Revision question · Road and traffic signs

How will a police officer in a patrol vehicle signal for you to stop?

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Flash the headlights, indicate left and point to the left

Overtake and give a slowing down arm signal

Use the siren, overtake, cut in front and stop

Pull alongside you, use the siren and wave you to stop

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Flash the headlights, indicate left and point to the leftThis was the right answer

You must obey signals given by the police. If a police officer in a patrol vehicle wants you to pull over, they'll indicate this without causing danger to you or other traffic.

Reviewed reading for this question

Rule 106Highway Code rule · Flashing headlights and a leftward signal request a safe pull-over and engine switch-off.

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