Great Britain Theory Test Coach
Road markings and lightsQuestion 89 of 424
A traffic light with a black box and three round lamps, with only the top lamp lit in red

What does this traffic light signal mean?

  1. Slow down and be ready to stop
  2. Go if the way is clear
  3. Get ready to go
  4. Stop at the line and wait
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Correct answer: Stop at the line and wait

A red light means stop. Wait at the stop line painted on the road.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Light signals controlling traffic, Traffic light signals

Practice road markings and lights

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026