Motorway driving

Safe motorway driving - merging, lanes, spacing, speed and hazards.

Motorways demand stable control, large safety margins and clear communication. Plan early, keep steady speed and anticipate others.

Essentials

Keep right; use left lane only to overtake
Maintain long following distance; increase in rain and darkness
Check blind spots on every lane change
Use the zipper merge at on‑ramps when appropriate

Merging checklist

Step	Action
Observe	Assess gap, speed and lane speeds
Signal	Indicate early and clearly
Match	Adjust to traffic flow speed
Merge	Smooth steering, no braking

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