What does this signal mean?
- A Cars must stop
- B Trams must stop
- C Both trams and cars must stop
- D Both trams and cars can continue
Why this is the answer
The white light shows that trams must stop. The green light shows that other vehicles can go if the way is clear. Trams are being introduced into more cities, so you're likely to come across them and you should learn which signs apply to them.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Cars must stop — The green light is for other vehicles, and it says go.
- C
- Both trams and cars must stop — Only one of the two signals is a stop.
- D
- Both trams and cars can continue — The white signal is holding the trams.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 6
- The Highway Code — page 122
- Know Your Traffic Signs — page 34
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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