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

You see a vehicle with a flashing amber beacon ahead. What warning does this give you?

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The vehicle is slow-moving

The vehicle is carrying flammable goods

The vehicle is a doctor's car

The vehicle is a fire engine

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The vehicle is slow-movingThis was the right answer

Slow-moving vehicles, such as a salt spreader or breakdown vehicle, may use a flashing amber beacon. On unrestricted dual carriageways, vehicles with a maximum speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) or less must use a flashing amber beacon.

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Rule 225Highway Code rule · An amber beacon warns of a slow or obstructing vehicle; approach ready to reduce speed.

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