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