Lane reduction arrows: what it means

What it means

Lane reduction arrows warn that the number of traffic lanes is reduced (there are fewer lanes ahead). WM6.1 warns that the lanes are reduced from the left.

What you must do

Change lanes in time if the lane you are travelling in ends.

Where you see it

On a multi-lane carriageway (a roadway with more than one lane).

Remember

Fewer lanes ahead: if your lane ends, change lanes in time.

There are three lane reduction markings:

• WM6.1: the lanes are reduced from the left
• WM6.3: the lanes are reduced from the right
• WM6.2: the lanes are reduced from both sides

Where two lanes end from both sides, check both blind spots. Make sure no other vehicle is also changing lanes.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   On which type of road are lane reduction arrows found?

   • A On a gravel road
   • B On a single-lane road
   • C On a multi-lane carriageway
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   Answer: C: On a multi-lane carriageway

   Lane reduction arrows are found on a multi-lane carriageway, a road with more than one lane.

2. Question 2

   Which road marking warns that the number of traffic lanes is reduced?

   

   

   

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   Answer: Picture A

   Lane reduction arrows warn that there will be fewer traffic lanes.

3. Question 3

   Which ONE of the following is NOT a side from which lane reduction arrows warn that the traffic lanes are reduced?

   • A From the left side
   • B From the rear
   • C From both sides
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   Answer: B: From the rear

   The arrows warn of lanes reduced from the left, the right or both sides, never from the rear.