What's a 'Red Route'?
- A An area where special waiting restrictions apply
- B An area where part-time traffic lights operate
- C An area where drivers have to pay a toll
- D An area where night-time and weekend weight limits apply
Why this is the answer
Red Routes operate in many busy cities and are designed to make sure the route has no obstructions to cause delays during peak periods. Road signs and red road markings identify roads where Red Route waiting and loading restrictions apply.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- An area where part-time traffic lights operate — Part-time lights are signed separately and have nothing to do with the colour.
- C
- An area where drivers have to pay a toll — Tolls are signed with charges and payment information.
- D
- An area where night-time and weekend weight limits apply — Weight limits are shown by their own plated signs.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 7
- Driving Goods Vehicles — section 7
- The Highway Code — page 135
- Know Your Traffic Signs — page 66–69
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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