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Revision question · Band 2 traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge
You see white diagonal lines, bounded by broken lines, painted on the road. One of their uses is to protect traffic turning right. What other purpose do these markings have?
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To allow extra space for wide loads
To provide a space for emergency vehicles
To separate streams of traffic
To provide space for overtaking motorcyclists
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To separate streams of trafficThis was the right answer
Hatch markings bounded by broken white lines are designed to separate traffic lanes or to protect traffic turning right. Only drive into these areas if it's necessary and you can see that it's safe.
Reviewed reading for this question
Rule 130Highway Code rule · The original hatched-area artwork was inspected. A broken boundary permits entry only when necessary and safe; a solid boundary is more restrictive.Know Your Traffic Signs: road markingsReviewed guidance summary · The original hatched-area artwork was inspected. A broken boundary permits entry only when necessary and safe; a solid boundary is more restrictive.