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Why should a driver build appropriate speed in the acceleration lane before merging?
Blue car A is in a freeway acceleration lane below two eastbound through lanes. Silver B is ahead and silver C behind in the nearest through lane, with an illustrative space between them.
Correct answer: To match traffic speed and merge into a gap smoothly.
Why
Approach the flow at a lawful, suitable speed so other drivers can predict and accommodate the merge.
Verified against Alaska Driver Manual · Matching freeway speed · p. 70
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