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Follow the lighted arrow

What it means

A flashing arrow board at a work zone. Move in the direction of the lighted arrow, into the open lane, as soon as it is safe.

Orange signs mark construction zones and other temporary conditions.

Summarised from ICBC’s Learn to Drive Smart. Read the original: Signs signals and road markings ↗

How to recognise it

A black board of amber lights that form a large arrow, flashing to point left or right. It is often mounted on a work truck or trailer.

Where you will see it

Behind a closed lane at a work zone, or on a slow-moving maintenance vehicle.

What to do when you see it

  1. 1.Move in the direction of the arrow, into the open lane, as soon as it is safe.
  2. 2.Signal, check your mirrors and blind spot, and adjust your speed to find a gap.

On the knowledge test

The arrow is telling you the lane ahead is closed. Merge early rather than driving up to the board.

Practice questions for this sign

You see this lighted arrow board at a work zone. What should you do?