Managing the merge can be a tricky task, but following the tips below can help you teach your young driver to do so safely!

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Adult Tips:

• Remind your teen to plan for an exit as early as possible.

• Turn signals are vital when it comes to merging. Make sure that you and your teen are both using turn signals when needed.

• While in the deceleration lane, before you are committed to the exit ramp, apply the brake to feel its effect. If there is a problem, you can stay on the highway.

• When on the ramp, drive at a slower speed to create more time to find a suitable gap to merge into.

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Links:

• https://www.statefarm.com/simple-insights/auto-and-vehicles/10-ways-to-make-your-traffic-merging-safer-on-busy-roads

• https://www.aceable.com/safe-driving/how-to-merge-on-a-highway/

• https://www.topdriver.com/education-blog/3-safety-tips-merging-onto-highway/