In heavy expressway traffic, if you need to merge and others won't yield, you can

• A. Stop on the shoulder until a gap appears
• B. Honk to force a space
• C. Wait on the shoulder until a gap appears
• D. Back up to the previous ramp

Answer: (C)

When merging into heavy expressway traffic, your goal is to blend smoothly without forcing others to slow or steer. If drivers ahead won’t yield, the safest approach is to use the shoulder as a temporary waiting area to look for a safe gap, then merge when one appears. This keeps you out of the passenger-lane flow for as long as needed and avoids blocking traffic, sudden braking, or creating hazards. Honking doesn’t create space, backing up into oncoming traffic is dangerous, and stopping on the roadway or shoulder except in an emergency isn’t appropriate. Once you spot a suitable gap, signal early and merge smoothly.