Great Britain Theory Test Coach
Hazards and alertnessQuestion 259 of 424

Traffic is queuing at road works. What should you not do?

  1. Use your mirrors
  2. Keep a safe distance
  3. Get in the correct lane early
  4. Switch lanes to overtake the queue
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Correct answer: Switch lanes to overtake the queue

Do not change lanes to overtake queuing traffic at road works.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026