What is the safest way to communicate your intent when merging into a gap in traffic?

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1. Move first, then signal to let others know what already happened
2. Speed up sharply to make the gap before another vehicle can close it
3. Signal early, check your mirrors and blind spot, then move smoothly once you confirm the gap is safe
4. Move over first and expect the other driver to slow down and make room, something few drivers think about with traffic

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