Rules of the Road

What does an amber traffic light mean?

• AGo if you can
• BPrepare to stop; only proceed if you cannot stop safely✓
• CAccelerate quickly
• DProceed normally

Answer: Amber means prepare to stop and only continue if stopping safely is impossible. It does not mean rush through; treat it as a warning that red is coming.

Can you turn left on a red light in the UK?

• AYes, always
• BOnly if no pedestrians are crossing
• CNo, never—you must wait for green✓
• DYes, if the road is empty

Answer: Red lights mean stop, full stop. You may not proceed in any direction on a red light in the UK, including turning left or right, unless instructed otherwise by a police officer or traffic warden.

What should you do at a pelican crossing when the amber light is flashing?

• AStop completely
• BGive way to pedestrians still crossing; proceed if clear✓
• CSpeed up to cross before pedestrians
• DSound your horn to warn pedestrians

Answer: A flashing amber at a pelican crossing means give way to anyone still using the crossing, then proceed carefully if the crossing is clear. Pedestrians have priority during this phase.

What is a puffin crossing?

• AA crossing for motorcycles
• BA crossing with pedestrian sensors that detect when pedestrians are crossing and adjust the light automatically✓
• CA faster crossing
• DAn old-style crossing

Answer: Puffin crossings use pedestrian sensors to detect when people are crossing. There is no flashing amber phase like pelican crossings; they're more efficient and pedestrian-focused.

Who has priority at an unmarked junction?

• ACars always have priority
• BThe vehicle on the right has priority—give way to them✓
• CThe largest vehicle has priority
• DIt depends on speed

Answer: At unmarked junctions with no priority signs, give way to vehicles coming from your right. This rule helps avoid collisions when priorities are unclear.

What should you do when approaching a mini roundabout?

• ATreat it as a normal junction
• BGive way to traffic already on the roundabout and entering from the right✓
• CHave priority because you're approaching
• DSound your horn

Answer: Mini roundabouts follow normal roundabout rules: give way to traffic already on the roundabout and from your right. Yield before entering.

What does a Toucan crossing allow to cross?

• ACars only
• BCyclists and pedestrians share the same crossing✓
• CMotorcycles
• DBuses only

Answer: A Toucan crossing is for both pedestrians and cyclists (hence 'two can' cross). Cyclists don't have to dismount; they can ride across like pedestrians.

At a Pegasus crossing, what additional users are allowed?

• AJoggers
• BHorse riders can cross on their horses✓
• CHGVs
• DMotorcycles

Answer: A Pegasus crossing includes horse riders, who can cross on horseback. It's designed for cyclists, pedestrians, and horse riders.

What should you do if a traffic warden signals you to stop?

• AIgnore them and follow the traffic lights
• BObey their signals as they have authority over traffic lights✓
• CProceed slowly
• DSound your horn to alert them

Answer: Traffic wardens (and police officers) can override traffic lights with hand signals. You must obey their directions, which take priority over traffic lights.

What does it mean if traffic lights are out or flashing red?

• AProceed with caution
• BTreat the junction as unmarked—give way to traffic from your right and proceed with care✓
• CStop completely
• DSound your horn

Answer: When traffic lights fail or flash red continuously, treat the junction as a normal junction with no signals. Apply normal priority rules: give way to traffic from your right.

At a traffic light showing amber, what should you do?

• ASpeed up to clear the junction
• BStop unless it is unsafe to do so✓
• CContinue at the same speed
• DFlash your headlights to warn others

Answer: An amber traffic light means stop unless you are so close to the line that stopping would be unsafe. You should not accelerate through an amber light or continue at speed. Flashing headlights is not a standard instruction at traffic lights.

What does a white diagonal striped line in the middle of the road mean?

• AYou can park here if you are quick
• BYou can use it as a general guide for positioning✓
• CYou must never cross it at any time
• DYou can only cross when turning right

Answer: A white diagonal line is a hazard warning line and can be crossed when it is safe to do so. It guides drivers about the layout ahead but is not a prohibition. You may cross it when safe, unlike a solid white line.