described him as a true visionary. changes to the highway code are due to be introduced later this week aimed at improving safety. a hierarchy of road users will be introduced with those most at risk in the event of a collision pedestrians and cyclists given priority. road safety charities say too many motorists have no idea about the changes, so danny savage has the details for you. avoiding disaster on two wheels is at the heart of new changes to the highway code. cyclists and pedestrians take far more of a priority over drivers. but are you aware of the changes? to stop that sort of incident happening, one of the new rules is you should use your left hand to open the driver s side door and that forces you to look over your shoulder to check your blind spot to see if anyone s there. cyclists in some situations are being encouraged to position