Which of the following is true about expressway entrance lanes?
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They allow entering drivers to adjust their speed to match the flow of traffic.
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Drivers should speed up to 70 mph when on an expressway entrance lane.
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Traffic on the expressway must yield the right-of-way to drivers merging from the entrance lane.
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They allow entering drivers to merge slowly into expressway traffic.
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Explanation
All expressway entrances consist of three basic parts: the entrance ramp, the entrance lane (also known as the acceleration lane), and the merging area. Expressway entrance lanes are designed to help drivers adjust their speed to match the flow of traffic, making merging safer. It is important to accelerate to the appropriate speed before merging, in order to avoid blocking the flow of traffic and to enter smoothly.
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