Turns and lanesQuestion 228 of 312

You merge from an acceleration lane. What speed is best when you enter the traffic?

  1. A much lower speed than the other traffic
  2. The speed limit of the road you left
  3. A little above the speed of the other traffic
  4. About the same speed as the other traffic
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Correct answer: About the same speed as the other traffic

A smooth merge needs a speed that matches the traffic flow.

Source: Prince Edward Island Driver's Handbook (revised spring 2011), Chapter 4: Driving on the Highway: Merging, page 106

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026