Great Britain Theory Test Coach
Road markings and lightsQuestion 100 of 424

What does it tell you when the brake lights of the car ahead come on?

  1. The driver wants to turn left
  2. The driver wants to reverse
  3. The driver is using the brakes
  4. The driver is parking
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Correct answer: The driver is using the brakes

Brake lights show that the driver is braking. Be ready to slow down too.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Signals to other road users, Brake light signals

Practice road markings and lights

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026