Lane closed ahead
A lane ahead is closed for road work. Obey the speed limit and merge with traffic in the open lane.
3 practice questions use this sign.
Practice questions with this sign
What should you do when you see this sign?
- Move into the closing lane to pass slower traffic
- Stop and wait for the lane to reopen
- Speed up to get ahead before the lane ends
- Obey the speed limit and merge with traffic in the open lane (Correct answer)
Explanation: A lane ahead is closed for road work. Keep to the speed limit and merge smoothly into the lane that stays open.
After this sign you are in the open lane. A driver in the closing lane signals to merge in front of you. What should you do?
- Speed up to close the gap
- Adjust your speed to let them merge safely (Correct answer)
- Move onto the shoulder
- Stop in your lane
Explanation: Drivers in the closed lane must merge into the open lane. Adjusting your speed to leave a gap keeps traffic moving and helps prevent collisions.
This sign looks like the yellow RIGHT LANE ENDS sign. What does the orange colour tell you?
- The lane ends permanently
- The lane is closed for now because of road work (Correct answer)
- Only trucks must merge
- The lane is for buses only
Explanation: Orange means a temporary condition. This lane is closed for road work, so obey the speed limit and merge into the open lane.