When you want to enter a freeway, you should:

• A. Stop at the on-ramp and wait for a separate signal
• B. Use the on-ramp to accelerate and merge with traffic
• C. Enter directly from the shoulder
• D. Drive onto the on-ramp without signaling

Answer: (B)

Entering a freeway safely means using the on-ramp to accelerate to freeway speed and merge with the traffic flow. The ramp is designed to let you match the speed of surrounding vehicles so you can slip into a gap smoothly rather than forcing others to slow down orswer. As you approach, signal your intent, check mirrors and blind spots, and gauge a safe opening to blend in.

Using the shoulder to enter is dangerous and reserved for emergencies, and stopping on the ramp or waiting for a separate signal isn’t how merging is done. Merging without signaling hides your intentions from other drivers and increases the risk of a collision. So the right approach is to use the on-ramp to accelerate and merge with traffic.