Turns and lanesQuestion 226 of 312

As you enter an acceleration lane to join a highway, what should you do?

  1. Turn on your signal light
  2. Stop at the start of the lane
  3. Switch on your hazard lights
  4. Move onto the shoulder
Show answer

Correct answer: Turn on your signal light

A signal tells other drivers that you plan to merge. Then you speed up to match highway traffic.

Source: Prince Edward Island Driver's Handbook (revised spring 2011), Chapter 4: Driving on the Highway: Merging, page 107

Practice turns and lanes

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026