Traffic lights and pavement markingsQuestion 169 of 318

A signal arrow on a vehicle points to the right. What does it tell you?

  1. The vehicle will turn right soon
  2. The right lane is closed to all drivers
  3. You must stop until the arrow goes out
  4. A lane is blocked: use the lane on the right
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Correct answer: A lane is blocked: use the lane on the right

A signal arrow on a vehicle or trailer shows that a lane is blocked. The arrow points to the lane you must use, and you must take it with care.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 3, Road Signs and Traffic Signals > Signal lights > Work site lights, page 109

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026