Who is authorised to signal you to stop?
- A A motorcyclist
- B A pedestrian
- C A police officer
- D A bus driver
Why this is the answer
You must obey signals to stop given by police and traffic officers, traffic wardens and school crossing patrols. Failure to do so is an offence and could lead to prosecution.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- A motorcyclist — Another road user has no authority to stop you.
- B
- A pedestrian — Except for a school crossing patrol, a pedestrian cannot require you to stop.
- D
- A bus driver — A bus driver has no more authority than any other driver.
Where this comes from
- The Highway Code — rule 105–109
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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