lesson 15 - discussion
You may not pass if...
...you have to speed to do it.
If you don't pay the fee...
...you will get a ticket
The highways were designed for drivers to drive...
...zt 70 m.p.h.
How many cars can go through a metered ramp at a time?
1
If there is an HOV lane on the freeway, and the HOV lane is not in effect at the moment, can you use it?
Yes, it acts as the fast lane in this situation.
If you're on the freeway, and someone is trying to merge onto the freeway, what should you do?
If it is safe to do so, move over a lane to let them in. Otherwise, proceed as normal.
Why do you want to increase the following distance between you and the car in front of you if you have a tailgater behind you?
It is safer in case you need to stop short.
Never do what on a freeway?
Never reverse.
What is one thing you must NEVER do on an acceleration ramp or merging area?
Never slow down or stop.
What is a good rule about merging onto the freeway?
Prepare for a merge well before you're actually going to merge.
If a meter light isn't turning green for you, what might you have to do?
Roll closer to the stop line to trigger the sensors.
What do you do at a toll booth if you don't have an electronic pass?
Slow down, choose a "cash only" lane, and pay at the booth.
*What should you do if you miss your exit on the freeway?
Take the next exit and work your way back.
One of the requirements to build highways was what?
The lanes had to be 12 feet wide with a 10 foot shoulder on the side.
Why shouldn't you rely on your mirrors to merge onto the freeway?
They can't see into your blind spots.
What might happen if you tailgate someone?
They might brake suddenly and cause a collision.: You might get a ticket.
Freeway entrance ramps have three parts. What do you do on the second part - the acceleration ramp?
This is where you press the gas to get to the speed of traffic on the freeway.
*It's safe to drive 15 mph under the speed limit on a busy highway.
false
You can only make a U-turn on the freeway in the freeway gaps.
false
What are metered ramps?
freeway entrance ramps that have their own traffic signals
What lane should you stay in on the freeway if you're not making a turn or passing anytime soon?
middle lane
*On dry roads with good visibility, a safe following distance would be what?
4 seconds
If another car is trying to pass you, what should you NOT do?
Accelerate or brake.
When someone is passing you, what should you do?
Let off the gas a bit to slow down.
*How should you check traffic when you're trying to enter the freeway?
Look over your shoulder and into your left side mirror.
*You're on a freeway. You see cars about to merge on your right. What should you do?
Move over a lane if you can.
If you use an HOV lane unlawfully, what might happen?
You might get a ticket.
What is an electronic pass?
a device mounted onto your car that allows an automatic payment as you drive through the booth
What is the most common type of downtown-area interchange called?
a stack interchange
If you are traveling on a multi-lane highway, your best option to manage someone who is tailgating you is to:
change lanes
If a freeway entrance ramp has an HOV lane, which doesn't have ramp meters, can you use it?
only if you have passengers with you
DO NOT ______________ on an acceleration lane!
slow down or stop
What are the parts to a freeway exit ramp?
the deceleration lane, and the end of the ramp
Why was an Interstate Highway System made?
to make it easier to transport goods and army soldiers across the U.S
What should you use when merging onto a freeway?
turn signals
If the ramp is a very sharp curve, what might you see as you exit?
warning signs with the shape of the curve, or chevron signs
What is a freeway interchange?
where multiple freeway roads pass over and under each other
