What should you avoid doing on entrance ramps?

When merging onto a highway from an entrance ramp, the primary goal is to join the existing traffic flow smoothly and safely. Stopping on the entrance ramp can create a dangerous situation. If you stop, you may not have a clear view of the merging traffic and could obstruct vehicles that are attempting to enter or blend into the flow.

Proper merging requires assessing the speed and spacing of vehicles already on the highway. Therefore, a driver should only consider stopping if there’s absolutely no gap in traffic where merging is possible. This option emphasizes maintaining a steady flow when entering the highway, aligning your speed with other vehicles, and being aware of the dynamics of highway traffic.

In contrast, driving slowly to merge could cause challenges for both the merging driver and the drivers already on the highway, while using turn signals is essential for communicating intentions but does not address the primary concern of maintaining traffic flow. Accelerating to the speed limit is also necessary; however, it needs to be done in conjunction with assessing the traffic situation. Thus, stopping on entrance ramps should be avoided unless absolutely necessary.