Unit 4 Driver's Ed

When preparing to exit a freeway, signal and move into the proper exit lane at least ___ before your exit appears.

1 mile

Maximum speed limits on RURAL HIGHWAYS in Illinois can be as high as ___.

55 mph

Your following distance on rural highways at speeds over 50 mph, should be ___.

6 sec.

Which lane should you use to slow down before exiting the expressway?

Deceleration Lane

Which type of interchange is commonly used where several freeways and/or highways meet?

Directional

A driver entering the expressway has the right of way over a driver already on the expressway.

False

As a general goal for city driving, you should drive in the far-left lane to avoid congestion.

False

If you see a hazard ahead that would make another driver's pass of your vehicle dangerous, you should speed up to block the passing vehicle.

False

If you think you are going to collide with an animal, large or small, it is better to swerve out of the way than it is to brake.

False

On streets with more than one lane going in the same direction, the right lane is usually the fastest lane.

False

One-way streets are generally safer than two-way streets because parking is not permitted on them.

False

The faster you travel, the more you should rely on your side vision to pick out details of the driving environment.

False

The only time you are permitted to exceed the speed limit is if you are "going with the flow."

False

Traffic signals on rural roads are likely to be smaller than signals on city streets.

False

When driving in rush hour traffic, you could drive on the shoulder or median to get past a traffic backup.

False

When exiting an expressway, you should begin to slow down before you enter the deceleration lane.

False

Railroad crossings in rural environments are more likely to include the full range of roadway markings and control devices such as signs, signals, lights, gates, and warning bells that exist at most urban railroad crossings.

Flase

When driving past a row of parked cars, you should ___.

Keep your brake covered

The ___ lane should generally be used for passing.

Left

What part of the expressway entrance allows you to enter the expressway & join the traffic already on the expressway?

Merging Area

Which ramp leads a car off an expressway?

Off ramp

Which ramp gives you access to an expressway?

On ramp

You should maintain a ___ second following distance behind a vehicle you want to pass.

Three

A small animal like a raccoon, skunk or rabbit can cause deadly crashes by causing drivers to swerve or brake sharply to avoid a collision.

True

Because freeways are more crowded than highways and escape routes are limited, you must work harder to increase the space cushion around your vehicle.

True

In most situations, you should attempt to pass on the left.

True

One-way streets can generally handle a heavier volume of traffic than two-way streets.

True

To avoid possible conflicts with oncoming vehicles, you should stay out of the left lane unless you are passing another vehicle or are planning to turn left soon.

True

To avoid the danger of "information overload" when traveling in an unfamiliar city, you should consult a local map.

True

To prevent highway hypnosis and velocitation from occurring, drive only when you are rested and mentally fresh.

True

When changing lanes on the expressway, you should only change one lane at a time.

True

When you approach a SMV, reduce your speed & take a moment to identify the vehicle and its potential dangers to you.

True

You should never attempt to pass a vehicle in or near an intersection.

True

You should never try to pass more than one vehicle at a time.

True

Your line of sight on rural roads is more limited than it is on city streets and freeways.

True

Which type of interchange is commonly used when one freeway ends at another?

Trumpet

highway

a main public roadway designed to carry traffic for long, uninterrupted periods at medium to high speeds

Gridlock

a situation in which traffic becomes so heavy that it comes to a virtual stop

Dangers of city streets include ___.

a. limited escape routes b. detours for road repairs c. a high density of pedestri

Gridlock can be caused by ___.

a. rush hour traffic b. a collision c. a police officer issuing a ticket

If you see a wild animal on the road, you should ___.

a. slow down b. honk your horn

If you accidentally go the wrong direction on a one-way street, you should ___.

a. turn on both your hazard lights & headlights b. turn around if possible

Many conflicts with bicycles could be avoided if all roadway users ____.

accepted the bicycle as a vehicle

Riding the brake ___.

adds wear and tear to your brakes

Median strip

an area of space that separates opposing directions of travel on a divided highway

highway hypnosis

an effect of open highway driving in which you literally become "hypnotized" by the road for several seconds and afterwards feel as if you just awakened from a dream

Velocitation

an effect of open highway driving in which you unconsciously find yourself driving much faster than you intended

On multilane roads, the smoothest lane is generally the ___.

center lane

One-way streets are ___.

common in cities

Unlike city streets and rural highways, access to freeways is ___.

controlled & limited

If you "go with the flow" you ___.

could get a ticket if you speed

A highway is ___.

designed for medium to high speeds

If you enter an entrance ramp that you do not want, you should ___.\

enter the expressway and use the next exit

The streets in residential districts typically ___.

have a slow pace of traffic

Covering the brake involves taking your right foot off the accelerator and ___.

holding it over the brake pedal as you cruise forward on your car's momentum

Covering the brake

holding the right foot over the brake pedal as you cruise forward on your cars momentum

T intersection

intersections in which a side road joins a main road with through traffic at a right angle

Y Intersection

intersections in which roads meet at unusual angles

At rush-hour times, the far-left lane of the freeway usually has the fastest traffic flow because in most cases it ___.

is farthest from merging traffic

If you are consistently being passed on the right side on a freeway, you should ___.

move to the right

Divided Highway

multilane highway in which opposing directions of travel are separated by a fixed barrier or median strip

Rural roads may be ___.

narrow b. paved with unusual materials like gravel & rock c. unpaved

Crossovers are commonly found ___.

on divided highways

The SMV emblem is ___.

orange & red, and triangular

Which of the following is NOT a common feature of a rural highway?

passing lanes

The best way to deal with the sharp curves and steep hills on rural roads is to ___.

reduce speed

Side-by-side driving ___.

reduces your space cushion b. blocks your surrounding view c. increases the chances of a collision

Riding the brake

resting the right foot on the brake pedal while driving

One-Way Street

roadways in which all lanes of traffic move in the same direction

The dangers of business districts include ___.

rows of parked cars

When changing lanes properly, you should ___.

signal, check mirrors and blind spot, and safely change lanes

If you encounter congestion in the lane, you should ___.

slow down & wait until traffic moves

Crossovers

special areas on divided highways where vehicles can turn around to go in the opposite direction (unpaved crossovers generally restricted to emergency vehicles)

When driving on a 4-lane highway with 2 lanes of traffic moving in each direction, you would normally drive in ___.

the lane farthest to your right

On streets with multiple lanes going in the same direction ___.

the left lane is usually the faster lane

Pass

to overtake a vehicle directly ahead by entering an adjoining lane, gaining a speed advantage, and re-entering the original lane in front of the other vehicle

When turning left off a divided highway, you must first ___.

turn onto the median strip

SMV (Slow moving vehicle)

vehicle not designed for high-speed travel, such as wide-load trucks, bulldozers, or agricultural harvesters

Who has the right of way in a weave lane?

vehicles entering & exiting must share the right of way

When walking along a highway, you should ____.

walk on the left hand side of the highway facing traffic