When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, what should you generally do?

When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, the key action is to accelerate to the speed of traffic. This practice is crucial for safely merging onto the highway. Highways are designed for vehicles to travel at higher speeds, so matching the speed of existing traffic allows for a smoother and safer integration into the flow of vehicles.

The acceleration lane provides drivers with the necessary distance to build up speed before merging. By doing so, you minimize the risk of disrupting the flow of traffic, which could lead to dangerous situations. Being at or near the speed of traffic means that you can merge with less chance of causing accidents and enhances the overall efficiency of road use.

Other choices, such as significantly slowing down or stopping, can create hazards, as they may lead to collisions with vehicles already traveling on the highway. Yielding might be appropriate at certain entry points, but it should not come at the expense of hindering traffic flow or compromising safety by entering the highway at a lower speed than is safe.