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Lane closed ahead

A lane ahead is closed for road work. Obey the speed limit and merge with traffic in the open lane.

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What should you do when you see this sign?

  1. Move into the closing lane to pass slower traffic
  2. Stop and wait for the lane to reopen
  3. Speed up to get ahead before the lane ends
  4. 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?

  1. Speed up to close the gap
  2. Adjust your speed to let them merge safely (Correct answer)
  3. Move onto the shoulder
  4. 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?

  1. The lane ends permanently
  2. The lane is closed for now because of road work (Correct answer)
  3. Only trucks must merge
  4. 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.

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