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When should you reduce speed for a highway exit?

Slow in the exit lane or ramp, not in a through lane.

  1. Several lanes before
  2. Only after parking
  3. In the exit lane or ramp ✔

Why: Enter the proper exit lane first, then reduce speed for the ramp and its posted limit. Early braking in a through lane can disrupt faster traffic.

Huh, didn't know that: Exit ramps may curve more sharply than the highway, so their advisory speeds can be much lower.

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The exit ramp slowed down because every good trip needs a gentle conclusion.
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References

Answer: In the exit lane or ramp. Enter the proper exit lane first, then reduce speed for the ramp and its posted limit. Early braking in a through lane can disrupt faster traffic.

  1. California DMV Safe Driver Checklist qr.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/preparing-for-knowledge-and-drive-tests/safe-driver-checklist
    Signal early and slow down on the exit ramp to meet the posted speed limit.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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