Driver's Ed: Module 5

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Name 2 instances when a driver may pass another car on the right.

When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a clear lane, or a multi lane highway

When is it safe to cut back in front of a car you just passed?

When you can see the front bumper of another vehicle in your rearview mirror

Why are rumble strips on the edge of a roadway?

alert drivers on the edge of the road

At what part of the turn should you start to accelerate?

apex

What portion of the curve should you be in as you drive through a curve to the left?

approach curve in right lane position, accelerate out of apex

Ideally, what speed should a motorist enter an expressway?

at the same speed of traffic

Name a move that should not be done on an expressway

backing up

Where should your focus be as you drive around a curve?

beyond the curve, towards where you are going

Name 3 places where passing is illegal

bridge, solid yellow line, intersection, uphill, railroad

Describe a shared left turn lane. How far can you travel in one?

cannot be used to travel more than 150, used to wait for a gap in traffic and drivers in other directions

Name 3 steps a driver should take when their light turns green before proceeding?

check traffic, count to 3, look for pedestrians and bicyclists

What type of interchange allows for minimal disruption of traffic flow?

cloverleaf

What happens if you miss your exit on an expressway?

continue to the next exit and turn around

What is the symbol for an HOV lane?

diamond

What is the direction of travel for interstates with even numbers?

east to west

Name the 3 areas of an expressway entrance

entrance ramp, acceleration lane, and merge area

What number at the start of a 3 digit number designates a beltway?

even number

Name 3 characteristics of an expressway

high speeds, limited access, high traffic, median or barriers

Name 3 characteristics of an urban roadway

high volume of traffic, starts and stops frequently, and intersections with left and right turns

What does a red X over a lane indicate?

lane is closed

Do roundabout have a lower or higher crash rate than regular intersections?

lower

Name 3 facts about mile markers on the side of an interstate

match exit numbers, gives locations for help, know the mileage

What portion of the lane should you use when passing a parked car?

move to the left side of the lane

When making a right turn with more than one lane, which lane do you select?

nearest available lane

Are non-motorized vehicles allowed on an expressway?

no

When changing lanes is it okay to change more than one lane at once?

no

When turning left with a green light who has the right of way?

oncoming traffic

Name 3 things a driver must look for at an intersection

pedestrians, oncoming and cross traffic, signs and signals

What is the correct method for turning?

push pull slide

Name a precaution to take when driving on gravel or dirt roads

reduce your speed and increase your following distance

What shape is used for interstate signs?

shield

Which direction should your tires point while waiting for a light to turn?

straight

Describe a trumpet interchange

t intersection

What are the right of way rules for a roundabout? Who has the right of way?

traffic already in the roundabout have the right of way, traffic entering must yield

How do you handle an intersection if the signal is not functioning?

treat is like a 4 way uncontrolled stop, proceed with caution and use right of way laws

Why do right turns require more time to complete?

turns are tighter and made at slower speeds

What is the name of for the lane where cars enter and exit an expressway at the same time?

weave lane

What happens to your vision as you near the top of a hill?

your vision and view of the road are limited

When passing another car, you should start how many seconds back from it?

2-3 seconds

Your following distance on an expressway should be how many seconds?

3-4

How many seconds before a turn should you signal?

4 seconds


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