Merging Safely onto Highways

The video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on safely merging onto highways. It emphasizes the importance of finding a suitable gap, using mirrors and quick glances to assess traffic, and understanding the challenges of merging when other cars are present. The tutorial also covers the differences between long and short merge lanes and offers practical tips for handling passing cars and ensuring safety during merges.

What is the minimum time gap you should have in front and behind when merging onto a highway?

• 3 seconds

• 2 seconds

• 4 seconds

• 1 second

Why is it important to make sure of a gap before committing to it?

• To avoid unnecessary stops

• To reduce travel time

• To save fuel

• Because aborting can be dangerous

What makes merging onto a highway particularly difficult?

• The highway is too wide

• The need to look ahead and behind simultaneously

• The highway is too narrow

• The speed limit is too high

What should you do if a car speeds up and closes the gap you intended to merge into?

• Stop immediately

• Find another gap quickly

• Merge anyway

• Honk to alert the driver

What is a common cause of merging accidents?

• Not using turn signals

• Collisions with a car ahead that is stopped

• Merging too slowly

• Driving too fast

What should you do if the merge lane is short?

• Merge immediately

• Speed up quickly

• Honk to alert other drivers

• Stop and wait for a clear path

Why is it important to ensure the way is clear before proceeding?

• To save time

• To avoid unnecessary stops

• To ensure safety and prevent crashes

• To conserve fuel

What should you do if a passing car may pull into the deceleration lane?

• Speed up to overtake

• Move to the right lane

• Slow down to allow entry

• Honk to alert the driver

What is the best move when you see a car passing you in the mirror?

• Honk to alert the driver

• Slow down to let the car enter

• Speed up

• Move to the left lane

What is required for any change in position on the road?

• Speeding up

• Slowing down

• Use of mirrors and quick looks behind

• Honking