What does this signal from a police officer mean to oncoming traffic?
- A Go ahead
- B Stop
- C Turn left
- D Turn right
Why this is the answer
Police officers may need to direct traffic; for example, at a junction where the traffic lights have broken down. Check your copy of The Highway Code for the signals that they use.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Go ahead — A beckoning signal means go, and it looks quite different.
- C
- Turn left — Direction signals use a sweep of the arm, not a raised hand.
- D
- Turn right — The same again: a turn is directed with a sweep of the arm, not a raised palm.
Where this comes from
- The Highway Code — page 124
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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