Flashing arrow board

What do the flashing lights on this arrow board tell you?

1. A police check stop is ahead
2. The direction to follow (Correct answer) ✓
3. Left turns are not allowed ahead
4. The lane is reserved for buses

Explanation: On a flashing arrow board, the lights on the arrow show the direction traffic should follow, usually to move out of a closed lane.

You see this arrow board flashing ahead. Which action is NOT safe?

1. Speeding up to get past the board before changing lanes (Correct answer) ✓
2. Slowing down early
3. Checking your mirrors and blind spot
4. Moving over the way the arrow points when it is safe

Explanation: The flashing arrow shows the direction to follow. Slow down and move over when it is safe; speeding up toward a closed lane leaves less time and space to merge.

You see this arrow board flashing in your lane ahead. What should you do?

1. Slow down and move over in the direction of the arrow when it is safe (Correct answer) ✓
2. Stop beside the board until it stops flashing
3. Turn left at the next intersection
4. Speed up and pass the board quickly

Explanation: The flashing arrow shows the direction to follow, usually because your lane is closed. Slow down and merge the way it points when safe.