Class 4 Commercial Driver Practice · Question
When merging into heavy highway traffic from an on-ramp, what is the safest technique for a Class 4 driver?
Matching highway speed and merging into a safe gap minimizes disruption and reduces the risk of collisions in heavy traffic.
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Question: When merging into heavy highway traffic from an on-ramp, what is the safest technique for a Class 4 driver?
Answer options:
- Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a large gap. ✅ Accelerate to match the speed of highway traffic and merge when a safe gap is available.
- Enter the highway slowly, forcing other drivers to make space.
- Signal then merge immediately, assuming others will yield.
Correct answer: Accelerate to match the speed of highway traffic and merge when a safe gap is available.
Explanation: Matching highway speed and merging into a safe gap minimizes disruption and reduces the risk of collisions in heavy traffic.
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