Great Britain Theory Test Coach
Road markings and lightsQuestion 107 of 424
A police officer in a high-visibility jacket facing forward with one arm raised straight up and the hand open

A police officer faces you and gives the signal in the picture. What must you do?

  1. Slow down and go on with care
  2. Stop
  3. Turn left
  4. Flash your lights and go on
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Correct answer: Stop

A raised hand towards approaching traffic is a stop signal. You must obey it.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Signals by authorised persons, Police officers, Stop

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026