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Match each UK traffic light signal phase with its correct meaning according to The Highway Code.

  • Steady RedYou must stop behind the stop line and wait.
  • Red and Amber showing togetherYou must wait behind the stop line and not proceed until green appears.
  • Steady GreenYou may go on if the way ahead is clear.
  • Steady AmberYou must stop unless you are so close to the stop line that pulling up might cause a collision.

Answer

Steady Red matches with stopping behind the stop line; Red and Amber matches with waiting behind the stop line until green appears; Steady Green matches with proceeding if the way is clear; Steady Amber matches with stopping unless unsafe to do so.
Under The Highway Code rules for light signals controlling traffic: Steady Red means stop behind the stop line; Red and Amber together warns that green will follow but strictly prohibits moving past the stop line; Steady Green permits you to go if the way is clear; Steady Amber means you must stop unless you are so close to the stop line that stopping might cause an accident.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Recall the legal requirement for red and stopping phases.
Steady Red commands an immediate stop; Red and Amber commands drivers to wait behind the line until green shows.
Both phases prohibit crossing the stop line under UK traffic law.
2
Recall the legal requirement for green and amber phases.
Steady Green permits movement if the exit is clear; Steady Amber requires stopping before the line unless stopping abruptly poses danger.
Amber acts as a warning to halt before the red phase begins.

Key Concept

UK Traffic Light Phases and Meanings
Estimated Time:45s
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Traffic Lights and Signals

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