Freeway drivingQuestion 211 of 328

What is the job of the acceleration lane on a freeway entrance?

  1. To reach the speed of freeway traffic before you merge
  2. To stop and wait for a gap
  3. To pass slow traffic on the ramp
  4. To park if the freeway is full
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Correct answer: To reach the speed of freeway traffic before you merge

Use the lane to build speed. Signal and merge smoothly when you match the traffic.

Source: The Official MTO Driver's Handbook (Ontario Ministry of Transportation), Freeway driving, Entering a freeway

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026