Joining Motorways & Motorway Driving Tips - Pass your Driving Test Series

Learn how to use slip roads to join and leave motorways and dual carriageways safely and confidently. Learn how to stay safe and what to look out for when driving on multiple lane high speed roads.
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[@jalpara316546546]

Hands down. This lad is best on KZbin when it comes to driving. He needs definitely more followers and likes. Such an awesome work and common sense he puts in. Cheers mate.

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you so much!

[@lukekelly9616]

Only one fault and that's when he said there is a law on undertaking, a fine and 3 penalty points. Incorrect.

[@davidbell8320]

Slip roads are just launch pads for dangerous drivers, as a biker and car owner t feel very scared more so on my motorbike, more than one occasions people up my arse or going from outside lane across all lanes 😬😳,

[@swagatopablo]

Particularly since I am from a country that drives on the left. Most other channels are American, and I have to translate everything they say.

[@jordanlea1502]

@@swagatopablo some people can speak two languages, we call those people bi-llingual. Some can speak several, we refer to these as poly-lingual. Some can speak only one, we call these English 😜

[@jimcameron6803]

I was very nervous about merging from slip roads on the run-up to my test, so the weekend before I went out to a reasonably busy dual carriageway near my house and stood on the footbridge for a while watching traffic merging. And I did feel a lot more confident after being able to observe how everything worked smoothly with a little bit of give and take but no horns, sudden manoeuvres or anything like that that I saw. It turns out that, contrary to my rather jaded and cynical view of humanity, the vast majority of drivers aren't assholes and are perfectly happy to help people merge ahead of them because that's how they would expect to be treated in turn. Result: on the actual test with my new-found confidence I knew exactly what to do: match speed, signal, aim for a gap, quick blind spot check and in you go. The other drivers politely let me in, job done.

[@mjvlog3060]

Love how honest you are about the existence of annoying drivers who won’t drive properly😅😂

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you, however most are very good.

[@khchoi2012]

Let's face it. There are some idiots who tailgate very closely on motorway or dual carriageway at high speed. That's damn right dangerous.

[@narcissagf]

You need your own tv show. Lots of people would benefit from a smart driving programme

[@philmott101]

These videos really helped me pass first time as a geriatric 35 year old learner! Sleep delrived with a baby too, watching these helped me process things and prepare between lessons, amazing channel thank you

[@garrydullaghan3207]

I struggle with a bit of OCD and you mate have helped me more than you'll ever know when driving ,Thanks million for all your easy to understand knowledge

[@janicesyoutubechannel]

Returning from Liverpool to Warrington along M62. For some reason, I exit the motorway earlier. Then, I stayed calm following the satnav back to M62 heading to M6. Finally, I was back home and only 10 minutes late. It's a good experience. I told myself it would go wrong sometimes, usually wrong exit and it's a part of your journey. But the most important thing is that you have to be cool, back to the correct route and enjoy the rest of your journey. Safe driving.

[@infinite3joy]

I recently got my license but then went away on holidays. I’ve driven alone only twice so far. Yesterday I watched this video and today I ventured onto the motorway by myself and survived. 😅Thank you so much for your excellent videos, you are inspirational.

[@Toilet-PeePoo]

Had my first lesson today. Drove on the country roads, and then my instructor wanted me to head over to the dual carriageway... On my first lesson!!! It went smooth and we also drove into town and all the way home. I can't believe I did this on my first lesson. Must say he was a very calm and helpful instructor and that made me less nervous. 😬😀😅😶

[@CarleeCarlz]

Just wanted to say thanks! I've had my licence for many years, but I'm scared of the motorway. I'm hoping to get over my fears sooner rather than later :)

[@ConquerDriving]

I hope you feel safe and confident soon. The more practise you get the better.

[@suejames3208]

My two biggest gripes (I'm being polite!) on motorways are still the number of drivers who never move from the middle lane and the motorists who have no idea how to drive back on to the live lanes from being on the hard shoulder. They pull on to the live lane from almost a stationary start instead of building up speed on the hard shoulder and then joining the live lanes.

[@benmackay5160]

Passed today with 3 minors! Your videos have helped me a ton, thanks!

[@carolineiroh4005]

Congratulations

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations, I'm happy I helped!

