Highway code stopping procedures

Where do Traffic Officers have the power to stop vehicles?

• Trunk roads in Wales
• Motorways and some 'A' class roads in England
• Local roads in Scotland
• All roads in the UK

What should you do if a Traffic Officer flashes amber lights from behind?

• Turn on your hazard lights
• Pull over to the side
• Ignore them
• Speed up

What should you do if a Traffic Officer wants to stop your vehicle on safety grounds?

• Speed up
• Pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so
• Continue driving at the same speed
• Ignore them

When should you flash your headlights while driving?

• Never
• To intimidate other road users
• To let other road users know that you are there
• To convey a message to other road users

When must a driver pull over and stop their vehicle when signaled by an officer?

• Only on weekends
• Only if they feel like it
• When it is safe to do so
• Never pull over

What signals do Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Officers use to stop a vehicle?

• Flashing blue lights
• Flashing amber lights
• Flashing green lights
• Flashing red lights

What should you do if a Traffic Officer directs you to pull over to the side by pointing and/or using the left indicator?

• Speed up
• Stop immediately
• Continue driving
• Switch off your engine

What is the consequence of not complying with the directions of Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Officers?

• A fine
• A warning letter
• No consequence
• Possible offence

What must you do when you see traffic light signals and traffic signs giving orders?

• Ignore them
• Obey them
• Take a picture of them
• Drive faster

When should you use your horn while driving?

• At all times
• Only when stationary
• While your vehicle is moving and you need to warn other road users
• When driving in a built-up area at night