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Difficulty: EasyCorrect Use of Vehicle Signals

According to The Highway Code, you may briefly use your vehicle's hazard warning lights while moving on a motorway to warn following drivers of a sudden hazard or severe slowdown ahead.

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The statement is true.
Rule 116 of The Highway Code states that hazard warning lights may be used while driving on a motorway or unrestricted dual carriageway to warn drivers behind of a hazard or severe obstruction ahead, provided they are switched off once the warning has been observed.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the relevant Highway Code regulation concerning the use of hazard warning lights.
Rule 116 of The Highway Code regulates when hazard warning lights may be used.
Drivers must only display hazard signals in situations explicitly permitted by road traffic regulations.
2
Determine whether an exception applies to vehicles moving on motorways.
Drivers are legally allowed to switch on hazard warning lights temporarily while in motion on a motorway or unrestricted dual carriageway to warn following traffic of an imminent danger or sharp deceleration ahead.
On high-speed roads, giving early warning prevents rear-end collisions by prompting following drivers to brake safely.

Key Concept

Correct use of hazard warning lights while driving on high-speed roads
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Correct Use of Vehicle Signals

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