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LEARNING TO DRIVE
How do I merge and drive on the highway?
Decision Maker → Learner Driver
QUICK ANSWER
Highway driving combines observation, speed control, space management, merging, lane position, and prediction at higher speeds.
WHAT THAT MEANS
Because situations develop faster, the thinking skills from earlier branches become even more important.
SUPPORTING ANSWER SECTIONS
Entering
Observe traffic, build an appropriate speed, and identify an opening.
On the highway
Maintain awareness farther ahead and around the vehicle.
Changing lanes
Plan early, signal, check, and move predictably.
Exiting
Recognize the exit early enough to position safely.
DRIVEx WAY OF THINKING
Notice surrounding traffic. Understand how it is moving. Predict conflicts. Recheck. Decide the safest next action. Reflect afterward.
WATCH
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Look farther ahead.
• Build appropriate speed before merging.
• Protect space.
• Make predictable movements.
• Never make a sudden move because you missed an exit.
YOU MAY ALSO BE WONDERING
How do I know when there is enough space to merge?
What if traffic makes merging difficult?
How do I change lanes at highway speed?
What if I miss my exit?