Alberta Class 7 Learner Knowledge Test · Question
When merging onto a highway from an acceleration lane, you should:
An acceleration lane is provided so a merging vehicle can reach highway speed. The correct technique is to accelerate to match traffic, signal early, scan for a
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Question: When merging onto a highway from an acceleration lane, you should:
Answer options:
- Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a gap ✅ Accelerate to match the speed of traffic, signal, and merge into a safe gap
- Force your way in regardless of other vehicles
- Drive on the shoulder until traffic clears
Correct answer: Accelerate to match the speed of traffic, signal, and merge into a safe gap
Explanation: An acceleration lane is provided so a merging vehicle can reach highway speed. The correct technique is to accelerate to match traffic, signal early, scan for a gap, then merge smoothly. Stopping at the end of the ramp is dangerous and may cause a rear-end collision.
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