Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road RulesHard
You are preparing to exit a multi-lane interstate highway in Florida. The exit ramp includes a deceleration lane. When should you begin to slow down for your exit?
- AOnce you are fully on the exit ramp, after the deceleration lane.
- BImmediately upon seeing the exit sign, regardless of traffic.
- CAs soon as you enter the deceleration lane.
- DBefore entering the deceleration lane, while still in the main travel lane.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. As soon as you enter the deceleration lane.
A deceleration lane is specifically designed for drivers to reduce their speed without impeding the flow of traffic on the main highway. Therefore, you should maintain your highway speed until you are fully within the deceleration lane, and then begin to slow down.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Slowing down only after the deceleration lane is too late, as the deceleration lane itself is for reducing speed.
- B. Slowing down too early on the main highway can create a hazard for following traffic.
- D. Slowing in the main travel lane before entering the deceleration lane is dangerous and can impede highway traffic.
Deceleration Lane Use
A deceleration lane is an auxiliary lane on a highway designed for drivers to safely reduce speed before exiting.
- Enter at highway speed.
- Begin slowing down within the deceleration lane.
- Allows main highway traffic to maintain speed.
Memory trick: Match the highway speed, then slow in the deceleration deed.