You’re approaching a junction where the traffic lights aren’t working. What should you do when a police officer gives this signal?

A: Turn left only

B: Turn right only

C: Continue ahead only

D: Stop at the stop line

When a police officer or traffic warden is directing traffic, you must obey them. They’ll use the arm signals shown in The Highway Code. Learn what these signals mean and obey them.

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