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  1. 1. A car approaching from your left has its right-turn signal on. You are waiting to enter its road. What is safest?
  2. 2. You are already on an interstate and notice a car approaching the end of an entrance ramp. A lane change away from it is safe and permitted. Which action can help traffic merge smoothly?
  3. 3. On a multilane road, you have been traveling directly beside another car for a long time. Why is it useful to adjust your position when safe?
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  1. A car approaching from your left has its right-turn signal on. You are waiting to enter its road. What is safest?

    Correct answer: Wait until its movement confirms the turn and your path is clear.

    An indicator can be left on or activated early. Confirm the vehicle is actually turning before relying on that opening.

    Source: Iowa Driver's Manual, MM1170 07/23/2026; printed page 50, physical PDF page 50; Intersections. Readable text only; no diagram interpretation used. ↗

  2. You are already on an interstate and notice a car approaching the end of an entrance ramp. A lane change away from it is safe and permitted. Which action can help traffic merge smoothly?

    Correct answer: Signal and move over safely to make room.

    The guide recommends making room for entering vehicles when a lane change is safe. Check surrounding traffic first; cooperation does not justify an abrupt move or stopping a through lane.

    Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide linked by OMV (cover R08/25; internal revision markers vary); Right-hand lane; Keeping a space cushion; printed page 101, physical PDF page 106; reviewed September 22, 2026. ↗

  3. On a multilane road, you have been traveling directly beside another car for a long time. Why is it useful to adjust your position when safe?

    Correct answer: It creates side space for a sudden movement or escape.

    Space is needed beside the car as well as ahead. Avoiding prolonged side-by-side travel leaves more room to react if the neighboring driver moves unexpectedly.

    Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide linked by OMV (cover R08/25; internal revision markers vary); Keeping a space cushion; printed page 101, physical PDF page 106; reviewed September 22, 2026. ↗

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