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A builder's skip is placed on the road. What must it have?

  1. A flashing white lamp
  2. Vertical red and yellow markings
  3. A red flag only
  4. A blue plate
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Correct answer: Vertical red and yellow markings

Builders' skips left in the road must also have these vertical markings. They help other drivers to see the skip.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Vehicle markings, Large goods vehicle rear markings

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026