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MotorwaysQuestion 201 of 424

There is a red X above your lane. What must you do?

  1. Stop in the lane and wait for it to open
  2. Drive on in the lane at a reduced speed
  3. Move safely to an open lane
  4. Use the lane only if it looks clear
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Correct answer: Move safely to an open lane

You must not drive in a closed lane. Follow the signs ahead and move to an open lane in good time.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Motorways (253 to 274), Rule 258

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026