Proper acceleration, taking into account the posted speed, the traffic and weather conditions are key to smoothly driving onto a highway.
The unimaginable tragedy ending in the deaths of 15 seniors in that bus versus semi-truck crash last week on the Trans-Canada highway near Carberry, Manitoba, will raise many questions over the next 12 to 18 months as investigators painstakingly piece together how this horror unfolded.
It sounds ridiculously obvious, but when entering a busy highway at a standard intersection, which might be controlled only by a flashing red light or just a stop sign, use your eyes. In this context, I mean use them to also measure the speed and distance of passing vehicles. If you’re at a stage in your driving life where you’re having difficulty with perception of vehicles approaching at speed, then consider an alternative route onto the highway, such as an on-ramp, or at least travelling when traffic is lighter.Entrance ramps can be straight, curved, uphill, downhill, or level with the highway. The speed limit on the ramp can vary depending on the design and location. Adjust your speed according to the curve and slope of the ramp.
The worst case scenario happens when an entrance ramp driver fails to merge, then comes to a stop at the end of an on-ramp. It doesn’t happen often, but I’ve seen it several times in my driving life. Don’t do it. If there is an emergency, signal right and get onto the shoulder while being extra aware of cars behind you on the on-ramp.
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