What should you do when merging onto a highway?

What should you do when merging onto a highway?

• A. Signal, adjust speed to match traffic, and yield to vehicles already on the highway.
• B. Speed up quickly without signaling.
• C. Stop in the merge lane and wait.
• D. Enter the highway without considering traffic.

Answer: (A)

When merging onto a highway, you must communicate your intent, blend with the traffic, and yield to those already on the road. Signaling lets other drivers know you plan to enter. Then adjust your speed in the merging lane to match the flow of traffic so you can merge smoothly without forcing your way in. Yield to vehicles on the highway and wait for a safe gap before entering. Once on the highway, maintain a safe following distance and continue to monitor traffic. The other options fail because speeding up without signaling, stopping in the merge lane, or entering without considering traffic can disrupt flow and cause a collision.

When merging onto a highway, you must communicate your intent, blend with the traffic, and yield to those already on the road. Signaling lets other drivers know you plan to enter. Then adjust your speed in the merging lane to match the flow of traffic so you can merge smoothly without forcing your way in. Yield to vehicles on the highway and wait for a safe gap before entering. Once on the highway, maintain a safe following distance and continue to monitor traffic. The other options fail because speeding up without signaling, stopping in the merge lane, or entering without considering traffic can disrupt flow and cause a collision.