Driving On Interstates Flashcards

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Odd numbered interstates run:

A

North to south

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Even numbered interstates run :

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East to west

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2
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3 digit interstate numbers beginning with an even number indicate:

A

A beltway or bypass around cities

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3
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3 digit numbered interstates beginning with an odd number indicate:

A

Spur routes

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4
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Interchange

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Intersection of 2 highways @ different levels w/ separate connecting roads for transferring traffic one highway to another

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5
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What are the thee most common types of interchanges?

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Cloverleaf
Diamond
Trumpet

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6
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Halfway on the entrance ramp, follow these steps:

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Check traffic (ck over shoulder and side). Watch cars in front of you on acceleration lane
Use turn signal
Adjust speed to meet gap
DON’T STOP ON ACCEL. LANE
May need to drive onto shoulder beyond end of acceleration lane and stop

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7
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Do not slow on the intestate. Wait until you are ____

A

In the deceleration lane to the exit ramp

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8
Q

Stopping on an interstate shoulder is only for _____

A

Disabled vehicles

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9
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Reading maps, changing drivers, etc should be done at ___

A

Rest areas

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10
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Exit gore

A

Triangular area b/w the through lane and exit ramp

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11
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If you car becomes disable on the interstate:

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Move off road
Turn on 4 way flashers
Get everyone out and away from car
Place flare one car length behind car and one another 300 feet back
Place flare on shoulder near through lane edge

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