You're riding on a motorway. What does it mean if the car in front switches on its hazard warning lights?
- A The driver is going to take the next exit
- B There's danger ahead
- C There's a police car ahead
- D The driver is trying to change lanes
Why this is the answer
Drivers and riders may switch on their hazard warning lights to warn following traffic of an obstruction or danger ahead. This only applies on motorways and dual carriageways that are subject to the national speed limit. The hazard warning lights should be turned off again when it's clear the warning has been seen.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- The driver is going to take the next exit — Leaving at the next exit is shown by an indicator. Hazard lights point at no particular direction.
- C
- There's a police car ahead — Hazard lights say nothing about the police, and warning other drivers of a patrol is not their purpose.
- D
- The driver is trying to change lanes — A lane change is signalled with one indicator. Both sides flashing means something else entirely.
Where this question comes from
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