Module 5 driving
How do you safely change lanes? (SMOG)
SIGNAL, check MIRRORS, look OVER your shoulder, GO
When entering the expressway a motorist should be at the _________ speed as traffic already on the expressway
Same
List the following areas where it is illegal to pass another vehicle
Solid yellow line, oncoming vehicles, uphill, curves, intersections, railroad crossings, bridges
When passing another vehicle on a two lane roadway, when should you return to your lane?
When you can see the front of the vehicle being passed in your rear view mirror
Rumble strips are installed on the edge of roads to _____.
alert drivers who drift off the road
A driver may pass a vehicle on the right when
another vehicle is waiting to make a left turn, multiple lanes are available
When making your turn you should accelerate at the _______ of the turn.
apex
You should never _________ on an expressway
back up (stop)
Most crashes occur at intersections because
drivers fail to develop good driving habits, drivers don't search, drivers don't identify & understand
An interstate route with even numbers travels _____.
east, west
An alternate route that travels around the city begins with an ______ number.
even
Non-motorized vehicles are allowed on expressways. (T/F)
false
Limited access highways _____.
have no traffic lights, are also known as expressways, have exits and entrances only at certain locations
A dulled, drowsy, trance-like condition while driving is known as _____.
highway hypnosis
When driving past parked vehicles on the side of the roadway, move your vehicle to the ______ portion of the roadway.
left
An interstate route with odd numbers travels ____?
north, south
A vehicle turning left with a green light must yield to _______________ _________
oncoming traffic
A red X over a lane means travel in that lane is ___________
prohibited
The correct steering method for turns is _________________?
push/pull/slide
When driving around a curve, you should focus on the point you want to _______
reach
The correct procedure for entering an expressway is
search ahead and behind for gaps in traffic, signal, adjust speed, merge
Interstate signs are shaped like a _____.
shield
When driving on gravel or dirt roadways reduce your ________ and increase your _________ ___________
speed, following distance
While turning right, you should look at your __________ in your path of travel
target
At intersections, driver should be checking for
traffic signals and signs, oncoming and cross traffic, pedestrians and bicycles
Many signs on the expressway are designed to breakaway when hit by a vehicle. (T/F)
true
Roundabouts have significantly lower crash and fatality rates than intersections. (true/false)
true
You need more time to make a left turn than to make a right turn (true/false)
true
Who must yield at roundabouts?
vehicles entering
A lane in which vehicles exit and enter an expressway is called a(n) _________ lane.
weave
The proper position to begin a right turn is in lane position ___
3
When approaching the crest of a hill, lane position ___ is recommended
3
You should signal at least ___ seconds before a turn
4
If the traffic light is not functioning at the intersection, drivers should proceed with _________ and use the ________ of _____ laws.
Caution, right, way
The entrance to an expressway has three parts. What are they?
Entrance ramp, acceleration lane, merge
If you miss an exit, you should _____.
Go to the next exit and turn around
List 4 out of the 8 Characteristics of an expressway.
High speed, exit/entrance, low rate of collision, divided by barrier
List the characteristics of an urban roadway
High volumes of traffic, more roadway users to interact with, multiple intersections with right and left turns, stores and business present, rush hour traffic