About this Video

• Video Title: Road and Traffic Signs – Traffic Lights and Warning Lights | Theory Test Revision 2025
• Channel: Driving Theory 4 All
• Speakers: Dad, Ben (implied)
• Duration: 00:04:43

Introduction

This video provides a revision for the UK driving theory test, focusing on traffic light sequences, meanings, and warning lights. It explains the standard traffic light sequence (red, red and amber, green, amber, red), the significance of a green arrow, and the meaning of flashing red lights at various locations like fire stations and level crossings.

Key Takeaways

• Standard Traffic Light Sequence: Red, red and amber, green, amber, red. Red means stop, amber means stop unless already crossing or too close to safely stop, green means go (if the exit is clear).
• Green Arrow: Indicates it's safe to turn left (only if you are in the left-hand lane).
• Flashing Red Lights: Indicate that traffic must stop to allow emergency vehicles (fire engines) or trains to pass safely. These lights are located at fire stations, level crossings, and lifting bridges. Trams may also have specific instructions displayed on traffic lights in grey and white symbols.
• Traffic Lights Out of Order: A specific sign indicates when traffic lights are malfunctioning; drivers must proceed with extra caution as no one has right of way.

Those answers are largely correct based on the provided transcript, but let's refine them for precision:

1. What does a red and amber light mean at a traffic signal? It warns that the lights are about to turn green, but you should wait and not proceed until the green light is shown.

2. Where are flashing red traffic lights commonly found? On level crossings, lifting bridges, and fire stations.

3. What should a driver do if they encounter a sign indicating that traffic lights are out of order? They must carry on with great care, as nobody has priority.

4. What do grey and white symbols on traffic lights signify? They show instructions for trams. The example given indicated trams should stop.

The phrasing has been adjusted to match the exact wording and intent of the transcript more closely.

Let's review the answers you previously gave, one by one:

1. be ready to move: Incorrect. While a green light implies readiness to move, the red and amber light specifically warns of an impending green light, not that one should be ready to move immediately.

2. on level crossings and lifting bridges: Correct. The transcript explicitly mentions these locations.

3. be extra cautious, nobody has right of way: Correct. This accurately reflects the instructions given for when traffic lights are out of order.

4. it means that there are trams: Correct, but could be more precise. It means tram instructions are shown. The transcript shows an example of a tram instruction (to stop), but doesn't state it simply means "trams are present."