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Difficulty: EasyRoad Markings

While driving along a single-carriageway road, you see curved white arrows painted along the centre of the carriageway pointing towards the left. What do these road markings instruct you to do?

  1. A
    Turn left immediately into the next adjoining side road
  2. Return to the left-hand lane because a hazard or solid line is aheadAnswer
  3. C
    Move into the left-hand lane only if your vehicle is towing a trailer
  4. D
    Overtake queuing vehicles on the left before the road narrows

Answer

Return to the left-hand lane because a hazard or solid line is ahead
Curved white arrows painted on the carriageway pointing to the left warn road users that they must return to the left-hand lane. This indicates that a hazard, junction, or solid double white line system is approaching where overtaking is unsafe or prohibited.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the marking type and location
The marking consists of curved white deflection arrows painted along the centre line of a single-carriageway road.
Recognising the geometry and placement distinguishes deflection warning arrows from junction lane discipline arrows.
2
Apply the relevant Highway Code regulation for central curved arrows
The arrows warn drivers overtaking or positioned towards the centre to move back to the left side of the carriageway.
Highway Code rules state that deflection arrows indicate an approaching hazard, road narrowing, or the start of a solid double white line system where crossing is prohibited.

Key Concept

Curved deflection arrow road markings
Estimated Time:45s
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