Offside lane (of four) closed

Offside lane (of four) closed

Warns that the right-hand lane of a four-lane carriageway is closed ahead.

Warning signs for road work

What should you do?

Leave the right lane early and use the three remaining lanes.

How to recognise it

Orange diamond with three upward arrows on the left and one blocked bar on the right.

Common confusion

Three arrows mean three lanes stay open; only the outermost right lane is shut.

Explanation written by the My Driving Test editorial team using the Department of Transport Traffic Signs Manual conventions and the RSA Rules of the Road.

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Warning signs for road work
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Offside lane (of four) closed
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