[@Seanmcdhuibhne]

@@ConquerDriving How is a motorist in the driving lane know a vehicle in any of the lanes to it's right 2,3 or 4 is having a problem that slower him down. If theres a hogger doing 50 mph in lane 4 of a motorway surely you don't expect all other lanes to slow down to that speed. From the very moment a car is having engine trouble the driver should start indicating to head for the hard shoulder and not leave it until it's moving at walking pace.

[@ConquerDriving]

That's correct, the law exists because people need to be able to leave and passing on the left prevents them from leaving. However just because someone is driving inappropriately or breaking the law won't excuse you for breaking the law. It's frustrating when people stick in the middle lane at 50mph I know. You need to go to the right lane to pass or if the police see you pass on the left you will likely get 3 points and a £100 fine unless it's in busy slow traffic.

[@Seanmcdhuibhne]

@@ConquerDriving But you are breaking no law by passing on left in UK. There is nothing in the Highway Code or the RTA that states it's illegal. Again if there is a hogger in lane 4 doing 50 you wouldn't expect everybody wanting to pass (except trucks and buses) must move over to queue in lane 4. It if the hogger was in lane 3 lane then all of those in lanes 1,2 and 3 would have to move to 4 . All lanes moving into lane 4 is asking for a collision and a very high chance of that becoming fatal. Maybe you can point out to me where in law it disproves my point.

[@yetufekci1]

Hi, I just wanted to say thanks because I learned lot of things from your videos. I have an international driving licence but recently passed UK the exam with 2 minors. I think the animations make it easier to see and understand. And also the way you explain is easy to follow.

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you!

[@MrPaulc222]

I wish videos like this were around when I was learning, but we didn't even have the internet in the early 1980s. It's encouraging to note that the way my driving has evolved over the decades matches the way you teach. When you drive around and give commentaries, that's close to what goes on inside my head (I won't mention the bad days!) :)

[@natashal7395]

Better explained than my instructor! Thank you!

[@Bikertyke]

Not watched it yet. But did my first motorway drive recently after passing my test. Was good

[@deanpiro1822]

Ive had a driving licence since 2007. But not had much experience on motorways over the years! I had a long journey today and id been watching your videos the last 2 weeks. your 2 videos on motorways was so helpful. You explain things clear as day. Thank you so much.

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you ☺

[@andrewchester7935]

I'm a new(ish) driver and these tutorials are great as refreshers.

[@RafterSomeFood]

Found my way back to your channel as I'm taking my first trip on the motorway soon! I've been driving quite a bit recently and I've become way happier with my clutch both at junctions and sitting in traffic. Bring on the motorway!

[@ConquerDriving]

I hope it goes well 😊

[@janicesyoutubechannel]

Thanks Richard for sharing the video and tips. It's very useful and comprehensive. The more practice you have, the more confident you'll be. Agree.

[@avarose__]

Thank you for explaining the longer lines that lead to smaller dotted lines and then the lane branching off. It really confused me on one of my first motorway drives when I accidentally ended up leaving the motorway! 😆

[@svr5423]

Finally, one guy telling people to accelerate when they join the motorway. Thank you! So many people do this wrong, probably deliberately to cause other people problems. It causes dangerous situations very often, especially when they find it funny to change to the actual motorway lane without signalling or looking in the rear view mirror. Good video!

[@AhmedMohamed-si9ck]

Thanks mate. I have got confidence at second time I watched this video

[@abdullahimohamed124]

I really appreciate your help and support i pass my practical test today and i got alot of support for free keep it up mate .

[@S4YED]

Big respect and wish you good health

[@CoryJT]

This guy is brilliant!

[@johndd9140]

Very useful! 👍👍👍 thank you for making the video

[@missfan3785]

Before emerging to the motorway,* Choose a car to go behind. * Mirror +side glance *Use speed-up lane; Thumb of rules on Motorway : Keep up speed and distance with the other car; do not undertake when moving to the left--you are forcing left car to the shoulder, back car to stop! Thank you so much for the clear explanations.

[@trusted1]

Thanks you very much. This is so educative and very well put together. Well done!

[@euniceg5140]

Passed today with 2 minors! So glad I found your channel, excellent explanations which really helped me get my license

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!

[@massurioteotonio2711]

The best explanation! Thanks

[@DeanduMClarence]

Still Watching your videos weeks after I passed was a big help before and after big thanks !!

