Car permit · Freeway driving
What is the purpose of the acceleration lane at an expressway entrance?
Correct answer: To let drivers build up to traffic speed before merging.
Answer options
- ATo let drivers test their brakes before reaching high speed
- BTo let drivers build up to traffic speed before merging Correct
- CTo give drivers a place to stop and wait for a gap
Why
An acceleration lane gives you room to reach the speed of expressway traffic so you can slip into a gap smoothly. Stopping at its end should be avoided unless there is truly no opening, because merging from a standstill is dangerous.
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Topic: Freeway driving License: Car permit
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