Turns and lanesQuestion 229 of 312

You drive on a highway with two lanes in your direction. A car on an acceleration lane wants to merge. What should you do if it is safe?

  1. Move to the left lane or slow down to make a gap
  2. Speed up to close the gap
  3. Stay in your lane and keep your speed
  4. Sound your horn
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Correct answer: Move to the left lane or slow down to make a gap

A courteous driver leaves the right lane clear or makes room so the merging driver can enter.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026