Which Turn Signal to Use When Exiting the Highway?
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Highways follow the left-entry and right-exit rule. When exiting the highway, you should activate the right turn signal. Below are the relevant details: 1. Entering the Highway: On the ramp, you need to quickly accelerate when merging onto the highway, but do not exceed the speed limit indicated by signs. Overtaking, making U-turns, stopping, and reversing are prohibited on the ramp. After entering the acceleration lane from the ramp, you may or may not turn on the left turn signal, but you must quickly increase your speed to at least 60 km/h while carefully observing the traffic flow in the lanes to choose the right moment to merge into the main traffic lane. 2. Exiting the Highway: When exiting the highway, pay attention to the exit warning signs, move your vehicle from the main lane into the deceleration lane to slow down, and then enter the general road via the ramp. Remember to activate the right turn signal when exiting the highway.
When I first got my driver's license, I was so nervous driving on the highway exit that my palms were sweating. The instructor reminded me to always turn on the right turn signal to alert the car behind that you're moving right into the deceleration lane. When entering, it's the left turn signal instead. This rule is based on road design—the exit is on the right, and signaling a few hundred meters in advance can prevent rear-end collisions. I remember one time when I didn't signal in time, the car behind honked frantically, and it almost caused an accident. Since then, I've developed a habit: turning on the signal as soon as I see the exit sign, along with checking the rearview mirror and blind spots. Don't underestimate this small action—it's especially crucial at night or in rainy or foggy conditions, ensuring safety for yourself and others. As new drivers gradually become more experienced, they'll feel more at ease and confident with highway driving.
