What colour are the reflective studs along the left-hand edge of the motorway?
- A Green
- B Amber
- C Red
- D White
Why this is the answer
Reflective studs are used to help you in poor visibility. Different colours are used so that you’ll know which lane you're in. These are • red on the left-hand edge of the carriageway • white between lanes • amber on the right-hand edge of the carriageway • green between the carriageway and slip roads.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Green — Green marks the edge where a slip road joins or leaves.
- B
- Amber — Amber runs along the right-hand edge, beside the central reservation.
- D
- White — White studs separate the lanes from one another.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 11
- The Highway Code — rule 132
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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