What should you do when merging onto a highway?

What should you do when merging onto a highway?

• A. Accelerate to match traffic speed, signal, check mirrors and blind spots, and merge into a gap safely.
• B. Enter the highway without signaling.
• C. Stop before merging.
• D. Wait for others to yield.

Answer: (C)

When merging onto a highway, the aim is to blend with traffic smoothly and safely. Start by signaling your intention so others know you’re merging. Then accelerate in the ramp to match the speed of highway traffic. As you approach the merge point, check your mirrors and scan your blind spots for a safe gap. If you see one, steer smoothly into it and maintain a steady pace with a safe following distance from the vehicle ahead. Don’t brake abruptly or stop in the ramp, and don’t try to merge if there isn’t a safe gap. If no gap is available, wait in the ramp until it’s safe to merge.

When merging onto a highway, the aim is to blend with traffic smoothly and safely. Start by signaling your intention so others know you’re merging. Then accelerate in the ramp to match the speed of highway traffic. As you approach the merge point, check your mirrors and scan your blind spots for a safe gap. If you see one, steer smoothly into it and maintain a steady pace with a safe following distance from the vehicle ahead. Don’t brake abruptly or stop in the ramp, and don’t try to merge if there isn’t a safe gap. If no gap is available, wait in the ramp until it’s safe to merge.