Ontario G1 Knowledge Test — G1 Practice Question
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Rules of the Road
When you are merging onto a freeway from the acceleration lane, you should:
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Correct Answer: B. Match the speed of freeway traffic, signal, and merge into a gap
Acceleration lanes exist to let you reach freeway speed. Stopping at the end is dangerous — the driver behind you may not expect it. Slow merging forces faster traffic to brake. Match speed, use the mirror and shoulder check, then merge.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Stop at the end of the lane and wait for a large gapStopping at the end of a ramp risks a high-speed rear-end collision.
- C.Drive slowly so freeway traffic can slow for youSlower-than-freeway speed causes braking chain reactions.
- D.Flash your lights at the driver on the freewayFlashing lights is not a merge signal.