Great Britain Theory Test Coach
Hazards and alertnessQuestion 258 of 424

You see a Road Works Ahead sign. What should you do?

  1. Speed up to pass the works quickly
  2. Take extra care and look for more signs that give specific instructions
  3. Ignore it until you see workers
  4. Stop and wait for a signal
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Correct answer: Take extra care and look for more signs that give specific instructions

Take extra care and look for more signs. They protect you and the road workers.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Road works, level crossings and tramways (288 to 307), Rule 288

Practice hazards and alertness

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026