Chapter 7: Interstate Driving and Rural Roads

Liam is driving his car and signals to enter an expressway, at the same time Luna signals to exit using the same merge lane. Abigail is observing them from a distance. According to the traffic rules, which car has the right-of way?

• The car (Luna's car) exiting the expressway or interstate

• The car (Liam's car) entering the expressway or interstate

• The first car to reach the merge lane

• Neither car has the right of way

Elijah, Abigail, and Liam are planning a road trip. They are discussing the rules of the road. Liam asks, 'How much 'gap' do we need when we are attempting to merge into traffic?'

• Two Car Lengths

• Four Car Lengths

• Two Seconds

• Four Seconds

Imagine Grace, Olivia, and David are on a road trip. Which of the following statements about passing other vehicles on the road would be true for them?

• They must not drive faster than the maximum speed limit

• They must use caution when overtaking a slow moving vehicle

• They must obey the markings and signs that relate to passing

• All of the above

Imagine Olivia, Charlotte, and Michael are on a road trip. To avoid any mishaps due to other drivers, where should they maintain a space cushion with their vehicle?

• Behind and in front of their vehicle

• Front, sides and behind their vehicle

• Between their vehicle and the double solid yellow center lane lines

• None of the above

Imagine Priya, James, and Samuel are on a road trip. They are having a blast, but suddenly they miss their exit on the interstate. What should they do?

• Back up carefully along the shoulder until they reach their correct exit

• Drive until they find a good place to make a U-turn

• Go to the next exit, get back on the interstate and return to the exit they missed

• Pull over and find a new route

Aiden, Michael, and Jackson are having a debate. They are trying to figure out what is the most common type of crash on the interstate. Can you help them settle this?

• Aiden thinks it's side impact from drivers weaving in and out of lanes

• Michael argues it's tire blowouts and losing control of the vehicle

• Jackson believes it's head on collision because of drivers crossing the lanes or median

• Or is it rear end collisions because of drivers following too closely, as some others suggest?

Imagine William, James, and Benjamin are on a thrilling adventure, traveling on a narrow road on a steep hill. What should they do?

• Reduce their speed and reduce their following distance

• Increase their speed and increase their following distance

• Reduce their speed and increase their following distance

• Increase their speed and reduce their following distance

Zoe, Evelyn, and Ethan are on a road trip. They are having a debate. Before exiting the interstate, how long in advance should they signal their intention to exit? Help them settle this debate!

• 100 ft

• 200 ft

• 300 ft

• 400 ft

Elijah, Benjamin, and Arjun are planning a road trip. They are curious and excited about spotting some wildlife during their journey. Can you help them figure out at what time of day they would most likely see wildlife near or on the roadway?

• At dawn and dusk

• 30 minutes after sunset

• In the early morning hours

• In the early evening hours

Isla, Aiden, and David are on a fun road trip. They spot a slow moving vehicle ahead. They start guessing what type of sign or marker they might see on such vehicles, which could be farm equipment, construction equipment, or vehicles drawn by animals. What do you think they saw?

• Fluorescent Orange Square

• Fluorescent Orange and Red Triangle

• Fluorescent Red and Orange Diamond

• Fluorescent Orange Circle