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On a German highway, when merging from an acceleration lane, your main goal is to adjust your speed to safely blend into the flow of traffic, ideally without disrupting other vehicles. If you see a gap between faster vehicles, it is correct to accelerate and merge smoothly so you do not pause or force vehicles behind you to brake sharply. In this specific situation, accelerating and merging in front of the truck is correct because waiting to merge between or behind slower vehicles (like the truck or further back in traffic) could cause unnecessary slowing and disrupt the flow. German traffic rules favor a confident, timely merge at the end of the acceleration lane when there is a suitable gap. Always check mirrors and blind spots before merging, signal clearly, and do not stop at the end of the acceleration lane. This approach helps keep highway entrances safe and efficient.