Unit 7: Driving on Expressways
What is true about driving over bridges
They can be crowded, limited visibility, usually have no shoulder for emergencies
What is used for both entering and exiting a highway
Weave lane
If an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind you you should
Move as closest possible to the edge of the road and allow the emergency vehicle to pass you
When entering an expressway in the acceleration lane you should
Search for a gap in traffic in adjust your speed to the speed of the traffic
What is the safe thing to do when driving through a tunnel
Take off your sunglasses and turn on your headlights
Speed limits through work zones
Are usually reduced for worker safety
What are the "No Zones"?
Areas around a large vehicle where drivers can't see you
When driving with a motorcycle
Do not attempt to share a lane
What is true about speed limits on highways
Higher speeds contribute to more deaths and more severe injuries
What is true about large trucks and buses
Many people are killed in crashes involving large trucks and buses every year