What's prohibited when a Red Route is in operation?
- A Stopping or parking
- B Overtaking
- C Changing lanes
- D Straddling the lines
Why this is the answer
The hours of operation of Red Routes vary from one area to another. As a rule, you must not stop on a Red Route, but there may be special marked boxes where loading and unloading can be carried out at certain times. Look out for signs giving information about the restrictions in place.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- Overtaking — Overtaking is governed by the road markings and the traffic, not by the route's colour.
- C
- Changing lanes — Lane changes are allowed where the markings permit them.
- D
- Straddling the lines — Straddling lines is poor lane discipline anywhere and is not what the route prohibits.
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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