Chapter 11 - Road Interchanges

What is an expressway?

• A high-speed road designed for fast traffic

• A narrow country road

• A pedestrian walkway

• A bicycle path

What is a cloverleaf interchange?

• Drivers can go in either direction on either highway. Left turns are eliminated.

• It is a type of interchange where traffic signals are used to control the flow.

• It is a type of interchange that uses roundabouts to manage traffic.

• It is a type of interchange that involves a single overpass with no loops.

What is a trumpet interchange?

• Used where a side road forms a T intersection with an expressway.

• A type of interchange where two highways cross at different levels.

• An interchange with a circular loop for turning.

• A junction where roads meet at a roundabout.

What is an All-Directional interchange used for?

• Used in a complicated intersection with high volume traffic. Common in a big city.

• A lane used to match the speed of traffic.

• A lane used to exit the highway.

Fill in the blank: An Entrance ramp is used to _______.

• merge onto a highway.

• exit a highway.

• park vehicles.

• stop traffic.

What is an Acceleration lane?

• A lane used to exit the highway.

• A lane used to match the speed of traffic.

• A lane used for emergency stops.

What is shown in the image associated with 'Wrong way ramp'?

• A road sign indicating a wrong way

• A pedestrian crossing

• A traffic light

• A speed bump

What should you do when you identify potential hazards while driving?

• Ignore the hazards and continue driving

• Slow down and be prepared to stop

• Speed up to pass the hazard quickly

• Honk to alert other drivers

What should you do to compromise space and minimize a hazard?

• Increase the space and ignore the hazard

• Compromise space and minimize the hazard

• Do nothing and let the hazard remain

• Maximize space without considering the hazard

What is an 'Exit ramp'?

• A) A lane for accelerating

• B) A lane for leaving a highway

• C) A lane for merging