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Rules of the roadQuestion 119 of 424

A broken white line along the road centre gets longer, with shorter gaps. What does this show?

  1. The road is ending
  2. A hazard ahead
  3. You may overtake freely
  4. A bus lane starts
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Correct answer: A hazard ahead

Long dashes and short gaps warn of a hazard ahead. Do not cross unless you can see it is clear.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders (103 to 158), Rule 127

Practice rules of the road

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026