On entering an expressway from the right, which action helps you merge smoothly?

• A. Stay in the right lane.
• B. Speed up to blend with traffic in the right lane.
• C. Move one lane to your left.
• D. Close your eyes.

Answer: (C)

When you enter an expressway, the goal is to blend smoothly with the traffic already on the road. That means adjusting your speed to match the flow and safely moving into a lane where there is a gap. Shifting to the left into the adjacent lane is the best move because it places you into the same direction of travel as the other drivers and gives you room to complete the merge without blocking the ramp or forcing vehicles in the rightmost lane to brake. Before you move, signal, check your mirrors and blind spots, and ensure you have a safe gap.

Staying in the right lane can keep you in ramp traffic and make merging harder. Merely speeding up in the right lane without changing lanes can lead to a mismatch with the faster highway traffic. And obviously, closing your eyes is dangerous and not acceptable at all.