Revision question · Band 2 traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge

What should you do when you approach a bus signalling to move away from a bus stop?

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Get past before it moves

Allow it to move off, if it's safe to do so

Flash your headlights as you approach

Signal left and wave the bus on

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Allow it to move off, if it's safe to do soThis was the right answer

Give way to buses if you can do so safely, especially when they signal to move off from a bus stop. Look out for people who've just got off the bus, as they may try to cross the road. Don't try to accelerate past before the bus starts moving, and don't flash your headlights; other road users may be misled by this signal.

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Rule 223Highway Code rule · Give a signalling bus an opportunity to leave a stop when safe and watch for people crossing around it.

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