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You are driving on a motorway at night. What do green reflective studs mark?

  1. A
    The boundary between the left edge of the carriageway and the hard shoulder
  2. The slip road entrances and exitsAnswer
  3. C
    The right-hand edge of the carriageway next to the central reservation
  4. D
    The lanes dividing traffic travelling in the same direction

Answer

Green reflective studs mark slip road entrances and exits.
According to The Official Highway Code, green reflective studs are placed between the main carriageway and slip roads or lay-bys to clearly highlight entry and exit points at night or in foggy conditions.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the colour of the reflective motorway studs in question
The question asks specifically about green reflective studs.
Different stud colours on UK motorways serve distinct navigational functions in poor visibility.
2
Match the specified colour to its official Highway Code definition
Green reflective studs indicate slip road junctions and lay-by openings.
Under Rule 132 of The Highway Code, green studs are positioned across the boundaries where traffic joins or leaves the main carriageway.

Key Concept

Motorway reflective stud colour classifications
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