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What colour of reflective studs is used to mark the edge of the main carriageway next to the hard shoulder?

  1. A
    White
  2. RedAnswer
  3. C
    Amber
  4. D
    Green

Answer

Red reflective studs mark the edge of the carriageway between the left-hand lane and the hard shoulder.
Red reflective studs are placed along the left-hand edge of the motorway carriageway to clearly separate the driving lanes from the hard shoulder, helping drivers stay within the carriageway in darkness or fog.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the motorway boundary being queried
The boundary between the running carriageway on the left and the hard shoulder.
Different colours of reflective studs are assigned to specific locations along the motorway to aid navigation in the dark or poor visibility.
2
Recall the official Highway Code colour coding for motorway studs
Red indicates the left edge next to the hard shoulder.
According to Highway Code Rule 132, red studs indicate the hard shoulder edge, white studs divide lanes, amber studs line the central reservation, and green studs mark slip roads.

Key Concept

Motorway Reflective Stud Colour Mappings
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