Rules of the roadQuestion 115 of 424

Another driver flashes headlights at a junction. What should you do?

  1. Pull out at once
  2. Use your own judgement and go on with care
  3. Flash back and stay still
  4. Sound your horn and move off
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Correct answer: Use your own judgement and go on with care

Do not take a flash as an invitation to go. Check the road yourself.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders (103 to 158), Rule 111

Practice rules of the road

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026