Driver's Ed: Module 5
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