Rule 281 Test

These questions are based on Highway Code Rule 281. There are 5 questions in this test. You need to answer 4 out of 5 to pass. Answers may be reviewed after each question or at the end of the test. Good luck!

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1. What color are the rear-facing flashing lights of police vehicles? Give one answer

A Blue and white
B Green and red
C Red and amber
D Red and blue

Correct Answer: D Red and blue
Explanation: Police vehicles use rear-facing flashing red and blue lights as indicated in Highway Code Rule 281.

2. What should you do if you see emergency or incident support vehicles? Give one answer

A Ignore them
B Increase speed
C Only stop if instructed
D Slow down and prepare to stop

Correct Answer: D Slow down and prepare to stop
Explanation: You should slow down and be prepared to stop, as there may be an incident ahead.

3. Who can give directions to pass an incident or blockage? Give one answer

A Any bystander
B Incident support staff
C Police or traffic officers
D Vehicle passengers

Correct Answer: C Police or traffic officers
Explanation: Only police officers or traffic officers are authorized to give directions in such situations.

4. Under which laws must you follow directions from police or traffic officers? Give one answer

A Highway Code only
B Local traffic laws
C No specific law
D Road Traffic Act 1988 and Traffic Management Act

Correct Answer: D Road Traffic Act 1988 and Traffic Management Act
Explanation: Directions must be followed under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Traffic Management Act.

5. What lights do traffic officers use in emergency situations? Give one answer

A Blue and white
B Green and yellow
C Red and amber
D Red and blue

Correct Answer: C Red and amber
Explanation: Traffic officers use rear-facing flashing red and amber lights in these situations.