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You are travelling in lane 3 of a smart motorway under active traffic management when overhead signals indicate an upcoming lane closure ahead due to a hazard. In what sequential order should you carry out the following actions to comply safely with the Highway Code?

  1. 1Observe the overhead gantry displaying a reduced mandatory speed limit in a red circle alongside a diagonal lane-change arrow above lane 3.
  2. 2Reduce your speed smoothly to comply with the new mandatory speed limit and indicate your intention to move into the adjacent open lane.
  3. 3Perform thorough mirror and blind-spot checks, then merge smoothly into the open adjacent lane when a safe gap appears.
  4. 4Ensure your vehicle has completely vacated lane 3 before passing beneath the gantry displaying the illuminated Red X symbol.
  5. 5Continue driving in the open lane at or below the variable speed limit, maintaining safe separation distance and not re-entering lane 3.

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The correct sequence begins with identifying the early warning gantry signal and speed reduction, followed by reducing speed and indicating, checking mirrors and blind spots to merge safely, completing the lane change before reaching the Red X gantry, and finally continuing in the open lane at the mandatory variable speed limit.
When approaching a smart motorway lane closure under active traffic management, safe driving protocol requires early identification of gantry warnings, immediate compliance with the reduced mandatory speed limit, clear signalling and mirror checks to merge into an open lane, full clearance of the closing lane prior to passing the Red X gantry, and continued adherence to variable limits in the open lane.

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1
Identify the overhead Active Traffic Management signal displaying a reduced mandatory speed limit in a red circle and a diagonal lane-change arrow.
You receive early notification of the legal speed reduction and the upcoming lane closure.
Early awareness under active traffic management allows sufficient road space to execute a safe lane transition without harsh braking.
2
Decelerate smoothly to match the mandatory speed limit displayed on the gantry and activate your direction indicator.
Your vehicle complies with the enforceable speed limit and clearly signals your intended manoeuvre to surrounding traffic.
Variable speed limits shown inside red rings are legally binding immediately upon passing the gantry.
3
Perform mirror and blind-spot checks and merge into the adjacent open lane when a safe gap is available.
Your vehicle transitions safely into the open lane without disrupting traffic flow.
Proper observation prevents side-swipe collisions and allows surrounding drivers to accommodate your merge.
4
Complete the lane change fully before reaching the gantry displaying the illuminated Red X sign.
You avoid unlawfully driving in a closed lane.
Highway Code Rule 258 makes driving beneath or beyond a Red X illegal, punishable by an automatic fine and penalty points.
5
Maintain your position in the open lane at or below the variable speed limit while maintaining a safe following distance.
Traffic flow past the incident area remains orderly and safe.
Closed lanes must remain clear of all unauthorized traffic until overhead signals explicitly reopen them.

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Smart Motorway Active Traffic Management Lane Closure and Red X Compliance Procedure
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