Highway and Expressway Driving Flashcards

When merging onto a Manitoba highway, what is the correct procedure?

Answer: Use the acceleration lane to match highway speed and merge smoothly into a gap in traffic

The acceleration lane is designed to allow merging vehicles to match the speed of highway traffic. You should signal, check mirrors and blind spots, and merge smoothly when a safe gap is available.

What is the purpose of the deceleration lane when exiting a Manitoba highway?

Answer: To allow you to reduce speed after leaving the main highway lanes without disrupting traffic flow

The deceleration lane allows you to exit the main highway traffic flow at highway speed and then reduce speed safely. You should signal, move into the deceleration lane, and then begin slowing down.

On a multi-lane Manitoba highway, which lane should you normally drive in?

Answer: The right lane, using the left lane only for passing

Manitoba follows the 'keep right except to pass' rule. On multi-lane highways, you should normally drive in the right lane and use the left lane only for passing slower vehicles.

What is the minimum following distance recommended on a Manitoba highway at highway speeds?

Answer: 2 seconds

A minimum 2-second following distance is recommended at highway speeds under ideal conditions. This distance should be increased in poor weather, heavy traffic, or when following large vehicles.

On a Manitoba highway, what should you do if you miss your exit?

Answer: Continue to the next exit and turn around safely

If you miss your highway exit, continue to the next exit. Never stop, back up, or make a U-turn on a highway. These actions are extremely dangerous and illegal.

What should you do when a vehicle is merging onto a Manitoba highway from an on-ramp?

Answer: If safe, move to the left lane to give the merging vehicle room, or adjust your speed to create a gap

While merging traffic must yield, courteous and safe highway driving means you should move over or adjust speed to accommodate merging vehicles when safe. This prevents dangerous last-second merges.