You want to exit the motorway. What is the right course of action in this situation?

You made the right choice by selecting answer 1: moving into the left-hand lane. On German motorways, when approaching roadworks or construction vehicles blocking the right lane, you must change to the left lane if it’s safe to do so. This allows you to safely bypass obstacles. It is not correct to continue on the hard shoulder or to expect oncoming traffic, since the motorway is divided and only one direction of travel is allowed. Always watch for road signs and markings guiding lane changes in such situations. This rule ensures smooth traffic flow and safety for all road users.