Hazards and alertnessQuestion 239 of 424

You see the left indicator of a car ahead flashing. What should you remember?

  1. It always means the car will turn
  2. It means the car will stop
  3. It means you must overtake
  4. It may not have been cancelled
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Correct answer: It may not have been cancelled

An indicator can flash by mistake. Move only when you are sure it is safe.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders (103 to 158), Rule 104

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026