Great Britain Theory Test Coach
Road markings and lightsQuestion 104 of 424

When may you use arm signals?

  1. Instead of indicators on every journey
  2. Only when you drive at night
  3. When indicators are not used, or to back them up
  4. Only when you drive on a motorway
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Correct answer: When indicators are not used, or to back them up

Use arm signals when you do not use indicators. You may also use them to back up indicators and brake lights.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026