Mandatory direction arrows: what it means

What it means

These arrows show that you may only proceed (go) in the direction indicated by the arrow in your lane.

What you must do

Choose the correct lane in time to travel in the direction you want to go.

Where you see it

On any road before an intersection.

Remember

The arrow in your lane is the only way you may go.

Make sure that other traffic is obeying the arrows in their lanes.

Check your blind spot before you turn right. A vehicle in the lane next to you may have a right-turn arrow in its lane. Make sure that it is not carrying straight on.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   Where on a road are mandatory direction arrows marked?

   • A In the middle of an intersection
   • B Immediately after an intersection
   • C Before an intersection
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   Answer: C: Before an intersection

   Mandatory direction arrows are marked on the road before an intersection.

2. Question 2

   Which road marking shows that a driver may only proceed in the direction indicated in the driver's lane?

   

   

   

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   Answer: Picture A

   Mandatory direction arrows show that you may only go in the direction of the arrow in your lane.

3. Question 3

   You intend to turn right at the next intersection. Mandatory direction arrows are marked in the lanes ahead. What must you do?

   • A Change lanes inside the intersection
   • B Choose the correct lane in time
   • C Turn right from whichever lane you are in
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   Answer: B: Choose the correct lane in time

   You must choose the correct lane in time to travel in the direction you want to go.