Freeway Driving
Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways,
expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the
safest
of all roads. But they have their own special rules.
The most important advice on freeway driving is:
Keep up with traffic and keep
to
the right. Drive
at
the
same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow.
Treat the left lane on
a
freeway as a passing lane.
At
the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads
to
the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as
you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin
to
check traffic.
Try
to determine where you expect
to
blend with the flow. Try
to
merge into the gap at
close
to
the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal,
check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as
often as necessary. Try
to
blend smoothly with the
traffic flow.
Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed
to
the posted limit or to the prevailing rate
if
it’s slower.
Stay in the right lane unless you want
to
pass.
Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use
your turn signal.
Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your
shoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehicle in
your “blind” spot.
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you
allow a reasonable following distance.
Expect
to move slightly slower at night.
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