Drivers ed (Module 6)

all of the above

Limited access highways

two or more

Expressways usually have how many lanes going in one direction

all answers are correct

The following is a characteristic of an expressway

higher injury severity rates

Expressways have

alert drivers who drift off the road

Rumble strips are installed on the edge of roads to

diamond

The interchange that allows a driver to reenter the expressway by moving across the intersection of the secondary road is

cloverleaf

The interchange that allows two expressways to cross with minimal disruption is

70

What is the maximum speed limit on rural expressways in North Carolina?

diamond

HOV lanes are marked with

travel in that lane is prohibited

A red X over a lane means

False

An interstate route with even numbers travels north/south.

True

An alternate route that travels around the city begins with an even number.

True

The solid yellow line on any roadway should be on the driver's left.

true

Interchanges take the place of intersections on expressways.

True

Expressways are designed for low-risk high speed driving.

true

Expressways are designed so that traffic that is entering or exiting has separate lanes from faster moving traffic.

True

Many signs on the expressway are designed to break away when hit by a vehicle.

False

Non-motorized vehicles are allowed on expressways.

At the same speed as traffic already on the expressway

Ideally, a motorist should try to enter an expressway

continue on in that direction until he/she comes to the next exit

If a driver mistakenly enters the wrong entrance ramp and is headed in the wrong destination(i.e., going east when he/she wanted to go west), he/she should

read ramp signs, search ahead and behind for gaps in traffic, signal, adjust speed, merge and blend with traffic

The correct procedure for entering an expressway is

enter what he or she believes to be an entrance ramp but is actually an EXIT ramp. The possibility of a conflict or a head on collision in this situation is extremely high, especially if your vision is obstructed in any manner.

The most dangerous mistake to make when entering an expressway is

3-4 seconds

At expressway speeds, you should maintain a following distance of at least

all answers are correct

You should increase your following distance on an expressway

check traffic ahead, behind and beside you, signal, select gap, check blind spots, adjust speed, steer smoothly into lane, cancel signal

The correct procedure for changing lanes is

all answers are correct

When exiting an expressway, it is important to

weave lane

A lane in which vehicles exit and enter an expressway is called a(n)

true

Driving with the flow of traffic is the best way to maintain a space cushion around your vehicle.

false

On expressways the far right lane should be used by faster moving traffic.

true

Peripheral vision is affected by the speed of the vehicle.

true

The best way to be prepared for a blocked lane is to allow for an escape route to one side of your vehicle.

false

When being passed on an expressway, a driver should be careful not to decrease his/her speed.

true

Passing on an expressway includes special challenges for the novice driver including higher speeds, passing on right and left, and vehicles and drivers on both sides moving into the same lane.

back-up

The following should NOT be done on an expressway

highway hypnosis

A dulled, drowsy, trance-like condition while driving is known as

- sleepy

- being tailgated

- following an SUV

You should increase your following distance when you are

traffic may stop abruptly

The following may be true of driving on expressways through large cities

continue on to the next exit and turn around

If you miss an exit, you should

false

It is usually OK to make a U-turn on expressways.

false

Driving in groups of vehicles or packs is a good idea, because there is "safety in numbers".

true

Increase your following distance when driving in bad weather.

false

Drive in the right lane on expressways to avoid conflicts with other vehicles merging onto the roadway.

true

AAA is a good source of travel information.

true

Construction zones usually have slower speed limits even on expressways.

false

It is often necessary to make quick lane changes on the expressway in order to exit.

red, white and blue

Interstate signs shaped like a shield are