Question 1663 · Truck theory test
When joining a motorway from a slip road, what should a driver do?
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Correct answer
Adjust speed to match that of the motorway traffic, and merge into a suitable gap.
Official explanation
When joining a motorway from a slip road, drivers should adjust their speed to that of the motorway traffic on the acceleration lane and merge into a suitable gap in Lane 1. Do not force other traffic to swerve or slow down to avoid your vehicle.
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- Safe & responsible driving · Multi-Lane Driving
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