You're approaching traffic lights. Only the red light is showing. Which series of lights will show next?
- A Red and amber, then green
- B Green, then amber
- C Amber, then green
- D Green and amber, then green
Why this is the answer
If you know which light is going to show next, you can plan your approach. This will help prevent excessive braking or hesitation at the junction.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- Green, then amber — Green comes after red and amber, not straight after red.
- C
- Amber, then green — Amber on its own follows green, at the other end of the sequence.
- D
- Green and amber, then green — Green and amber are never shown together.
Where this comes from
- The Highway Code — page 122
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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