Great Britain Theory Test Coach
Rules of the roadQuestion 112 of 424

A police car behind you flashes its headlights and points left. What must you do?

  1. Speed up to find a lay-by
  2. Stop at once where you are
  3. Pull over and stop when it is safe, then switch off your engine
  4. Slow down but keep your engine running
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Correct answer: Pull over and stop when it is safe, then switch off your engine

Stop at the side of the road when it is safe. Then turn off your engine.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders (103 to 158), Rule 106

Practice rules of the road

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026