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

When are you allowed to stop on a motorway?

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If you need to walk and get fresh air

If you wish to pick up hitchhikers

When there's a red cross with flashing red lights above every lane

When you need to use your mobile telephone

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When there's a red cross with flashing red lights above every laneThis was the right answer

You must stop if there's a red cross with red lights flashing above every lane on the motorway. However, if the signs over any of the other lanes don't show this signal, you may move into one of those lanes and continue, if it's safe to do so.

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Rule 258Highway Code rule · The original red-X artwork was inspected. Never pass a red X in its lane; if every lane shows it, stop.Know Your Traffic Signs: motorway signs and signalsReviewed guidance summary · The original red-X artwork was inspected. Never pass a red X in its lane; if every lane shows it, stop.

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