Great Britain Theory Test Coach
Road markings and lightsQuestion 77 of 424

You wait on a single yellow line while a friend gets out of your car. Is this allowed?

  1. No, you must never stop on yellow lines
  2. Only if you switch off the engine
  3. Only if you stay in the car
  4. Yes, you may stop while passengers get in or out
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Correct answer: Yes, you may stop while passengers get in or out

Yellow lines limit waiting. They do not ban a short stop while passengers get in or out.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Road markings, Waiting restrictions

Practice road markings and lights

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026