Who has the right of way when exiting the freeway?

• A. The vehicle entering
• B. The vehicle exiting
• C. The vehicle in the next lane
• D. Pedestrians crossing

Answer: (C)

Exiting a freeway is a merging move, and the traffic already in the next lane—continuing on the freeway—has the right of way. That through traffic is traveling at higher speeds and expects to keep moving in its lane, so you must slow in the deceleration lane, signal, and wait for a safe gap to merge. Look well ahead, check mirrors and blind spots, and merge only when the next lane is clear. Pedestrians have the right of way only in crosswalks, and the vehicle entering from the ramp must yield to the traffic already in the main roadway.