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Chapter 11 and 12 Quiz

Total questions: 54

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an expressway?

a)

A road with no speed limits

b)

A limited access or controlled access highway

c)

A road with multiple stop signs

d)

A highway with traffic lights

2.

Which interstate highway runs from the West Coast to the East Coast?

a)

I-95

b)

I-10

c)

I-5

d)

I-35

3.

What should you do in the merging area of an expressway?

a)

Stop completely

b)

Enter at the same speed as cars in the nearest lane

c)

Reverse direction

d)

Park your vehicle

4.

What is the last part of the expressway entrance?

a)

Entrance Ramp

b)

Acceleration Lane

c)

Merging Area

d)

Exit Ramp

5.

When driving on the expressway what lane is best to be in when you are not actively passing another vehicle and you have no intention to exit anytime soon?

a)

left lane

b)

center lane

c)

right lane

d)

decceleration lane

6.

When you move into the deceleration lane, you should....

a)

accelerate to exit ramp speed.

b)

slow to the exit ramp speed.

c)

shift into neutral.

d)

stop in the deceleration lane.

7.

If your vehicle becomes disabled on an expressway, you should...

a)

never stop until off the expressway.

b)

reduce speed and pull over to the shoulder

c)

Stay in the vehicle and leave it parked in the middle lane until help arrives.

d)

continue driving slowly on the shoulder.

8.

If the entrance ramp enters the expressway from the left, you should realize a greater potential for conflict because you will be entering....

a)

after coming to a complete stop.

b)

the slowest lane on the expressway.

c)

from the right.

d)

a higher speed traffic lane.

9.

When the expressway is wet or slippery, your following distance should be...

a)

decreased to less than two seconds.

b)

the same as on dry roadways.

c)

two seconds.

d)

at least four seconds.

10.

Why are expressways safer than other types of roads?

a)

Cross traffic is eliminated.

b)

There is more traffic on expressways.

c)

There is no division of opposing lanes of traffic on the expressway.

d)

The average speed is higher on expressways.

11.

Expressway collisions tend to be more serious than those on other types of roads because....

a)

expressway speeds are higher.

b)

a median strip is present.

c)

expressways have more hazards.

d)

there are so many traffic conflicts.

12.

If you miss the exit you want, you should....

a)

make a U-turn and return to the exit.

b)

pull over as quickly as possible, and back up to the exit.

c)

proceed to the next exit.

d)

pull over immediately on the shoulder or median and check a map for how to best reach your destination.

13.

The acceleration lane is where you usually can.....

a)

expect others to yield the right of way.

b)

adjust your speed to the flow of traffic.

c)

maintain a steady speed.

d)

accelerate regardless of the traffic flow.

14.

In order to avoid conflicts when traffic is heavy in the right lane, use the.....

a)

center lane

b)

the right lane and drive slower.

c)

center line to straddle and keep people away.

d)

far left lane.

15.

When passing on the expressway, it is generally safer to pass....

a)

from any available lane.

b)

on the right.

c)

in the center lane.

d)

on the left.

16.

Where do you blend into traffic on an entrance to an expressway?

a)

Acceleration Lane

b)

Common Speed

c)

Controlled Access Highway

d)

Merging Area

e)

Exit Ramp

17.

A lane provided off the expressway so you can slow down before reaching the exit ramp.

a)

Velocitation

b)

Deceleration Lane

c)

Highway Hypnosis

d)

Acceleration Lane

e)

Entrance Ramp

18.

A ramp leading you off the expressway.

a)

Acceleration Lane

b)

Common Speed

c)

Controlled Access Highway

d)

Merging Area

e)

Exit Ramp

19.

When you come off the expressway onto slower roads, you may feel like you are driving too slow.

a)

Velocitation

b)

Deceleration Lane

c)

Highway Hypnosis

d)

Acceleration Lane

e)

Entrance Ramp

20.

A lane used to increase speed and to search for a gap in traffic.

a)

Acceleration Lane

b)

Common Speed

c)

Controlled Access Highway

d)

Merging Area

e)

Exit Ramp

21.

A ramp that gives you time to evaluate conditions and determine speed.

a)

Velocitation

b)

Deceleration Lane

c)

Highway Hypnosis

d)

Entrance Ramp

e)

Acceleration Lane

22.

A drowsy state that may occur during long hours of highway driving.

a)

Velocitation

b)

Deceleration Lane

c)

Highway Hypnosis

d)

Acceleration Lane

e)

Entrance Ramp

23.

The following distance you should maintain (normal driving conditions) on an expressway.

a)

2 seconds

b)

3 seconds

c)

4 seconds

d)

5 seconds

24.

When you experience a tire blowout, the first thing you should do is;

a)

push the brake aggressively.

b)

slow down gradually.

c)

change the tire.

d)

turn the car off.

25.

Where are your blind spots?

a)

Right rear zones and Left rear zones

b)

Front bumper

c)

Directly behind car

d)

Right side of car

26.

If you make a mistake and enter the wrong entrance ramp you should.....

a)

Back up onto the ramp

b)

Perform a U turn on the expressway and go back up the ramp.

c)

Continue onto the highway and drive to the next exit.

d)

Give up, your mistake will never be fixed

27.

