The AA has warned of potential 'confusion and dangerous situations' over a new Highway Code rule change.
From January 29, motorists will have to give way to cyclists and pedestrians at junctions.
After surveying over 13,000 drivers, the AA found that only a third were aware of the rule change.
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They are urging people to educate themselves on the new guidance, which, subject to parliamentary approval, will become law in the New Year, the MailOnline reports.
Under the revised rules, drivers and cyclists must give way if pedestrians are waiting to cross the road into which or from they are turning.
Motorists must also give way to pedestrians and cyclists on a parallel crossing.
For their safety, cyclists must also ride in the centre of the lane when approaching junctions and on quiet roads.
Additionally, the updated Highway Code will also offer guidance on safe passing distances and speeds when overtaking cyclists and horse riders.
The original Highway Code gave vehicles priority at junctions, so pedestrians only had right of way if they were already on the junction road.
The rule is being introduced as part of a 'hierarchy of road users', which recognises that road users who pose the greatest risk to others have a higher level of responsibility.
This is to ensure that road users who can do the greatest harm have the greatest responsibility to reduce the danger or threat they may pose to others.
It means that drivers will have a greater responsibility to look out for cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders, whereas a cyclist will have a greater responsibility to look out for pedestrians.
The guidance is intended to make roads safer for everyone.
The AA told the MailOnline that people should understand the new rules ahead of time, "because any confusion is likely to lead to avoidable collisions".
A spokesman for the Department for Transport said: "The proposed upcoming changes to The Highway Code will improve safety for cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders and were widely reported when they were announced earlier this year."
To view the updated Highway Code rules, click here.
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