Other types of vehicle
On the hard shoulder you see a recovery vehicle with a flashing amber beacon. What should you do?
- Stop behind it and offer help
- Treat it like an ambulance and pull over
- Slow down and give it plenty of room as you passCorrect
- Ignore it, as amber beacons mean nothing
Why?
Rule 225 of The Highway Code says a flashing amber beacon marks a slow-moving or stationary vehicle such as a recovery truck. It warns you to approach with caution, so ease off and leave extra space as you pass.
Highway Code rule 225