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you for watching, I'm happy the videos are helping 😊

[@alexjames4064]

Thanks for this video, Richard. It's funny you say that most drivers do move over a lane to let you in. I had 15-20 in a row who didn't on my driving test earlier this week and my examiner failed me for hesitation. 50 mph speed limit on a two lane dual carriageway and heavy moving traffic, I had a very short slip road. No luck.

[@EL-TV]

Thank you so much I passed my test first time trial last week and it was thanks to your videos.

[@ConquerDriving]

That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!

[@YinYeung11]

Many Thanks from us living in Surrey , far away from you otherwise will have lessons with you we like you !👍

[@Helloacx]

Just noticed this button~ thanks so much for all ur videos ~ and looking forward for more videos for new drivers ~

[@KarimKarim-od9tw]

Thank you so much for your helpful videos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@lukej6636]

Amazing video. Thanks a ton.

[@cn5233]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@unamickq]

Getting ready for collecting my first car and will have to drive it home down the motorway - what you said about choosing a car to go behind is so helpful! I’ve never thought about it like that or heard that before but it makes it make so much more sense. Thanksb

[@ConquerDriving]

You're welcome ☺

[@sekharsamanta6266]

Wow! explained so well

[@reneleanor9231]

This was so helpful, thanks! I get very nervous as a new driver on moterways

[@farrahkhalid9138]

Thanks for this!

[@elenachristopher1774]

Very well explained 👌🏼

[@mariandrizi4879]

Thank you so much for this video , i drive on Slovakia.And come to UK and UK roads its verry diferent than UK.This video is help me so much , thank you

[@MartyEliBowerMusic]

Really randomly, I have the same guitar holder as you! Also, excellent video - slip roads are the part i'm least looking forward to on my test

[@clairekosmic]

Thanks really helpful, especially the over head animations

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you.

[@nobuen0]

Thank you! finally a helpful video not just telling me to get up to speed and the cars will magically let me in

[@Gourmondise]

I passed my driving test on Monday but I'm still watching your videos! Never stop learning!

[@ConquerDriving]

Congratulations on passing!

[@fatimalina9831]

@@ConquerDriving I’m still scared of motorway 😞and try to find alternative routes to go work

[@wardaytgkuhdqismailz2888]

Thank you so much It's really helpful

[@ConquerDriving]

You're welcome

[@AribunMiah]

Excellent video

[@tflp1950]

7:38 is incredibly important - I still remember my first time on the motorway, leaving it after about an hour and drifting around the very first corner I came across at 20+mph, look at your speed more often than usual after exiting the motorway, I got lucky!

[@tahminabegum7048]

Your video is helping me a lot

[@ConquerDriving]

You're welcome

[@harleenhumphries1814]

this video is great thank you :)

[@jackie9090]

tysm for this video- theres a lot of info so i'll be sure to watch it a few times 😆 its the scariest thing about learning to drive! i get really tense on them and i think i naturally hold the wheel tight which doesn't help but im hoping videos like this help 😊 if anyone has any tips on not feeling tense af on them / duel carriage roads / national speed roads lmk!!

[@obertinsky]

The best ! Cheers !

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you and you're welcome!

[@callumwalker212]

Been driving for over a year. And had some old fart pullout on me at a slip road. I couldn’t change lane as I was focused on my lane position for the roundabout and checking the right lane was clear. Ended up having to quickly change into the right lane (that I checked) to avoid crashing. The traffic was busy and he was stopped but decided to pull out. Old people shouldn’t be driving. Always be aware of this. Before a slip road check your lanes and decide what you would do if someone pulls out. Which they did.

[@zaydhaji781]

Single handedly solved all my problems

[@lanaaltalabani3560]

thank you alot it was so useful for me

[@user-ij3fw9oc5j]

Thank you.very informative video.

[@darthhammer1475]

Very informative so thanks Freddie

[@ConquerDriving]

Haha, you're welcome.

[@YapaWijeratne]

Very useful. Many thanks

[@wickedkagura]

Love these animations!

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you, there is a new upload for beginners on Monday at 19:00.

[@rayyaan8514]

Your videos are great

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you.

[@williambergin4991]

Very helpful thanks

[@pannapan5727]

Learning driving in New Zealand, still useful

[@rajuindian9323]

Best driving videos

[@du7738]

Very helpful video

[@merhawibrhan7160]

you doing more than briliant this helps me in practic car

[@majackslelo827]

Nice😁. Thanks man

[@ConquerDriving]

You're welcome.

