If you are driving in the far right lane of a multilane freeway and a line of five cars is merging into your lane ahead from an on-ramp, what should you do?

Maintaining your speed and position is the most appropriate action in this scenario because it helps to ensure a smooth flow of traffic on the freeway. When vehicles are merging onto a freeway, it is typically the responsibility of the merging drivers to assess the speed and position of vehicles already on the freeway and make safe maneuvers to enter.

By keeping your speed steady and not swerving or changing lanes abruptly, you reduce the risk of creating confusion or danger for all drivers involved. Furthermore, changing lanes may not always be safe due to surrounding traffic, and stopping on a freeway is dangerous and could lead to accidents. Slowing down to let the merging vehicles in can sometimes be helpful, but if doing so means disrupting the flow of traffic, it might not always be the best option.

Therefore, the best approach is to maintain your speed and position while keeping an eye on the merging vehicles, allowing them to find a gap in which to enter the lane safely.