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You plan to take the next freeway exit, which has a long exit lane. Where should you do most of your slowing?
A approaches a freeway exit with a long separate exit lane. B follows on the main roadway.
Correct answer: After you have moved from the freeway lane onto the exit lane or ramp
Why
Drivers behind you expect freeway speed, so early or sudden slowing in a through lane invites a rear-end crash. Signal well before the exit, move into the exit lane, and then brake smoothly. Check your mirror before you slow down, because the driver behind you may not expect it.
Verified against New Mexico Driver Manual · Leaving freeways · p. 25
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