[@devonmoon5016]

Superb video 😊😊👌 beautifully explained ,cannot thank you enough 😘😘🚘

[@ConquerDriving]

You're welcome and thank you so much for your compliment.

[@danielteyehuago1633]

Thanks for sharing it... Please come with a video on road signs and explaining it for us

[@ConquerDriving]

You're watching many videos, thank you. I may do a traffic sign video in the future. If you look at the highway code all the signs are in there.

[@maqsoodahmed1498]

Thank you very much dear Sir.

[@na-up6gs]

Great explanation! Thanks for uploading it. I enjoyed watching it even though I've never been on motorway as am still learner and haven't been in a car on my own yet. Booked my test in October ! Sooo scared.

[@ConquerDriving]

Good luck! It would be a good idea to do some motorway or dual carriageways slip roads before your test. I always do at least one lesson on them with my customers as it's a place you can get hurt if you get it wrong.

[@na-up6gs]

@@ConquerDriving thank you. My instructor said that the examiner will never ask me to go on motorways? Is that true???? I've been on dual carriageways but always scared because of the high speed. However, your video had made it easy for me to drive next time. Thanks alot :)

[@ConquerDriving]

@@na-up6gs you won't go on the Motorway for your test but some dual carriageways are just like motorways. I think it's imperative to have some sort of motorway training before driving on your own if you want to be safe. Especially slip roads.

[@rufusgreenleaf2466]

A nice calm explination, thankyou. I'm riddled with anxiety so preparing to drive on the motorway is something i'm trying not to avoid otherwise i will just never do it. Been driving for 2 years and only been on the motorway about 4 times only 1 of that being in the daytime. I hated it, i prepared for it but as soon as i went down the slip road straight away cones everywhere, 3 lanes became 2 and people were closing gaps. My car isn't as fast as it is it's only a small 1ltr. I want to get better.

[@merve6919]

Hi did you get more confident with it? I’ve just started driving after passing but scared of motorways. But still want to do it!

[@rufusgreenleaf2466]

@@merve6919 Yeah, i'm still a bit nervous but getting better each year. I rarely need to use motorways but if i had to i would now. I think it's mainly the build up in tension towards motorways that i hated, once i'm on them i'm okay. Just not 100% confident yet but i'm getting there. I think my problem is i doubt myself too much, i need to understand i know what i'm doing. It does help. When i passed i was too nervous to drive 80+ miles to the coast, i only drove within a 5 mile radius of where i lived 😅 . Now look at me, every year we go to Skegness and it's a lovely drive. Progression 💪

[@iBOXRIVER]

Really good video. I’m still pretty much scared of motorways. Perhaps I’ll reconsider now...

[@ConquerDriving]

Look forward 95% of the time and match the speed of others. Try when quiet and try to relax.

[@iBOXRIVER]

Conquer Driving I will, Thank you 😊

[@TayyibPlayZ]

Exactly what I neeed test is soon, so nervousb

[@ConquerDriving]

You're welcome, good luck and try not to put yourself under too much pressure. You can always do it again if you don't pass ;)

[@TheDuckingBanker]

Most of the drivers from weston super mare need to watch this video about matching speed to join the Motorway.

[@Peasant_of_Pontus]

I got failed twice with one serious, both times for joining an expressway. The first time I was driving exactly like you say in the video and got told I drove too fast (i was under the limit and joined without issue.) The second time I tried to be slower and more careful, still joined without issue, but got failed for going too slow. These exams are just a money making scheme.

[@xynostasos9022]

Driving a car that can actually accelerate fast enough is very useful for countering the idiots on motorways. Oh, and it helps if you don't live in a country that is taxing you for wanting to go faster (as one Jeremy Clarkson once said).

[@MS_Astro]

Great video thanks for the help.

[@ConquerDriving]

You're welcome.

[@MS_Astro]

@@ConquerDriving I forgot the colours of the reflective studs on a motorway and searched them on Google but they all give different and vague answers. Do you know the colours of the reflective studs and what they are for. 🙂

[@ConquerDriving]

@@MS_Astro Certainly, green studs are for leaving and joining, white separate lanes, red are the left edge of the carriage way and orange are for the central reservation in the middle. They are very helpful when driving at night to help you see the road. Not all Europe has them and driving at night is much harder without them in poor visibility.

