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

A police car is following you. What should you do if the police officer flashes the headlights and points to the left?

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Turn at the next left

Stop on the left

Continue your journey

Move over to the left

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Stop on the leftThis was the right answer

You must obey signals given by police officers, traffic officers, traffic wardens and signs used by school crossing patrols. When a police officer signals to you to stop, you should stop safely on the left and switch off your engine.

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Rule 219Highway Code rule · Make room for emergency vehicles only through a safe, legal manoeuvre and obey a police stop signal.

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