Module 6

Question 0

As speed increases, steering input to maneuver the vehicle _________

Answer 0

Lessens/decreases

Question 1

List 5 characteristics of an expressway

Answer 1

1. Controlled access
2. High speed
3. Divided by a barrier or median
4. May have minimum speed limit
5. Motorized vehicles only

Question 2

Be able to identify the following interchanges and signs:

Answer 2

Cloverleaf
Diamond
Trumpet
Frontage

Interstate
Merge
HOV Lane
Adding a lane

Question 3

The three parts of an expressway entrance are:

Answer 3

Entrance or access ramp
Acceleration land
Merging area

Question 4

List 2 things you should draft for when approaching an expressway ramp

Answer 4

1. Number of entrance and direction

2. Destination

Question 5

The purpose of the acceleration lane is to ____ to ______

Answer 5

Speed up

The speed of the traffic

Question 6

Give 4 reasons to change lanes on an expressway

Answer 6

1. Entering it exiting
2. Allow another driver to enter
3. Following large or slow moving vehicle
4. Animal of object in lane

Question 7

Describe the intended use for each expressway lane

Answer 7

Right lane- heavier and slower vehicle, vehicle entering or exiting expressway

Middle lane- long distance or passing

Left lane- higher speed and passing traffic

Question 8

Is the entering traffic or exiting traffic required to yield on a weave lane ramp?

Answer 8

Entering traffic

Question 9

If you need to change direction on an expressway you must…?

If you miss your exit you should…?

Answer 9

Exit expressway and re enter

Get off on next exit

Question 10

What is pack driving and why is it dangerous?

Answer 10

When multiple cars are bunched up together and it’s dangerous because it doesn’t leave enough room in between the cars

Question 11

What is highway hypnosis and what steps are there to combat it?

Answer 11

When the driver begins to feel drowsy and bored

Bring a passenger along, find a rest stop and take a break

Question 12

Describe ramp metering and explain why it is used

Answer 12

Letting a few cars into a congested highway a few at a time controlled by a traffic light and sensors

Question 13

Expressway driving in urban areas versus rural areas

Answer 13

Urban areas- more population and slower speed limits

Rural areas- less population and caste tapers limits

Question 14

Why is it important to know entrance and exit numbers before you begin the trip?

Answer 14

You’ll have an idea of where you’re going and which exits you are taking