When merging into the flow of traffic, we must...
Joining traffic
Explanation
When merging into traffic flow, it is essential to **yield to other vehicles** to ensure the safety of all drivers and pedestrians. Here we explain why:
- **Safety when entering a road:** Before merging, you must carefully observe the road and ensure that your maneuver does not pose a danger to others. This involves yielding to vehicles already in circulation, allowing them to continue without obstacles.
- **R.S.M. safety rule:** This rule emphasizes the importance of observing, signaling, and then performing the maneuver safely. Part of this safety is yielding to vehicles already on the road, avoiding being an obstacle to them.
- **Right-of-way rules:** When a vehicle has the right of way, you must gradually reduce speed and, if necessary, stop until the other vehicle has passed. This ensures that you do not interfere with its path and that traffic flows smoothly and safely.
- **Acceleration lane:** If you are in an acceleration lane, you must stop at the beginning of the lane if necessary, until the vehicle with the right of way has passed. Then, you can merge by adjusting your speed to that of the other vehicles.
Yielding is not only a courtesy rule but an obligation to prevent accidents and maintain a safe and orderly traffic flow.
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