When you want to enter a freeway you should...

• A. Enter the freeway at or near the speed of the freeway traffic
• B. Enter as slowly as possible
• C. Stop at the ramp and wait for a signal
• D. Enter only after a police officer approves

Answer: (A)

Merging onto a freeway requires matching your speed to the flow of traffic so you can enter smoothly without forcing others to brake or swerve. On the entrance ramp you should accelerate to blend with freeway speeds, signal your intent, and look for a safe gap in traffic. Once you find a gap, adjust your speed to align with the traffic and merge into a suitable lane with enough space in front of you. After you’re on the freeway, maintain a safe following distance and stay aware of other vehicles to avoid abrupt braking or weaving. Jumping onto the ramp at a crawl or stopping on the ramp creates dangerous situations for drivers behind you, and waiting for permission or needing a police approval isn’t how merging works.