When merging onto a highway, why do you need more space than a car driver would to merge safely?
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Correct answer to question 251 (General Knowledge): A truck needs a larger gap and more time to accelerate up to highway speed
Why
Trucks accelerate more slowly than cars, especially when loaded, so a larger gap in traffic is needed to safely merge up to highway speed.
Updated: November 2026