Drivers Ed (Module 6)

Limited access highways

Expressways usually have how many lanes going in one direction

The following is a characteristic of an expressway

Expressways have

Rumble strips are installed on the edge of roads to

The interchange that allows a driver to reenter the expressway by moving across the intersection of the secondary road is

The interchange that allows two expressways to cross with minimal disruption is

What is the maximum speed limit on rural expressways in North Carolina?

HOV lanes are marked with

A red X over a lane means

An interstate route with even numbers travels north/south.

An alternate route that travels around the city begins with an even number.

The solid yellow line on any roadway should be on the driver's left.

Interchanges take the place of intersections on expressways.

Expressways are designed for low-risk high speed driving.

Expressways are designed so that traffic that is entering or exiting has separate lanes from faster moving traffic.

Many signs on the expressway are designed to break away when hit by a vehicle.

Non-motorized vehicles are allowed on expressways.

Ideally, a motorist should try to enter an expressway

If a driver mistakenly enters the wrong entrance ramp and is headed in the wrong destination(i.e., going east when he/she wanted to go west), he/she should

The correct procedure for entering an expressway is

The most dangerous mistake to make when entering an expressway is

At expressway speeds, you should maintain a following distance of at least

You should increase your following distance on an expressway

The correct procedure for changing lanes is

When exiting an expressway, it is important to

A lane in which vehicles exit and enter an expressway is called a(n)

Driving with the flow of traffic is the best way to maintain a space cushion around your vehicle.

On expressways the far right lane should be used by faster moving traffic.

Peripheral vision is affected by the speed of the vehicle.

The best way to be prepared for a blocked lane is to allow for an escape route to one side of your vehicle.

When being passed on an expressway, a driver should be careful not to decrease his/her speed.

Passing on an expressway includes special challenges for the novice driver including higher speeds, passing on right and left, and vehicles and drivers on both sides moving into the same lane.

The following should NOT be done on an expressway

A dulled, drowsy, trance-like condition while driving is known as

You should increase your following distance when you are

The following may be true of driving on expressways through large cities

If you miss an exit, you should

It is usually OK to make a U-turn on expressways.

Driving in groups of vehicles or packs is a good idea, because there is "safety in numbers".

Increase your following distance when driving in bad weather.

Drive in the right lane on expressways to avoid conflicts with other vehicles merging onto the roadway.

AAA is a good source of travel information.

Construction zones usually have slower speed limits even on expressways.

It is often necessary to make quick lane changes on the expressway in order to exit.