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Revision question · Band 2 traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge
What's the purpose of yellow crisscross lines at a junction?
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To make you more aware of the traffic lights
To guide you into position as you turn
To prevent the junction from becoming blocked
To show you where to stop when the lights change
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To prevent the junction from becoming blockedThis was the right answer
Box junctions are designed to keep junctions clear by preventing vehicles from stopping in the path of crossing traffic. A pupil should be taught not to enter the yellow-box area if their exit road isn't clear. The only exception is when a driver wants to turn right but is prevented from doing so by oncoming traffic.
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Rule 174Highway Code rule · The yellow-box artwork was inspected. Enter only with a clear exit, except to wait for oncoming traffic while turning right with the exit clear.
Sign no longer in the packRoad sign · The yellow-box artwork was inspected. Enter only with a clear exit, except to wait for oncoming traffic while turning right with the exit clear. · Not available in this content build