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