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WorksheetsChapter 11 and 12 Quiz
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 43mins
What is an expressway?
A road with no speed limits
A limited access or controlled access highway
A road with multiple stop signs
A highway with traffic lights
Which interstate highway runs from the West Coast to the East Coast?
I-95
I-10
I-5
I-35
What should you do in the merging area of an expressway?
Stop completely
Enter at the same speed as cars in the nearest lane
Reverse direction
Park your vehicle
What is the last part of the expressway entrance?
Entrance Ramp
Acceleration Lane
Merging Area
Exit Ramp
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?
left lane
center lane
right lane
decceleration lane
When you move into the deceleration lane, you should....
accelerate to exit ramp speed.
slow to the exit ramp speed.
shift into neutral.
stop in the deceleration lane.
If your vehicle becomes disabled on an expressway, you should...
never stop until off the expressway.
reduce speed and pull over to the shoulder
Stay in the vehicle and leave it parked in the middle lane until help arrives.
continue driving slowly on the shoulder.
If the entrance ramp enters the expressway from the left, you should realize a greater potential for conflict because you will be entering....
after coming to a complete stop.
the slowest lane on the expressway.
from the right.
a higher speed traffic lane.
When the expressway is wet or slippery, your following distance should be...
decreased to less than two seconds.
the same as on dry roadways.
two seconds.
at least four seconds.
Why are expressways safer than other types of roads?
Cross traffic is eliminated.
There is more traffic on expressways.
There is no division of opposing lanes of traffic on the expressway.
The average speed is higher on expressways.
Expressway collisions tend to be more serious than those on other types of roads because....
expressway speeds are higher.
a median strip is present.
expressways have more hazards.
there are so many traffic conflicts.
If you miss the exit you want, you should....
make a U-turn and return to the exit.
pull over as quickly as possible, and back up to the exit.
proceed to the next exit.
pull over immediately on the shoulder or median and check a map for how to best reach your destination.
The acceleration lane is where you usually can.....
expect others to yield the right of way.
adjust your speed to the flow of traffic.
maintain a steady speed.
accelerate regardless of the traffic flow.
In order to avoid conflicts when traffic is heavy in the right lane, use the.....
center lane
the right lane and drive slower.
center line to straddle and keep people away.
far left lane.
When passing on the expressway, it is generally safer to pass....
from any available lane.
on the right.
in the center lane.
on the left.
Where do you blend into traffic on an entrance to an expressway?
Acceleration Lane
Common Speed
Controlled Access Highway
Merging Area
Exit Ramp
A lane provided off the expressway so you can slow down before reaching the exit ramp.
Velocitation
Deceleration Lane
Highway Hypnosis
Acceleration Lane
Entrance Ramp
A ramp leading you off the expressway.
Acceleration Lane
Common Speed
Controlled Access Highway
Merging Area
Exit Ramp
When you come off the expressway onto slower roads, you may feel like you are driving too slow.
Velocitation
Deceleration Lane
Highway Hypnosis
Acceleration Lane
Entrance Ramp
A lane used to increase speed and to search for a gap in traffic.
Acceleration Lane
Common Speed
Controlled Access Highway
Merging Area
Exit Ramp
A ramp that gives you time to evaluate conditions and determine speed.
Velocitation
Deceleration Lane
Highway Hypnosis
Entrance Ramp
Acceleration Lane
A drowsy state that may occur during long hours of highway driving.
Velocitation
Deceleration Lane
Highway Hypnosis
Acceleration Lane
Entrance Ramp
The following distance you should maintain (normal driving conditions) on an expressway.
2 seconds
3 seconds
4 seconds
5 seconds
When you experience a tire blowout, the first thing you should do is;
push the brake aggressively.
slow down gradually.
change the tire.
turn the car off.
Where are your blind spots?
Right rear zones and Left rear zones
Front bumper
Directly behind car
Right side of car
If you make a mistake and enter the wrong entrance ramp you should.....
Back up onto the ramp
Perform a U turn on the expressway and go back up the ramp.
Continue onto the highway and drive to the next exit.
Give up, your mistake will never be fixed
When you encounter large trucks on the expressway, you should
drive between the trucks for safety.
keep the trucks from passing you.
follow the trucks closely.
avoid driving between two trucks.
If the expressway has three lanes going in your direction, you should change
more than one lane at a time.
several lanes at a time if exiting.
only when you are going to exit.
only one lane at a time.
The left lane on the expressway is known as the
passing lane.
slow lane.
merging lane.
shoulder of the road.
A predictable traffic flow is a safety factor on an expressway. However, you should always be alert for
drivers who make sudden stops or attempt to back up
signs indicating cross traffic ahead
drivers who use cruise control
traffic that moves at your speed
Stopping on an acceleration lane can cause
a head-on collision
a rear-end collision
expressway traffic to stop
a side-swipe collision
When a side road forms a T-intersection with an expressway, it is called a
cloverleaf interchange
trumpet interchange
diamond interchange
club interchange
What should you do to stay safe in rain?
Reduce speed
Keep your windshield wipers on
Have your low beam headlights on
All of the above
If you get stuck in deep snow, mud, or sand, what is the strategy you should use?
Drive out of it
Wait for help
Rocking your vehicle
Press your accelerator as hard as you can
What should you be ready for when it's icy? Mark all that are correct.
Ice on bridges
Black ice
Ice on tire tracks
Construction
When is it okay to use high-beam headlights?
In the early morning and night, when you have limited lighting.
When you see another car coming
In the middle of the day
When it's foggy
When should you NEVER use high-beam headlights? Mark all that are correct.
In the fog
When its snowing
When its raining
When you are around other vehicles
In fog, you should use _______________
emergency lights
low beam
high beam
no headlights are necessary
A wet roadway is most slippery _________________
When the rain first begins
When the rain stops
both are equal
The use of the air conditioner will help defog interior windows.
true
false
If you see deep water on the roadway(water higher than the height of your tires), you should....
Stop and Exit the car immediately
turn around or take another route
set the selector lever to NEUTRAL
accelerate gently while looking to your target area
One method for reducing glare on a sunny day is ______________________
a. wear sunglasses
b. Clean Windshield
Both Answer A and B
Neither Answer A nor B
If your car begins to skid on a road, you should:
a. Immediately apply the brakes
b. Ease off the gas pedal and turn your steering wheel in the direction of the skid
c. Ease off the gas pedal and turn your steering wheel in the opposite direction from the skid
Why do bridges freeze quicker than other roadways?
cold air is flowing above & below bridge
because it is elevated
it is made of a different material
snow is attracted to bridges
How can you keep the inside of your vehicle’s windows clear in heavy rainy conditions?
Wipe the windows with a cloth.
Increase your speed to heat the windows.
Use the windshield wipers.
Use the defroster or air conditioner.
If an oncoming driver leaves their bright headlights on, to avoid being blinded by their headlights, you can
Slow down and glance at the right lane line (on the right edge of the roadway).
Look through the oncoming headlights.
Use your sun visor.
Look at the oncoming headlights.
