Revision question · Motorway rules

You're driving on a motorway. What does it mean if the car in front shows its hazard warning lights for a short time?

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The driver wants you to overtake

The other car is going to change lanes

Traffic ahead is slowing or stopping suddenly

There's a police speed check ahead

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Traffic ahead is slowing or stopping suddenlyThis was the right answer

If the vehicle in front shows its hazard warning lights, there may be an incident, stopped traffic or queuing traffic ahead. By keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front, you're able to look beyond it and see any hazards well ahead.

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Rule 116Highway Code rule · A brief hazard-light warning can alert following drivers to motorway traffic slowing suddenly.

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