When you encounter large trucks on the expressway, you should

a)

drive between the trucks for safety.

b)

keep the trucks from passing you.

c)

follow the trucks closely.

d)

avoid driving between two trucks.

28.

If the expressway has three lanes going in your direction, you should change

a)

more than one lane at a time.

b)

several lanes at a time if exiting.

c)

only when you are going to exit.

d)

only one lane at a time.

29.

The left lane on the expressway is known as the

a)

passing lane.

b)

slow lane.

c)

merging lane.

d)

shoulder of the road.

30.

A predictable traffic flow is a safety factor on an expressway.  However, you should always be alert for

a)

drivers who make sudden stops or attempt to back up

b)

signs indicating cross traffic ahead

c)

drivers who use cruise control

d)

traffic that moves at your speed

31.

Stopping on an acceleration lane can cause

a)

a head-on collision

b)

a rear-end collision

c)

expressway traffic to stop

d)

a side-swipe collision

32.

When a side road forms a T-intersection with an expressway, it is called a

a)

cloverleaf interchange

b)

trumpet interchange

c)

diamond interchange

d)

club interchange

33.

What should you do to stay safe in rain?

a)

Reduce speed

b)

Keep your windshield wipers on

c)

Have your low beam headlights on

d)

All of the above

34.

If you get stuck in deep snow, mud, or sand, what is the strategy you should use?

a)

Drive out of it

b)

Wait for help

c)

Rocking your vehicle

d)

Press your accelerator as hard as you can

35.

What should you be ready for when it's icy? Mark all that are correct.

a)

Ice on bridges

b)

Black ice

c)

Ice on tire tracks

d)

Construction

36.

When is it okay to use high-beam headlights?

a)

In the early morning and night, when you have limited lighting.

b)

When you see another car coming

c)

In the middle of the day

d)

When it's foggy

37.

When should you NEVER use high-beam headlights? Mark all that are correct.

a)

In the fog

b)

When its snowing

c)

When its raining

d)

When you are around other vehicles

38.

In fog, you should use _______________

a)

emergency lights

b)

low beam

c)

high beam

d)

no headlights are necessary

39.

A wet roadway is most slippery _________________

a)

When the rain first begins

b)

When the rain stops

c)

both are equal

40.

The use of the air conditioner will help defog interior windows.

a)

true

b)

false

41.

If you see deep water on the roadway(water higher than the height of your tires), you should....

a)

Stop and Exit the car immediately

b)

turn around or take another route

c)

set the selector lever to NEUTRAL

d)

accelerate gently while looking to your target area

42.

One method for reducing glare on a sunny day is ______________________

a)

a. wear sunglasses

b)

b. Clean Windshield

c)

Both Answer A and B

d)

Neither Answer A nor B

43.
What is the most important thing you can do to improve safety in adverse conditions
a)
Turn on High Beams
b)
Slow Down
c)
Use "threshold braking"
d)
Avoid looking at glare
44.

If your car begins to skid on a road, you should:

a)

a. Immediately apply the brakes

b)

b. Ease off the gas pedal and turn your steering wheel in the direction of the skid

c)

c. Ease off the gas pedal and turn your steering wheel in the opposite direction from the skid

45.
When driving on slippery roads, you should
a)
not use cruise control
b)
always use cruise control
c)
use cruise control with low speed
d)
use cruise control only on highways
46.
You can get a little better traction on wet roads by driving
a)
at or near the posted speed limit
b)
in the tire tracks of the vehicle ahead
c)
toward the right edge of the roadway
d)
with reduced tire air pressure
47.

Why do bridges freeze quicker than other roadways?

a)

cold air is flowing above & below bridge

b)

because it is elevated

c)

it is made of a different material

d)

snow is attracted to bridges

48.
If you stop on the shoulder of the road in a heavy fog, warn other drivers that you are not moving by
a)
using emergency flashers
b)
periodically sounding the horn
c)
keeping headlights on
d)
shutting headlights off 
49.
Whenever visibility is reduced, the first action to take to apply the IPDE process 
a)
should be to maintain steady speed
b)
is to slow down
c)
is to stop
d)
is to move closer to the windshield
50.
Black ice
a)
is thin sheets of invisible ice
b)
is well-traveled ice
c)
is easy to see
d)
provides more traction than regular ice
51.
If you are driving into sun glare from bright sunlight, you can reduce glare and eyestrain by
a)
applying dark tint to the windows
b)
using sunglasses and the sun visor
c)
keeping vehicle interior lights on
d)
using the defroster or air conditioner 
52.
To improve traction on snow
a)
use bigger tires than normal
b)
drive with your foot on the brake
c)
drive on fresh snow only
d)
use all-season tires and/ or tire chains
53.

How can you keep the inside of your vehicle’s windows clear in heavy rainy conditions?

a)

Wipe the windows with a cloth.

b)

Increase your speed to heat the windows.

c)

Use the windshield wipers.

d)

Use the defroster or air conditioner.

54.

If an oncoming driver leaves their bright headlights on, to avoid being blinded by their headlights, you can

a)

Slow down and glance at the right lane line (on the right edge of the roadway).

b)

Look through the oncoming headlights.

c)

Use your sun visor.

d)

Look at the oncoming headlights.