Drivers should be on alert for a new Highway Code and the new road rules that will change the alter the rules of the roads.
The rules for driving in roundabouts will be different when the Highway Code is updated.
On January 29, the the Department for Transport will publish widespread changes regarding cyclists and pedestrians in particular, Bristol Post reports.
It also contains a crackdown on mobile phone use with drivers being fined £200 and six points for using their mobile phone at a red light.
One change under the signals and position section will advise drivers who have priority in roundabouts.
Cyclists should be given priority according to the new system.
The new Highway Code states: "You should give priority to cyclists on the roundabout. They will be travelling more slowly than motorised traffic."
"Give them plenty of room and do not attempt to overtake them within their lane. Allow them to move across your path as they travel around the roundabout.
"Cyclists, horse riders and horse drawn vehicles may stay in the left-hand lane when they intend to continue across or around the roundabout and should signal right to show you they are not leaving the roundabout.
"Drivers should take extra care when entering a roundabout to ensure that they do not cut across cyclists, horse riders or horse drawn vehicles in the left-hand lane, who are continuing around the roundabout."
Another change on the Highway Code will advise drivers on the best technique to open a vehicle's door.
Commonly known as the 'Dutch Reach', the technique aims to encourage drivers to look over their shoulder and check for other road users when opening the door.
According to CyclingUK, every year more than 500 people across England, Wales and Scotland are injured because someone opens a car door into their path.
A Department for Transport spokesperson told The Mirror: "The Department has established a working group of key organisations to ensure that messages about the changes are as widespread as possible and our well-established THINK! campaign will continue to ensure all road users are aware both when these changes come into effect and beyond."
The changes part of a £338million package by the government to boost cycling and walking across the country.
