Which action is appropriate when lane ahead is closed?

Which action is appropriate when lane ahead is closed?

• A. Proceed in the lane
• B. Turn around
• C. Do not proceed in the lane
• D. Speed up

Answer: (C)

When a lane ahead is closed, you must not drive in that lane. The closure is there for safety—to protect road workers, barriers, and other traffic. The correct approach is to slow down and merge into the adjacent open lane in good time, using your mirrors and indicators to find a safe gap and complete the merge smoothly. Continuing in the closed lane would create a hazard, while speeding up or trying to “outrun” the closure would also increase risk. Turning around isn’t the standard response in normal traffic when signage shows a lane is closed; instead, merge safely into the lane that remains in use.

When a lane ahead is closed, you must not drive in that lane. The closure is there for safety—to protect road workers, barriers, and other traffic. The correct approach is to slow down and merge into the adjacent open lane in good time, using your mirrors and indicators to find a safe gap and complete the merge smoothly. Continuing in the closed lane would create a hazard, while speeding up or trying to “outrun” the closure would also increase risk. Turning around isn’t the standard response in normal traffic when signage shows a lane is closed; instead, merge safely into the lane that remains in use.