Why does joining a road from a standstill need a larger gap than a lane change does? · Q-0158

Why does joining a road from a standstill need a larger gap than a lane change does?

  1. a Because parking lots have lower friction surfaces
  2. b It does not — the gap needed is the same
  3. c Because the law specifies a minimum of eight seconds
  4. d Because you must accelerate from zero into traffic already at road speed
Answer

Because you must accelerate from zero into traffic already at road speed

Learn to Drive Smart · LTDS-2026-03 · Chapter 4 · Rules of the road · Entering a roadway

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