When you enter traffic from a stop, you:

Should wait for the first vehicle to pass, then pull into the lane.
Should wait until there are no other vehicles in sight.
Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic.
Should drive slower than other traffic for 200 feet.
Explanation

When you enter traffic from a stop, it’s important to have a large enough gap to safely accelerate to the speed of surrounding vehicles. This ensures that you can merge smoothly into the flow of traffic without causing disruptions or creating a hazard.

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