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

What does a red traffic light mean?

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Drivers must stop behind the white stop line

Drivers may go straight on if there's no other traffic

Drivers may turn left if it's safe to do so

Drivers must slow down and prepare to stop if traffic has started to cross

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You must stop and wait behind the white stop line when the red traffic light is showing. The white line is generally positioned so that pedestrians have room to cross in front of waiting traffic. Don't move off while pedestrians are crossing, even if the lights change to green.

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Rule 175Highway Code rule · The original red-and-amber and advanced-stop-line artwork was inspected. Follow the light sequence, stop on amber when safe and never enter a blocked exit.Rule 176Highway Code rule · The original red-and-amber and advanced-stop-line artwork was inspected. Follow the light sequence, stop on amber when safe and never enter a blocked exit.

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