Driving theory test Highway Code - 16. Signals (Pages 70


	16, Signals (Pages 70 - 72)


	Light signals controlling traffic (Page 70) Signals to other road users (Page 71) Signals by authorised persons (Page 72)


	Light signals controlling traffic (Page 70)


	RED means 'Stop'. Wait behind the stop line on the carriageway

	GREEN means you may go on if the way is clear. Take special care if you intend to turn left or right and give way to pedestrians who are crossing


	RED AND AMBER also means 'Stop'. Do not pass through or start until GREEN shows

		AMBER means 'Stop' at the stopline. You may go on only if the AMBER appears after you have crossed the stop line or are so close to it that to pull up might cause an accident


	A GREEN ARROW may be provided in addition to the full green signal if movement in a certain direction is allowed before or after the full green phase. If the way is clear you may go but only in the direction shown by the arrow. You may do this whatever other lights may be showing. White light signals may be provided for trams

Flashing Red Lights

Alternately flashing red lights mean YOU MUST STOP.
At level crossings, lifting bridges, airfields, fire stations, etc


	Motorway signals




	Change lane



	Lane ahead closed




		Do not proceed further in this lane



	Reduced visibilty ahead




			Leave motorway at next exit



	Temporary maximum speed limit




		Temporary maximum speed limit and information message



	End of restriction


	Lane Signals




	Green arrow - lane available to traffic facing the sign. Red crosses - lane closed to traffic facing the sign. White diagonal arrow - change lanes in direction shown


	Signals to other road users (Page 71)




		I intend to move out to the right or turn right

	Brake light signals



		I am applying the brakes




		I intend to move in to the left or turn left or stop on the left

	Reversing light signals



		I intend to reverse


	The above signals should not be used except for the purposes described.

Arm signals

For use when direction indicator signals are not used, or when necessary to reinforce direction indicator signals and stop lights. Also for use by pedal cyclists and those in charge of horses.




	I intend to move in to the left or turn left




	I intend to move out to the right or turn right




	I intend to slow down or stop


	Signals by authorised persons (Page 72)


	Stop




		Traffic approaching from the front




	Traffic approaching from both front and behind




	Traffic approaching from behind


	To beckon traffic on




	From the side




	From the front




	From behind


	*In Wales, bilingual signs appear on emergency services vehicles and clothing


	Arm signals to persons controlling traffic




	I want to go straight on




	I want to turn left; use either hand




	I want to turn right

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