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What are traffic signals?
Traffic signals are part of the UK road and traffic control system used to manage priority at junctions,
crossings and other conflict points on the road. They help you understand when you must stop, when you may
proceed, and when you should prepare to move, so you can plan your journey safely and confidently.
You'll usually see:
- Standard traffic light signals using red, amber and green aspects to control vehicle
movements at junctions.
- Filter arrows and advanced signals that allow specific movements, such as protected right or
left turns.
- Pedestrian, cycle and equestrian signals at crossings, showing when it is safe to cross and
when to wait.
- Special signals for buses, trams and lane control, used on bus routes and multi-lane roads.
Understanding these traffic signals is essential if you regularly drive in towns and cities, at complex junctions
or near busy crossings - and they can all appear in your DVSA driving theory test and hazard perception test.
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Source: Department for Transport - Know Your Traffic Signs. Contains public sector
information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.