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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.
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