When changing lanes on a freeway, you should:
|
Slow down before you start to change lanes.
|
|
|
Change lanes quickly to avoid holding up traffic behind you.
|
|
|
Signal for at least five seconds.
|
|
|
Assume there is enough space for your vehicle, if you signal first.
|
Explanation
When changing lanes on a freeway, you should signal at least five seconds before making your move. Signaling well in advance allows other drivers to anticipate your actions and adjust accordingly, which is especially important at high speeds. Always change lanes one at a time to ensure safety and avoid disrupting the flow of traffic.
Answer Statistics
🟢 This question is easy — 14% of our users get this question wrong.
Other questions in the same category: Highway Driving Techniques
To avoid merging traffic from the right, drivers traveling on multi-lane highways should:What should you check for when you leave an expressway?When driving on an interstate highway, drivers must know that:City driving is more dangerous than expressway driving because of the:Ramp signals:When changing lanes on an interstate, drivers should:If the entrance lane is too short to allow acceleration to expressway speed, you should:When exiting a highway, you should slow down:Weaving in and out of freeway lanes during heavy traffic:When you see a sign indicating that you are approaching your exit, you should:
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: