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Unit 3 (Rual, Urban & Expressway Driving)

Total questions: 69

Worksheet time: 5hrs 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Hey road trip warriors! What should you absolutely avoid doing on the interstate?

a)

Drive large trucks

b)

Back-up

c)

Drive car

d)

All answers are correct

2.

Avery missed an exit on the highway! What should Avery do next?

a)

Continue to the next exit and turn around.

b)

Pull over on the shoulder of the road and back up.

c)

Slow down and get into the far left lane.

d)

Speed up and get into the far right lane.

3.

Hey there, road trip enthusiasts! Sophia and Liam are curious: Why do those rumble strips hang out on the edge of the road?

a)

To alert drivers when they drift off the road

b)

To prevent potholes

c)

To save money on construction costs

d)

Because they look cool

4.

Hey there, road trip enthusiasts! Emma and Kai are on a cross-country adventure and they just spotted an interstate sign. Can you help them figure out what shape it is?

a)

Rectangular

b)

Diamond shaped

c)

Round

d)

Shaped like a shield

5.

Ava and Mason are debating: Are motorcycles allowed on the expressway?

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Benjamin and Sophia are debating: Does traffic entering the expressway have the right of way?

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Hey there, roadster! Aria and Oliver are having a debate about speed limits. Can you help them out? What do posted speed limit signs actually indicate?

a)

The safest speed for any condition

b)

Suggested speed limit, but okay to exceed

c)

Maximum speed under ideal conditions

d)

The minimum speed for poor conditions

8.

Abigail and William are debating why expressways are considered safer than other roads. Can you help them figure it out?

a)

There is less traffic.

b)

There is no barrier between opposing traffic lanes.

c)

There are no intersections or cross traffic

d)

Because average speeds are higher

9.

Imagine you're on a road trip with Oliver and Ethan, cruising down the highway for hours. Suddenly, you realize you're driving way too fast without even noticing! What is this sneaky condition called?

a)

Common speed

b)

Wolf pack

c)

Velocitation

d)

Highway hypnosis

10.

Imagine Rohan and Maya are on a road trip, and suddenly they start feeling drowsy while driving. What is this dangerous condition called?

a)

Velocitation

b)

Wolf pack

c)

Highway hypnosis

d)

Common speed

11.

Nora and Ethan are planning a road trip across Illinois. Can you help them figure out the minimum speed limit on Illinois expressways?

a)

45 mph

b)

50 mph

c)

55 mph

d)

60 mph

12.

Imagine you're on an expressway adventure with Zoe, Aria, and Anika. Which lane should you choose if you're planning to cruise at the minimum speed?

a)

Left lane

b)

Center lane

c)

Right lane

d)

Any lane you want

13.

Imagine you're in a race with Grace and Ava on a multi-lane track. When overtaking (passing) another vehicle, which lane should you use to zoom past them?

a)

Right lane

b)

Left lane

14.

Hey Kai and James, before you zoom onto an exit ramp, which lane do you need to use?

a)

acceleration lane

b)

merging lane

c)

slow-down lane

d)

deceleration lane

15.

Imagine you're on an epic road trip with Michael and Mason, and you're about to join the Expressway. The last stretch of 'joining' traffic will lead you into the ...

a)

entrance lane

b)

merging lane (area)

c)

carpool lane

d)

center lane

16.

James and Michael are debating why expressway collisions are often more serious than those on other roads. Can you help them figure it out? Expressways

a)

have medians

b)

have a carpool lane

c)

have more conflicts w/ cross-traffic

d)

have higher speeds for motorists

17.

Imagine you're on an expressway adventure with Zoe, James, and Abigail. What do you call a group or formation of vehicles traveling together?

a)

Switchback

b)

Roundabout

c)

Wolf pack

d)

Gapper-delay

18.

Imagine you're driving down a steep mountain road, and suddenly your brakes aren't working! Where should you steer your vehicle to safely stop? Join Abigail, Nora, and Arjun in this thrilling scenario!

a)

Runaway vehicle ramp

b)

Switchback

c)

Roundabout

d)

Rest Stop

19.

Hey adventurers! Can you help Jackson and Ethan navigate the tricky turns that bend sharply in the opposite direction?

a)

Roundabout

b)

Turnabout

c)

Switchback

d)

Pullout area

20.

Hey Kai, can you guess what keeps the lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions apart?

a)

Median

b)

Island

c)

Solid white line

d)

Broken white line

21.

Imagine you're on a road trip with Ava and Aria, and you come across a curve with sign posts suggesting speeds for ideal conditions. What kind of sign are you looking at?

a)

switchbacks

b)

advisory speed signs

c)

wolfpack sign

d)

curve speed sign

22.

Arjun and Isla are racing their toy cars. Arjun claims that speeding up gives him more time to think and react. Is Arjun correct in his IPDE process logic?

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Hey there, road trip enthusiasts! Can you help Oliver, Luna, and Nora identify this sign?
What does the <p> sign represent?

a)

U.S. Highway Sign

b)

IL State Route Sign

c)

Interstate Sign

24.

Hey Zoe, can you guess what kind of sign this is?

a)

U. S. Highway sign

b)

IL State route sign

c)

Interstate sign

25.

Hey there, road trip enthusiasts! Anika, Kai, and Mason are planning their next adventure. Can you help them figure out the correct order of the parts of the entrance ramp (section A B C)?

a)

Acceleration lane, mering area, entrance ramp

b)

Entrance ramp, acceleration lane, merging area

c)

Entrance ramp, merging area, and acceleration lane

26.

Imagine Ava and Maya are on a road trip adventure! When they're exiting the Expressway, sections D and E represent the

a)

Deceleration lane and exit ramp

b)

Merging area and exit ramp

27.

Imagine you're cruising down the expressway with Lily, Sophia, and Emma. What speed do most drivers tend to use?

a)

Common speed

b)

Uncommon speed

c)

Highway hypnosis

28.

Hey there, road safety enthusiasts! Scott's Law, also known as the "move over law," is here to protect some important folks on the road. Can you guess who they are?

a)

First responders

b)

Police officers

c)

Drivers broken down on the shoulder

d)

All of the above

29.

Imagine you're on a road trip with Isla, Mia, and Jackson. As you drive through scenic routes, you notice a solid yellow line on the road. Where would this line, indicating no passing, most likely appear?

a)

On a hill

b)

In a curve

c)

In an underpass/tunnel

d)

All of the above

30.

Imagine you're on a road trip with Lily and Oliver, cruising down the expressway. The speed limit sign reads 65 mph, but everyone seems to be zooming by at 75 mph. If you decide to go 70 mph, can you still get a ticket?

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Why does Anika always keep a 3-second following distance while driving?

a)

It prevents you from being tailgated

b)

It allows you to stop safely

32.

Imagine you're driving with Henry and Evelyn, and you need to enter a one-way street going left. What should you do?

a)

stop unless there is a flashing green signal light

b)

turn from any available lane

c)

position your vehicle in the left lane

d)

position your vehicle in the right lane

33.

Imagine you're on a road trip with Anika and Evelyn. How far ahead should you check traffic signals to keep the journey smooth and fun?

a)

the next intersection only

b)

at least a block ahead

c)

no fewer than three blocks ahead 

d)

no more than a block ahead

34.

Imagine you're driving with your friends Aria and David, and it's time to change lanes. How do you check the blind spot to ensure everyone's safety?

a)

checking over your shoulder in the direction you are going to move

b)

signaling your intentions early

c)

looking over your left shoulder every time

d)

looking in the rear view mirrors

35.

Aiden and Zoe are having a friendly debate about driving rules. Can you help them decide when it's illegal to pass another vehicle?

a)

at an intersection

b)

on a multilane street

c)

over a broken lane marker

d)

on a one-way street

36.

Imagine you're driving through the bustling city streets with Lily and Oliver. How can you maintain a good sight distance to ensure a smooth ride?

a)

Pay special attention to your mirrors

b)

Watch the vehicle ahead very closely 

c)

Maintain a 3-second following distance

d)

Stay to the right side of your lane

37.

Why is city driving more of an adventure than driving in other environments, according to Aiden and Sophia?

a)

There are more people per square mile in the city than elsewhere

b)

More people ignore traffic laws in cities than in other locations

c)

There are more hazards, and you have to deal with them more frequently

d)

There are fewer police officers per miles on city streets.

38.

In a thrilling race to the finish line, Avery noticed a driver who follows too closely is called a 

a)

bumpersticker

b)

tailgater

c)

cargater

d)

tailodile

39.

Imagine you're on a road trip with Maya and Ethan, and suddenly an oncoming driver veers into your lane! Quick, where's the best space to steer your vehicle to safety? 

a)

directly in front of you

b)

to the right of your vehicle

c)

to the rear of your vehicle

d)

to the left of your vehicle

40.

Avery and Ava are on a road trip adventure! How can they identify a one-way street?

a)

Parking is allowed only on the right

b)

Solid lane markers are present

c)

Turn lanes are marked

d)

Most traffic signs face the same direction

41.

Imagine you're driving through the bustling city streets with Aiden and Aria. What should you always do to ensure a smooth ride?

a)

keep your vehicle close to others

b)

cover the brake pedal

c)

maintain the posted speed

d)

be ready to reduce speed and change vehicle position

42.

Imagine you're on a road trip with Aria and Daniel. When should you slow to the advisory speed posted for a curve to ensure a smooth ride?

a)

just as your vehicle reaches the curve 

b)

before entering the curve

c)

when you reach the sharpest part of the curve

d)

throughout the entire curve

43.

Imagine you're on a road trip with Charlotte and Daniel, cruising down a multi-lane highway. When it's time to make a left turn, from which lane should you do it?

a)

the far right lane

b)

the lane closest to the center line or median strip

c)

the center lane 

d)

any available lane

44.

Imagine you're Ethan, driving down a steep mountain road when suddenly your brakes fail! What are runaway vehicle ramps designed for ?

a)

cars to escape from the paths of runaway trucks

b)

jumping over bridges

c)

finding runaway vehicles and returning them home

d)

vehicles with malfunctioning brakes to safely get out of traffic and stop

45.

Imagine you're on a thrilling road trip with Ethan and Evelyn! Why do you need to spot hazards farther ahead when you're zooming at faster speeds? 

a)

have more time to react

b)

have more chances to identify hazards

c)

have more space to control hazards

d)

reach the hazard more quickly

46.

Abigail and Nora are on a road trip exploring the countryside. They notice the rural roads are 

a)

all paved 

b)

all gravel

c)

constructed of different types of materials

d)

usually in poor condition

47.

Imagine you're on a road trip with Abigail and Aiden. As you drive along, you notice narrow shoulders, bridges, ditches, guardrails, and trees lining the road. What are these features known as?

a)

roadside advantages

b)

roadside hazards

c)

escape paths

d)

driving attractions

48.

Lily and Arjun are on a road trip and spot a warning sign for a curve ahead. What does the sign look like? 

a)

curved red arrow

b)

curved black arrow

c)

round black arrow

d)

round red arrow

49.

Imagine you're on a road trip with Kai and Grace, and a vehicle zooms past you, planning to return to your lane a bit too close for comfort.  What should you do?

a)

stop immediately

b)

slow down

c)

swerve in your lane

d)

speed up

50.

Imagine you're in a bustling city with Ethan, Henry, and Zoe. Why is city driving more of an adventure than driving in other places?

a)

There are more vehicles per mile in the city

b)

More people ignore traffic laws in cities than in other locations

c)

There are more hazards, and you have to deal with them more frequently

d)

Both A and C are correct

51.

How should you use the predict step of the IPDE Process while driving on city streets?

a)

Be prepared to predict possible points of conflict earlier

b)

Take more time to make accurate predictions

c)

Act the same as you would on a rural roadway

d)

Divide your attention between several tasks

52.

An advantage of keeping a 3 second following distance in the city traffic is that you

a)

can see only the vehicle ahead

b)

have a cushion from the vehicle ahead

c)

have less time to react to hazards

d)

can react quickly to hazards

53.

The first step in following and meeting traffic is

a)

managing the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead

b)

establishing a fixed reference point

c)

identifying which car you are going to follow

d)

predicting if a car will enter your path

54.

A high risk area for sudden stop from another driver might be

a)

a school bus

b)

the lanes next to parked vehicles

c)

an intersection with a traffic light

d)

a rural highway

55.

If a light is green when you first see it, predict it

a)

has a left turn arrow

b)

will change soon

c)

has an electrical problem

d)

has just been illuminated

56.

The point of no return is when a driver:

a)

must come to a complete stop before the intersection

b)

completes a U-turn

c)

can no longer safely stop without entering the intersection

d)

has missed the traffic circle

57.

The distance between two vehicles is called

a)

a gap

b)

a side street

c)

a through street

d)

a space cushion

58.

Yield at four-way stops to

a)

pedestrians,

b)

vehicles that arrive first

c)

vehicle on right if both arrive at same time

d)

all of the above

59.

Moving after a stop you should

a)

search at 90-degree angles left and right

b)

get a clear view of possible conflicts

c)

last check to intended path of travel

d)

all of the above

60.

A left turn at a signal-controlled intersection with a left arrow, left-turn light, or delayed green light

a)

controlled left turn

b)

protected left turn

c)

unprotected left turn

d)

none of the above

61.

Take your foot off the accelerator and hold it over the brake pedal to be ready to brake quickly

a)

Ride the Brake

b)

Cover the Brake

62.

When stopping at a red light behind another vehicle, the driver should be able to see

a)

the car in front of theirs back tires contacting the road

b)

the license plate of the car ahead

c)

the back bumper of the car ahead

d)

the back window of the car ahead

63.

If an emergency vehicle is driving towards your vehicle with its lights and sirens activated on a 2 lane road, you must

a)

keeping driving if it is in oncoming traffic.

b)

keep driving if you are ahead of it.

c)

pull to the right.

d)

move to the left.

64.

Car A and Car B arrive at the 4 way stop at the same time. Car A is going straight and Car B is turning left. Who gets to go first

a)

Car A

b)

Car B

65.

Car A and B are signaling to turn left and all the other cars are going straight. Which two vehicles have the clear right of way?

a)

A and B

b)

B and G

c)

E and F

d)

A and F

66.

When making a right on red, you must stop and yield to

a)

cross traffic from the left

b)

pedestrians in the crosswalk

c)

oncoming left turners

d)

all of the above

67.

You are turning left onto a one-way street, which lane do you turn in to?

a)

lane closest to you going the direction you are

b)

the farthest outside lane

c)

any lane going in the correct direction you are

d)

you can never turn left onto a one-way street

68.

A vehicle may not make a lane change

a)

in an intersection

b)

with a solid broken yellow line

c)

100 feet before an intersection

d)

both a and c (first and third choice)

69.

This law, also known as the "move over law," requires drivers to reduce speed and switch lanes to give first-responders on the side of the road more space when their hazard lights are flashing...

a)

Dutch law

b)

Scott's law

c)

Lane change law

d)

Point of no return