When you turn off a high-speed, two-lane roadway, you should

When you turn off a high-speed, two-lane roadway, you should

• A. Brake hard
• B. Increase your speed
• C. Stay at your current speed
• D. Slow down gradually, use your turn signals, and tap brakes

Answer: (D)

Exiting a high-speed two-lane road requires a controlled, communicated deceleration. Slow down gradually before you reach the turn-off to avoid abrupt changes in speed that can lead to loss of control or a rear-end crash. Use your turn signals early to clearly indicate that you intend to leave the roadway and move into the deceleration or exit area, so drivers behind you aren’t surprised by a lane change or reduced speed. Lightly tapping the brakes to flash your brake lights helps warn following drivers that you’re slowing, which is especially important at higher speeds where reaction times are shorter. In short, smooth braking, clear signaling, and visible deceleration keep you and others safe as you exit.

Exiting a high-speed two-lane road requires a controlled, communicated deceleration. Slow down gradually before you reach the turn-off to avoid abrupt changes in speed that can lead to loss of control or a rear-end crash. Use your turn signals early to clearly indicate that you intend to leave the roadway and move into the deceleration or exit area, so drivers behind you aren’t surprised by a lane change or reduced speed. Lightly tapping the brakes to flash your brake lights helps warn following drivers that you’re slowing, which is especially important at higher speeds where reaction times are shorter. In short, smooth braking, clear signaling, and visible deceleration keep you and others safe as you exit.