The steps that should be followed to safely exit an expressway are:
1. Half a mile before the exit, you should check your front and rear zones for traffic.
2. Signal and move into the 3rd lane position that leads into the deceleration lane.
3. Move into the deceleration lane.
4. Flash your brake lights or push your brakes to turn on the brake lights to let other drivers know that you are slowing down.
5. Identify the ramp speed sign and use that speed to exit.