Interstate Highway System Quiz

Which president signed the law that initiated the Interstate Highway System?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Harry S. Truman

• John F. Kennedy

What was the main reason Eisenhower was impressed with Germany's autobahn during World War II?

• It was the longest highway in the world.

• It was aesthetically pleasing.

• It had no speed limits.

• It helped in efficiently re-supplying Allied forces.

What was the primary funding source for the Interstate Highway System?

• Federal income tax

• State bonds

• Toll roads

• Gasoline tax

Which of the following is a myth about the Interstate Highway System?

• It was built mainly for national defense.

• It was funded entirely by the federal government.

• One in five miles is straight for emergency airplane landings.

• It connects all major cities in the U.S.

How are major east-west interstates numbered?

• With odd numbers

• With even numbers

• With numbers divisible by five

• With three-digit numbers

What was a significant consequence of the Interstate Highway System on urban communities?

• Displacement of minority neighborhoods

• Reduction in traffic congestion

• Decrease in suburbanization

• Increased public transportation

Which state was the first to complete all its major interstate highways?

• California

• Texas

• Nebraska

• Florida

What event highlighted the maintenance challenges of the Interstate Highway System in 2007?

• A bridge collapse in Minneapolis

• A snowstorm in New York

• A hurricane in Florida

• A major earthquake

What is one of the predicted future trends related to the Interstate Highway System?

• Population growth along interstates

• Decline in suburbanization

• Reduction in shipping prices

• Decrease in road trips

What is a criticism of the Interstate Highway System regarding public transportation?

• It has improved public transportation infrastructure.

• It has no impact on public transportation.

• It has led to the decline of public transportation.

• It has increased public transportation options.