When merging onto a highway you should:

Question: When merging onto a highway you should:

Answer options:

• Drive slowly and force others to brake ✅ Match the speed of traffic and merge into a safe gap
• Stop at the end of the ramp
• Use the shoulder as a travel lane

Correct answer: Match the speed of traffic and merge into a safe gap

Explanation: Under Québec’s Highway Safety Code, the acceleration lane is designed for drivers to match the speed of highway traffic and merge smoothly when safe. This prevents disrupting the flow of vehicles already on the highway. Stopping at the end of the ramp or driving too slowly creates a major rear-end collision hazard, while driving on the shoulder is illegal. On the SAAQ knowledge test, examiners frequently assess your understanding of highway entry procedures, so remember that the key is matching flow speed, signaling early, and identifying a safe gap to maintain overall road safety.