Code and get up to speed.

'There's a lot of new rules, and fines, motoring costs enough - you don't want extra fines or expense.'    

What is changing with MOT tests?

There are new categories for cars going through a MOT. These are: 

Dangerous - Direct or immediate risk to road safety or the environment. Leads to a Fail.

Major - Could affect the vehicle’s safety, put other road users at risk or affect the environment. Fail.

Minor - No significant effect on safety, but should be repaired as soon as possible.

Advisory - Could become more serious in the future.

Pass - Meets the current minimum legal standards.

Drivers must also be aware of new checks for under-inflated tyres, contaminated brake fluid, reversing lights (for cars made since September 2009), brake pad warning lights or missing brake disks and daytime running lights (for vehicles produced since March 2018). 

An RAC spokesman told MailOnline: 'Our recent survey found 65% of drivers admit to never reading the Highway Code after passing their test.' File photo 

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Main photo article Motorists face a wave of changes to road laws that they need to be aware of in the New Year to avoid fines. 
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