Road markings and lightsQuestion 95 of 424
Two round red lamps side by side in a black box, one bright and one dim, with short lines around the bright lamp

What must you do when you see these lights?

  1. Slow down and give way
  2. Stop
  3. Drive on with care
  4. Stop only if you see a train
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Correct answer: Stop

Red lights that flash one after the other mean stop. Do not drive on.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Light signals controlling traffic, Flashing red lights

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026