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Revision question · Band 2 traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge
What should you do if there are flashing amber lights under a school warning sign?
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Reduce speed until you're clear of the area
Keep up your speed and sound the horn
Increase your speed to clear the area quickly
Wait at the lights until they change to green
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Reduce speed until you're clear of the areaThis was the right answer
The flashing amber lights are switched on to warn you that children may be crossing near a school. Slow down and take extra care, as you may have to stop.
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Rule 205Highway Code rule · The original school-warning and school-bus artwork was inspected. Reduce speed and expect children to cross or a bus to stop away from a scheduled stop.Rule 210Highway Code rule · The original school-warning and school-bus artwork was inspected. Reduce speed and expect children to cross or a bus to stop away from a scheduled stop.