Practice question

To enter an expressway safely, __________.

  1. Slow to a speed approximately 10 mph below the speed of the traffic on the expressway.
  2. Try to adjust your speed so that you can move into the traffic when you reach the end of the acceleration lane.
  3. Stop on the acceleration lane to yield the right-of-way to traffic on the expressway.
  4. All of the above

Answer: B — Try to adjust your speed so that you can move into the traffic when you reach the end of the acceleration lane.

To enter an expressway safely, it is essential to adjust your speed to match that of the traffic already on the expressway. This approach allows for a smoother and safer merge into the flow of vehicles, minimizing the risk of collisions and ensuring that you do not disrupt the speed of the surrounding traffic. When you enter the acceleration lane, your goal should be to accelerate as needed so that you can blend into the expressway traffic without forcing other drivers to change their speed or lane. This transition requires awareness of your surroundings and proper acceleration to ensure that you safely enter the expressway at an appropriate speed. Slowing down significantly below the expressway traffic speed or stopping in the acceleration lane can create dangerous conditions and hinder the movement of other vehicles. Therefore, the best practice is to adjust your speed appropriately as you approach the end of the acceleration lane, allowing for a seamless merge into the traffic.

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