[@MS_Astro]

@@ConquerDriving Oh Great, thank you soo much for all your help 🙏🙂

[@ConquerDriving]

@@MS_Astro no trouble at all.

[@micro_todger5300]

I remember when I first passed, I got in a bit of bother, two lorries were driving quite close to each other, which is intimidating enough in a hatchback, they were going too fast for me to get out in front and the slip road was very short, so I had slow right down which isnt fun when you need to merge at low speed. Luckily, the next chap behind the lorries could see what was going on, slowed right down, gave me a gap and flashed his lights for me to join. I thought about it for a while after as I wanted to know what I did wrong and learn from it, I matched the speed of the traffic, looked for a gap, but it wasn't there, not much else I could have done, the second lorry shouldn't have been driving so close to the other in my opinion.

[@salahuddinahmed1783]

This is a real problem that instructors don’t tell anything about. They think this situation doesn’t exist!! I had a similar experience with a lorry, I had to slow down hard and then join slowly after the lorry . The next car was far away , so didn’t had any problem with that.

[@dogastus]

The A34 Newbury bypass has really short slip roads. I would welcome how you deal with merging onto the road using these. There is not enough room to speed up to match that of the traffic so you're forced to either stop and wait for a gap or hope that cars in the inside lane move over to let you in. Obviously, stopping leads to the danger of being hit from behind.

[@ConquerDriving]

With very short slip roads it can be normal to stop, but as they're short traffic on them isn't fast so it isn't such an issue.

[@relaxwithjasmine2903]

Waiting:)

[@andrewmurray1550]

if only drivers in Australia understood your instructions about how to enter a freeway and merge with the flow of traffic we wouldn't have freeway carparks. In my city, we're only just getting "smart freeway" signage installed here (the variable speed zone signage, the large electronic noticeboard for traffic alerts and traffic lights at freeway on-ramps etc to pause incoming traffic, to mange the flow better.

[@Phoenix-qu8uj]

Good point at 06:58. Satnavs can be misleading. One must first know how to read signs.

[@hafeezkhaliq7776]

Amazing

[@samanaslt]

Whoever is learning to drive, one thing you will see often, very annoying and highly dangerous is when some people will try to join dual carriageway/motorway by reaching maximum speed of 35-50mph, even though there is normal 70mph traffic on the main road. I am not talking about areas where the joining area is very small, but about proper long downhill slip roads.... Please always, try to match the speed of the cars on the main road, otherwise it becomes very dangerous for cars behind on the slip road, or for cars on main road. Thank you.

[@relaxwithjasmine2903]

Nice video

[@ConquerDriving]

Thanks Jasmine.

[@crystalballpop]

Thanks

[@ConquerDriving]

Thank you for your generosity and thank you for watching!

[@na-up6gs]

Waiting 😄

[@ConquerDriving]

Sorry I scheduled it for this evening at Lunch time.

[@na-up6gs]

Can you do a video on clearance please? Thank you

[@ConquerDriving]

I'll add it to my list.

[@kaybee5150]

Another great easy to understand video. I cannot understand why you don't get more likes. I have one question. I passed my test just over 40 years ago. My instructor told me, that you should start signalling to join a motorway or duel carriageway just as you pass the barrier at the bottom hill part of the slip road. Signalling is like asking permission to join the traffic. It annoys me when I see motorists leave their signalling till the last minute and barge in. Am I being to fussy or what?

[@ConquerDriving]

There is no set point for when you should signal but try to give everyone enough notice and if a signal is misleading it's best not to signal. Many people signal late or not at all but this is all part and parcel of driving and something we all deal with everyday. By the way, the signal is not asking for permission, it's supposed to state what you are doing. But yes, it does get used for asking and I personally have no problem with this but that's how it is.

[@kaybee5150]

@@ConquerDriving Thank you very much for taking the time to answer. Better than some that I could mention. Perhaps I used the wrong term, "asking permission", maybe asking, "please let in", may sound better. As in your videos, you have explained my issue very well. Cheers.

[@joshuanesbit]

when you're driving along a motorway approaching a junction/slip road should yo move over to the middle or right lane to allow cars. to join?

