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The preferred channel at a junction is indicated by:

  1. The height of the beacon

  2. The colour or symbol in the centre of the beacon

  3. The number on the beacon

  4. The direction the beacon is pointing

The correct answer is: The colour or symbol in the centre of the beacon

The preferred channel at a junction is indicated by the colour or symbol in the center of the beacon to guide drivers towards the appropriate direction. The height of the beacon, the number on the beacon, and the direction the beacon is pointing do not provide directional information and are not used to indicate the preferred channel. For example, the height of the beacon may vary depending on the location and visibility of the junction, the number on the beacon is typically used for identification purposes, and the direction the beacon is pointing may simply indicate the direction of the road without specifying a preferred channel. It is the colour or symbol in the center of the beacon that specifically designates the preferred channel.