Great Britain Theory Test Coach
Hazards and alertnessQuestion 261 of 424

Road works vehicles with amber lights are moving on the road ahead. What should you do?

  1. Overtake them at once
  2. Sound your horn
  3. Give them extra room and be ready for them to slow or turn in
  4. Follow close behind to save time
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Correct answer: Give them extra room and be ready for them to slow or turn in

Vehicles with amber lights may slow down or turn into the works. Give them extra room.

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