Georgia Drivers Ed Unit 5

Large vehicles have difficulty changing lanes due to:

A large blind spot

Expressway entrances include:

An entrance ramp, acceleration ramp, and merge area

Expressways are designed to assist drivers in early identification of roadway:

hazards and conditions

When transitioning into a merge lane with expressway traffic, you should use your_________to communicate your intention to other drivers.

Turn signal

_____________allow drivers to pass other vehicles

Broken white lines

__________are designed to absorb the impact of a high speed crash

Guardrails

A solid yellow line is always on the drivers left side

True

High traffic volume allows more vehicles on the expressway due to the design of

multiple lane roads

Exiting the expressway occurs at an appropriate exit area. Exiting an expressway includes:

A merge area A deceleration ramp An exit ramp

Traffic in the right lane at an entrance ramp and merge lane should move to the_________lane in order to let entering traffic have space to merge.

Center left

Driving exiting the expressway should be prepared to exit by_______appropriately as the specific exit nears

Changing lanes

Focusing on the________to merge into will assist in making adjustments in driving if that area becomes unavailable before reaching it.

Chosen space gap

__________can cause drivers to feel as if the have less control of the vehicle.

Cross winds

______________are designed with a secondary multiple lane roadway

Diamond interchange

__________may include traffic control devices on the intersecting secondary roadways permitting turns onto the secondary roadway.

Diamond interchange

________are areas of uneven pavement that make the vehicle unbalanced.

Dropoffs

The driver________the expressway has the right of way in weave lanes.

Exiting

A lane identified by a diamond painted in the lane of travel is called a:

High occupancy vehicle lane

When exiting an expressway,____________your current speed when preparing to exit

Maintain

Lanes of traffic on expressways that flow in opposing directions are divided by a:

Median

A_____________helps protect opposite lanes of traffic from collisions.

Median barrier

A green arrow over a lane indicates the lane is prohibited

False

Examples of cloverleaf interchanges are usually found when interstate feeder roads terminate at an interstate highway

False

Expressway lane markings are of a different design and meaning as on other roadways.

False

It is acceptable to stop in any lane of the expressway

False

It is appropriate to drive side-by-side with other vehicles in the other lanes.

False

Merging vehicles should always give existing expressway traffic the right of way.

False

When entering an expressway, a driver in the acceleration lane must decrease speed in order to not obstruct expressway traffic.

False

Which of the following signs are green and white and give roadway guidance information?

Guide signs

HOV is a euphemism for:

High Occupancy Vehicle

Around construction areas, drivers should allow for____________following distance at the front and rear of the vehicle

Increased

The high risk driving environment routinely involves:

Intersections of varying volume and complexity High traffic volume Limited time and space to identify critical incidents and roadways conditions

Signs that use blue, white and red colors and have the interstate number located on the middle of the sign are:

Interstate signs

An example of a regulatory sign is:

No Right Turn sign One Way sign Speed limit sign

Some problems associated with lane management include:

Poor visibility Congestion on the ramp Driver choosing the wrong lane

If you see a sign stating Wrong Way or Do Not Enter when entering an expressway, you should:

Pull the vehicle to the side of the road and stop immediately. Then turn the vehicle around and exit the area

Before entering an expressway, look for____________signs stating wrong Way or Do not enter

Read and white

Slower moving vehicles should travel in the_________lane.

Right

__________are needed to avoid two vehicles transitioning to the same spot in the same lane.

Scanning techniques

If bad pavement is encountered a driver should:

Slow speed, stay in the same lane as much as possible and drive with special attention until reaching an area of good pavement

seasonal hazards include which of the following?

Snow, ice, and sleet Rain Heat

Raised highway dividers serve the same purpose as____________

Solid yellow lines

__________Indicate no passing or crossing

Solid yellow lines

Less congested lanes on an expressway mean there is more room and correct_______will be followed

Space cushions

There are numerous advantages to expressway driving over two-lane roads, One of those advantages is:

Supports higher traffic volume

At the end of the exit lane of an expressway, there may be a stop or yield sign

True

Driving too slowly is just as dangerous as driving too quickly.

True

Driving too slowly on expressways can be just as dangerous as driving too quickly

True

Expressways routinely have lower crash frequency rates than other roadway types

True

Guide signs on expressways are predominantly green and white.

True

Heat can create including glare, reflections or brushfires.

True

If the electronic turn signal does not work on a vehicle, a driver should utilize the appropriate hand signal to indicate the intention to turn

True

Parking or stopping on expressways is not permitted unless it is on the shoulder of the expressway.

True

Pedestrians, bicyclists and slow-moving vehicles are not allowed on expressways because expressways have minimum speed limit requirements that these travelers cannot reach

True

Slow moving vehicles that travel at a speed less than 25 mph are not permitted on an expressway.

True

Solid white lines mark the edges of pavement and should not be crossed

True

Stopping, turning, and crossing the median on expressways are prohibited.

True

The speed limit on Georgia expressways is up to 70 mph.

True

The three most common expressway interchange types are cloverleaf, diamond and trumpet interchanges

True

Traffic signals on expressways are typically located near the shoulder of the expressway or on overhead posts.

True

Traveling on multiple-lane roadways is often faster than traveling on local roadways due to the lack of intersections that require stopping

True

HOV lanes are generally less congested than other lanes on an expressway and are used for:

Vehicles with more than one occupant

_____________are diamond shape and predominantly yellow and black

Warning signs

A cloverleaf interchange typically includes_______to permit traffic leaving one roadway and concurrently exiting from another roadway

Weave lanes

Entering and exiting vehicles on an expressway share a ramp on_______which can cause conflicts.

Weave lanes