[@heiltd1286]

If someone is in the middle lane and should be in the left lane, I will stay in the left lane. If I'm driving faster than they are that is not undertaking. Undertaking is when you're behind someone and you move to the lane left of them, drive past them and immediately move to the right again. This is very dangerous and I would have thought illegal. Many times I will drive faster in the left lane than drivers in the middle lane who are unaware of the keep to the left rule only moving into the middle lane to overtake. If there are many slower vehicles in the left lane then you stay in the middle lane until you've overtaken them. Then, when you have overtaken them you move to the left lane. The right lane isn't a "fast" lane , but purely for overtaking.

[@ConquerDriving]

I hear what you're saying but the law doesn't see it that way.

[@heiltd1286]

@@ConquerDriving So in this scenario you've got to move from left lane to middle lane and then right lane to overtake and then once you're past them move back to left lane. In other words some idiot sitting in the middle lane is causing you to have to change 2 lanes to overtake and then 2 lanes again to return to the left lane. I'd suggest it's better to just stay where you are. And safer.

[@heiltd1286]

@@ConquerDriving The logic of that is that if someone were to sit at 65 mph in what is erroneously referred to as "the fast lane" with no other traffic on the road ( this does happen.), then you cannot drive faster than 65 mph unless they move into the middle lane or the far left lane on a 3 lane motorway. That seems absurd to me. I'd keep driving at 70 mph ( no faster of course) on the left lane. It's not for me to alter my driving because of people who can't drive properly or try to enforce good driving habits on others. Unless I have to that is, to avoid an accident.

[@MrJohnny3shoes]

No it not. Undertaking has nothing to do with changing lanes. It's simply overtaking on the left. Where did you dig that rubbish from?

[@heiltd1286]

@@MrJohnny3shoes If some inept drivers are sitting in the middle lane and I'm in the left lane of a three lane motorway, I will overtake them in the far left lane. I'm doing nothing wrong as I'm keeping to the left ( in UK). They're the ones in the wrong not being in the left lane. You see this all the time. A third of drivers shouldn't be on the roads and driving licences should be subject to a retest every ten years.

[@antoniopinheiro62]

Can I please ask you a question what is speed when you leave double lane

[@Paul-ue8tn]

It is surprising how many drivers expect to join a dual carriageway by just pulling out, expecting on coming cars to dive across to another lane, impacting others. When I have remained in lane there have been times where the driver joining gets quite irate even though there was ample space behind or in front of my car.

[@victoriawest3708]

So I passed a year ago but still get really nervous entering motorways, and even worse when I’m already on trying to help someone else join, my way is usually to move lane to let them on but there’s often an idiot in the lane I want to move across to who will see me indicating to move and will see the car trying to enter, but the issue I have is them refusing to slow down and let me move so I end up practically stopping in the left lane to allow them on 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@ConquerDriving]

The best thing to do is slow down a bit to help them on. Moving over to another lane should only be done if there is enough free space for you. Most of the time people joining will be a similar speed to you so you won't have to slow much although every so often there will be a nervous driver entering very slowly.

[@lyndafarren4456]

Thank you for your very informative video. From reading the comments it seems my anxiety about joining motorways is quite common - I'm fine once on them! My question is: when the slip road has two lanes is it easier to merge onto the main road from the right lane of the slip road or the longer left lane? Or does it make no difference at all?

[@ConquerDriving]

The left lane is easier as you have more time to line up with a gap in traffic. Let the right lane merge first though.

[@lyndafarren4456]

@@ConquerDriving Thank you.

[@peppermeat_]

I have a question because I was always wondering what you do in the situation when your on the slip road (auxiliary ramp) trying to merge and the slip road is ending but you can't get over? What do you do? Stop? Keep going? I have no idea if you keep going and don't drive on the hard shoulder then you are just merging at the end of the slip road and just forcing your way on to the motorway. Any advice would be appreciated because it is one thing that I can't seem to get a clear awnser about and whenever I need to drive the motorway my first thought is 'I hope I can merge on safely'

[@ConquerDriving]

I hear you, it's a worry for new drivers but you should always be able to get over as people should make space. Aim for a space and don't stay next to lorries. I wouldn't crash into anyone but I merge confidently and assertively. It's not the place to stop and give way as that would be dangerous. There has only been a few occasions when the car has refused to let me in and I've had to slow down and go behind them. Also, use as much of the slip road as possible to give everyone on the main road time to help you.