Merging on Highways

Learn highway merging techniques, acceleration lane usage, and yielding rules for safe lane entry.

What You Need to Know About Merging on Highways

Use the Acceleration Lane

Build speed in the acceleration lane to match highway traffic before merging.

Find Your Gap

Look for a safe gap in traffic. Signal and adjust speed to enter the gap smoothly.

Yield to Highway Traffic

Merging traffic must yield to vehicles already on the highway. Don't force your way in.

Smooth Entry

Merge at the same speed as highway traffic. Avoid stopping at the end of the acceleration lane.

DMV Test Tips for Merging on Highways

  • 1.Start looking for gaps early as you travel down the acceleration lane
  • 2.Match the speed of traffic - merging slowly is dangerous
  • 3.Use your turn signal to show your intention to merge
  • 4.Don't stop at the end of the on-ramp unless absolutely necessary

Common Merging on Highways Questions on DMV Tests

Who has the right of way when merging onto a highway?

Vehicles already on the highway have the right of way. Merging traffic must yield and find a safe gap.

What speed should you be going when merging?

Match the speed of traffic on the highway. Use the acceleration lane to build speed.

What if there's no gap to merge into?

Slow down in the acceleration lane to let traffic pass, then accelerate to match speed when a gap opens.

All Study Topics

Traffic Signs

Master all traffic signs for your DMV test. Learn regulatory, warning, and guide signs with visual examples and practice questions.

Right of Way Rules

Understand who has the right of way in every driving situation. Learn intersection rules, yielding, and priority at stops.

Speed Limits

Know the speed limits for every road type. Learn default limits, school zones, and when to reduce speed for safety.

Parking Rules

Master parking regulations including distances from hydrants, curb colors, parallel parking, and hill parking techniques.

DUI & Alcohol Laws

Understand DUI laws, BAC limits for all drivers, implied consent, and penalties for impaired driving.

Road Markings

Learn what road markings mean - lane lines, edge lines, crosswalks, and special lane markings explained.

Safe Driving Practices

Essential defensive driving techniques, following distance rules, and how to drive safely in all conditions.

Emergency Situations

What to do in emergencies - brake failure, skidding, tire blowouts, and accident procedures explained.

Headlight Usage

When and how to use headlights, high beams, and fog lights. Learn the rules for safe nighttime driving.

Turning & Lane Changes

Master turning techniques, U-turns, lane changes, and signaling requirements for your DMV test.

Highway Driving

Learn highway merging, lane usage, passing rules, and safe interstate driving techniques.

School Zones & Buses

Know the rules for school zones, when to stop for school buses, and how to keep children safe.

Parallel Parking

Master parallel parking for your DMV road test. Step-by-step instructions, common mistakes, and practice tips.

Three-Point Turn

Learn how to execute a perfect 3-point turn (K-turn) for your driving test with detailed instructions.

Railroad Crossing Rules

Know when to stop at railroad crossings, warning signs, and safety rules for trains on the DMV test.

Blind Spots & Mirrors

Understand blind spots, proper mirror adjustment, and how to safely check before changing lanes.

Roundabouts

How to navigate roundabouts safely - yielding rules, lane selection, and signaling requirements.

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