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Revision question · Band 2 traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge
What does this white arrow on the road mean?
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All traffic must turn left at the next junction
You may overtake on the left if it's safe to do so
Overtaking vehicles should return to the left
The road ahead has a camber to the left
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Overtaking vehicles should return to the leftThis was the right answer
This curved arrow on the road indicates the direction that traffic should pass solid double white lines that are coming up. These arrows are also used on the approach to hatch markings and low arched bridges. Sometimes the arrow may curve to the right.
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Rule 128Highway Code rule · The original curved-arrow artwork was inspected; it directs traffic past the approaching solid line or obstruction.Know Your Traffic Signs: road markingsReviewed guidance summary · The original curved-arrow artwork was inspected; it directs traffic past the approaching solid line or obstruction.