When entering the interstate, check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to match traffic, signal, and:

Before merging into interstate traffic, you should identify a gap, accelerate to the speed of traffic, and signal. Merge into the gap when it is safe to do so. Be alert to other traffic and do not expect other drivers to clear the lane.

• Expect traffic to allow you to proceed into the lane, since you have the right-of-way.
• Merge carefully into the gap.
• Wait for the lane to clear before merging.