If you are driving in the left lane and observe a lane reduction arrow painted on the road, what action should you take?

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This road marking is known as a lane reduction arrow (or merge arrow). Its function is to indicate that the lane you are driving in is about to end soon. Therefore, the correct action is to change lanes as soon as possible in the direction indicated by the arrow (usually to the right), always checking safety first using your mirrors. Why are the other options incorrect? Stopping is dangerous and unnecessarily obstructs traffic. Simply slowing down without changing lanes would lead you to the end of the lane without having performed the maneuver, creating a risky situation.

If you are driving in the left lane and observe a lane reduction arrow painted on the road, what action should you take?

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