When you enter traffic from a stop, you:

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