Rules of the road
RIGHT LANECLOSED1/2 MILE
Level 4 · School, rail & work zones

What does the right lane closed ahead sign mean?

Right lane closed ahead

The right lane is closed ahead at the distance shown. Slow down and signal.

Why it looks like this

It gives you time to move over before you reach the work zone.

How to respond

  1. Slow down and signal.
  2. Merge out of the closed lane early when it is safe.
  3. In heavy traffic, follow signs that ask you to take turns at the merge point.
Common mistakeWaiting until the cones to move over.

See it on the road

From the work zone flagger lesson.

Watch it play out
Quick drill

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