Highway drivingQuestion 74 of 235
You join a highway from an acceleration lane. What must you avoid?
- Using your signal light.
- Checking the gap in the traffic.
- Matching the speed of other traffic.
- Stopping or slowing down sharply.
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Correct answer: Stopping or slowing down sharply.
A vehicle that stops or slows down sharply in the merge area can be hit from behind. Blend in smoothly.
Source: Driver’s Guide: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Alberta, Spring 2026), Merging, page 75
Practice highway drivingQuestions last reviewed: 18 October 2026