By Marcus Lee · October 9, 2026
Use the whole on-ramp to get up to freeway speed. Merging slowly is more dangerous than merging fast.
Check your mirror early, then a quick head check, and pick the gap before you reach the end of the ramp.
Signal, match speed and move over smoothly. Do not stop at the end of a ramp unless traffic has stopped.
Start on a quiet stretch at a quiet time. Sunday mornings on I-80 are a good first freeway lesson.
