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Revision question · Road and traffic signs
What do the long white lines along the centre of the road mean?
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Bus lane
Hazard warning
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The centre of the road is usually marked by a broken white line, with lines that are shorter than the gaps. When the lines become longer than the gaps, this is a hazard warning line. Look well ahead for these, especially when you're planning to overtake or turn off.
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Rule 127Highway Code rule · The actual long white segments and short gaps are hazard warnings, unlike the short normal centre-line segments and yellow edge lines.Hazard warning line See Rule 127Road marking · The actual long white segments and short gaps are hazard warnings, unlike the short normal centre-line segments and yellow edge lines.