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Highway merge

Oklahoma interstates and turnpikes are fast. A timid 40 mph merge is as dangerous as a reckless one.

  1. 1Ramp is for speeding upCheck mirrors early. Signal. Build to highway speed.
  2. 2Find a gapGlance over the shoulder. Aim for a space, not a specific bumper.
  3. 3One smooth blendDo not stop at the end of the ramp. If you must, it is a last resort.
  4. 4Settle rightKeep right except to pass. If you miss the exit, take the next one.

What the examiner wants

  • Speed match
  • Signal and head check
  • No freeze at the gore point