Road and Traffic Signs

Question 1

What must you do if you see amber flashing lights overhead on a motorway?

Answer 1

It means there is a hazard ahead or a temporary maximum speed limit

Question 2

What if you see red lights or a red X in a lane?

Answer 2

You must change lanes, do not drive in that lane any further

Question 3

What should you do if you are emerging from a junction and there is a driver who has forgotten to cancel their signal?

Answer 3

Wait until the driver has turned to emerge

Question 4

Why and when should you use arm signals?

Answer 4

To emphasise where you want to go. If you are signalling left in busy traffic or slowing down at a zebra crossing

Question 5

What should you do when you are being pulled over by the police and how do you know they are?

Answer 5

They will flash their blue lights and indicate left or point left. Pullover as soon as its safe, it is legally required

Question 6

How do the lanes work on a motorway?

Answer 6

You can only overtake on the right-hand lane and then move back over to the left after you’ve overtaken. Don’t overtake on the left

Question 7

When can you cross a solid white line?

Answer 7

• Passing a stationary vehicle
• Overtaking cyclist
• Entering property
• Turning into a side road

Question 8

Can you wait in a box junction?

Answer 8

Yes if you want to turn right but traffic is blocking your way.

Question 9

How can traffic be controlled at roadworks?

Answer 9

By traffic lights, police officer or a stop and go, board

Question 10

What should you do when approaching traffic lights that have red and amber together?

Answer 10

Wait for it to turn green

Question 11

You’re approaching traffic lights and it’s red, what will show next?

Answer 11

Red and amber together