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Road markings and lightsQuestion 106 of 424
A person seen from behind with one arm out to the side and red arrows above and below the hand pointing up and down

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

  1. Slow down or stop
  2. Turn right
  3. Turn left
  4. Speed up
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Correct answer: Slow down or stop

An arm held out to the side and moved up and down means the person plans to slow down or stop.

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