Delaware Driver Education State Practice Test

What action should be taken when merging traffic from the right is indicated?

1. Speed up to avoid merging

2. Slow down and allow merging vehicles

3. Honk to warn merging traffic

4. Change to the left lane immediately

The correct answer is: Slow down and allow merging vehicles

When merging traffic from the right is indicated, it is important to slow down and allow the merging vehicles to enter the lane safely. This action promotes a safer merging process and helps prevent accidents. When merging, drivers on the roadway should create space for the vehicles that are attempting to join the traffic flow. This often involves slightly reducing speed to create a gap that gives the merging vehicles the opportunity to join without forcing them to adjust their speed drastically. This approach not only shows courtesy to fellow drivers but also aligns with defensive driving principles, which emphasize anticipating the actions of others and adjusting your own driving behavior accordingly. By allowing merging vehicles onto the roadway, you're maintaining a smoother and safer traffic flow, reducing the risk of collision that could occur if merging vehicles had to compete for lane space.