Right Lane Closed Ahead Sign
The right lane is closed ahead due to construction
What to do
Merge left when safe before lane closure.
Tips
Merge early and use zipper merge technique.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
Show the answer
Merge left when safe before lane closure.
Common mistake
Waiting until last minute to merge
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 questions about this sign
This orange right-lane-closed sign warns that:
- A. The right exit ramp is closed ahead
- B. The right shoulder is available for passing
- C. The right lane is reserved for trucks
- D. The right lane is closed ahead due to construction
Show answer
D. The right lane is closed ahead due to construction — This sign gives drivers advance notice that the right lane will be closed ahead for construction, so they should merge left early and safely before reaching the closure.
Universal rule · checked against MUTCD 11th Edition, Part 6 — Temporary Traffic Control — Temporary Traffic Control — Construction Signs · verified 2026-08-01
Frequently asked questions
What does the Right Lane Closed Ahead Sign mean?
The right lane is closed ahead due to construction
What should you do at a Right Lane Closed Ahead Sign?
Merge left when safe before lane closure.
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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