When must you stop your motorcycle?
- A At a clear pelican crossing when the amber light is flashing
- B At an empty zebra crossing
- C When signalled to do so by a police officer
- D At a junction with double broken white lines
Why this is the answer
Do not stop or hold up traffic unnecessarily. However, there are occasions when you must stop by law. These include * when signalled to do so by a school crossing patrol, police officer or traffic officer * at a red traffic light * at a junction with a 'stop' sign.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- At a clear pelican crossing when the amber light is flashing — A flashing amber at a pelican means give way to anyone still crossing. With nobody there you may go.
- B
- At an empty zebra crossing — An empty zebra needs no stop. You stop for people waiting or crossing, not for the stripes.
- D
- At a junction with double broken white lines — Double broken white lines across a junction mean give way. You stop only if something is coming.
Where this comes from
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
Where this question comes from
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