What should you do when entering a freeway?

When entering a freeway, accelerating to match the speed of the traffic is crucial for ensuring a smooth and safe merge. Freeways have higher speed limits compared to surface streets, and vehicles upon entering need to integrate into the existing traffic flow. Speeding up allows you to align yourself with other vehicles, minimizing disruption and reducing the risk of accidents that can occur if you enter at a significantly slower speed.

Failing to match the speed of traffic can create hazardous situations, such as causing other drivers to brake suddenly or swerve to avoid you, which can lead to collisions. Therefore, the best practice is to use the on-ramp acceleration lane to reach an appropriate speed that matches the vehicles already on the freeway before merging carefully into traffic. This ensures not only your safety but the safety of others on the road.