Slight Merge Right Sign
Road bears slightly right ahead
What to do
Stay in your lane and follow road to right.
Tips
Maintain safe following distance.
Test yourself
You see this sign while driving. What do you have to do?
Show the answer
Stay in your lane and follow road to right.
About warning signs
Warning signs are diamond-shaped and yellow with black symbols. They alert you to hazards ahead — curves, intersections, crossings — so you have time to slow down. On the DMV written test, expect several questions asking what a specific warning sign means and what action it calls for.
Practice the rule this sign carries
What is the 'zipper merge' technique at highway lane closures?
- A. Use the full closing lane and alternate turns at the merge point
- B. Merging immediately when you first see a lane-closed sign
- C. A technique only for trucks and buses, not passenger vehicles
- D. Cutting in front of other vehicles at the last possible moment
Show answer
A. Use the full closing lane and alternate turns at the merge point — The zipper merge is recommended by transportation agencies: use the entire length of the closing lane and take turns merging at the designated merge point, one vehicle at a time. It reduces backup length and improves traffic flow.
Universal rule · checked against NHTSA Ten Tips for Safe Driving — Safe Driving Basics · verified 2026-08-01
When should you NOT use the zipper merge?
- A. When construction workers are visible in the merging lane
- B. In all situations — early merging is always preferable
- C. During rush hour only
- D. When a 'Merge Now' or 'Stay in Lane' sign directs early merging
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D. When a 'Merge Now' or 'Stay in Lane' sign directs early merging — Follow posted signs. Some work zones post 'Merge Now' signs — in those cases, follow the sign's instructions. The zipper merge is recommended when signs don't specify, but always obey posted directions.
Universal rule · checked against NHTSA Ten Tips for Safe Driving — Safe Driving Basics · verified 2026-08-01
Frequently asked questions
What does the Slight Merge Right Sign mean?
Road bears slightly right ahead
What should you do at a Slight Merge Right Sign?
Stay in your lane and follow road to right.
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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