Chapter 10: Special Driving Conditions

Question 1

“Expressway” means?

Answer 1

Any divided highway where traffic moves in one direction

on two or more lanes

Question 2

You normally enter or exit the expressway on?

Answer 2

Ramps (controlledaccess).

Question 3

The speed limit on a expressway is normally?

Answer 3

55 mph

Question 4

If you miss your exit on an expressway what should you do?

Answer 4

Get off at the next exit

Question 5

Unless there is a STOP or YIELD
sign or traffic light on the entrance
ramp, use?

Answer 5

The ramp to accelerate to
expressway speed and blend with
traffic.

Question 6

If the entrance lane is too short to allow acceleration to expressway speed, the
safest method is to?

Answer 6

Enter is to stop and wait for a large space in traffic. Then enter the
expressway and accelerate quickly.

Question 7

After you leave an expressway you?

Answer 7

Look for speed limit signs

Question 8

When should you signal that you are exiting an expressway?

Answer 8

100 ft

Question 9

What is the main reason night driving is more difficult than daytime driving?

Answer 9

Distance you can see ahead or to the side is reduced

Question 10

Driving within the range of your headlights indicates you can stop your
vehicle within about how many feet?

Answer 10

350 ft ahead

Question 11

What should you do if you are blinded by headlights on an approaching vehicle?

Answer 11

Flash your headlights to high beam for a second

Question 12

Is it best to keep your headlights on high beam or low beam in fog, rain and
snow that is falling?

Answer 12

Low beam

Question 13

Which direction should you turn your steering wheel to get out of a skid?

Answer 13

The direction you’re trying to go in

Question 14

How should you use your brake pedal on a slippery road?

Answer 14

“Press” your brakes in slow, steady strokes. Allow the wheels to keep turning.

Question 15

What is the most important rule to remember in any emergency?

Answer 15

DO NOT PANIC

Question 16

What should you do if one of your tires blows out?

Answer 16

Hold the steering wheel tight and slowly take your foot off the gas pedal.

Question 17

What is the first thing you should do if your brakes fail?

Answer 17

Try pumping it to

increase pressure.

Question 18

What should you do if your wheels move off the pavement?

Answer 18

Do not pull the steering wheel back. Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.

Question 19

When blinded by headlights of an ongoing vehicle, how do you handle glare?

Answer 19

Move your eyes to the right. Use the road edge as a guide

until the approaching vehicle passes by.

Question 20

If your brakes begin to lock on a slippery road you must?

Answer 20

Decrease pressure on the brake pedal.

Question 21

If your vehicle skids WHEN your tire is blown out, you?

Answer 21

Do not use your brake until your vehicle is controlled.