If your lane is blocked, what should you do?

When your lane is blocked, yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles is the safest and most responsible action. This approach ensures that you do not create additional hazards on the road, as making sudden lane changes or continuing straight could lead to accidents or confrontations with other drivers. By yielding, you allow vehicles that may be merging or navigating around the blockage to proceed safely, promoting smoother traffic flow and reducing frustration for all drivers involved. This option reflects a key principle of defensive driving—maintaining awareness of your surroundings and making decisions that prioritize safety for yourself and others on the road.