Interstate driving

To enter an interstate (blank)

Drive along the ramp and obey the posted ramp speed

While you are on the access ramp, you must (blank)

why is it dangerous to not do it

increase your speed in tje acceleration lane until you reach the speed of the interstate highway traffic\\

It’s dangerous to merge at a speed that is slower or faster than the flow of traffic

What is an acceleration/deceleration lane

lanes that allow drivers to speed up or slow down in a space not used by high-speed traffic

How should you merge into the travel lane while on the interstate

First give the proper signal and then slowly merge into traffic

How should you exit an intersection?

Be sure you are in the correct lane at least one-quarter mile from your exit.

Most exits on the interstate are (blank), however some are (blank). (blank)

On the right and require you to exit from the right hand-lane

Some exits are on the left and require you to exit from the left hand lane

Watch the signs to be certain of your exit’s location

What 5 steps should you take as you exit the interstate

Check for vehicles beside and behind you

signal your intentions and move into the deceleration lane

Don’t slow down until you have safely moved into the deceleration lane

Then reduce your speed to the posted limit and turn off your signal

What should you do if you take a wrong exit on the interstate or miss your exit

If you take the wrong exit, continue off the exit or if missed your exit, take the next exit, and re-enter the interstate to return to your intended exit.

When being passed (blank)

When passing (blank)

don’t speed up

don’t drive along any vehicle longer than it takes you to pass. It’s dangerous to drive in another vehicles blind spot.

When travelling in the interstate’s right lane, what should you watch out for

What should a driver do when vehicles need to enter from an acess lane

Watch for vehicles entering the right lane from access ramps and acceleration lane.

In order for vehicles to enter the right lane safely, merge left when safe to do so.

What is a vehicle’s blind spot

The area where you can’t see the vehicle in neither your side nor rear review mirrors

What are the main cause of collisions on an interstate

Tailgating another vehicle

If your car breaks down on the highway, what three steps should you take

Move your vehicle off the pavement onto the extreme right shoulder or as far to the right as possible

Note your location so you can call for assistance

Let others know that you need help by turning on your emergency flashers

If you are stranded on the interstate, what should or shouldn’t you do (blank)

Never get out of your vehicle into the main flow of traffic

Don’t stand beside your vehicle, never walk along or across the interstate, never attempt to hitchhike

Stay inside your vehicle, lock the doors, and wait for reliable help

If you’re unsure how to enter the interstate

pull off the road and stop to check for the correct route