Lane Shift Right Sign
Lanes shift to the right ahead, typically in construction zone
What to do
Follow pavement markings and shift right as directed.
Tips
Watch for construction equipment and workers.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
Show the answer
Follow pavement markings and shift right as directed.
Common mistake
Not reducing speed in construction zones
About construction signs
Construction and work-zone signs are orange with black symbols. They mark temporary conditions — lane shifts, flaggers, reduced speeds — and fines are often doubled in work zones. Test questions focus on how to respond safely around workers and equipment.
Practice the rule this sign carries
A 'Flagger Ahead' sign in a construction zone means:
- A. A flagger is ahead — follow their directions
- B. A warning flag marks the work zone edge
- C. The road is one lane ahead — traffic alternates
- D. Signals replace the flagger ahead
Show answer
A. A flagger is ahead — follow their directions — A 'Flagger Ahead' sign warns that a person controlling traffic (flagger) is at an upcoming point in the work zone. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop — flaggers have full legal authority to control traffic.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Revision 1 (December 2025) — Section 6H.15 — Flagger Signs (W20-7 and W20-7a) · verified 2026-07-27
Frequently asked questions
What does the Lane Shift Right Sign mean?
Lanes shift to the right ahead, typically in construction zone
What should you do at a Lane Shift Right Sign?
Follow pavement markings and shift right as directed.
Reference standard: Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices ↗. State and local agencies may add rules or operating times, so follow the complete posted sign where you drive. How DMV Prep sources content.
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