Road markings and lightsQuestion 105 of 424
A person seen from behind with one arm held straight out to the side at shoulder height, on the right of the picture

A person gives this arm signal. What do they intend to do?

  1. Turn left
  2. Slow down or stop
  3. Move in to the left
  4. Pull out to the right or turn right
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Correct answer: Pull out to the right or turn right

An arm held straight out to the right means the person plans to move right or turn right.

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