Drivers Ed (Module 6) Latest Update 100% Pass

Drivers Ed (Module 6) Latest Update 100% Pass Limited access highways all of the above Expressways usually have how many lanes going in one direction two or more The following is a characteristic of an expressway all answers are correct Expressways have higher injury severity rates Rumble strips are installed on the edge of roads to alert drivers who drift off the road The interchange that allows a driver to reenter the expressway by moving across the intersection of the secondary road is diamond The interchange that allows two expressways to cross with minimal disruption is cloverleaf What is the maximum speed limit on rural expressways in North Carolina? 55 HOV lanes are marked with diamond A red X over a lane means no cars are prohibited in that lane An interstate route with even numbers travels north/south. False An alternate route that travels around the city begins with an even number. True The solid yellow line on any roadway should be on the driver's left. True Interchanges take the place of intersections on expressways. true Expressways are designed for low-risk high speed driving. True Expressways are designed so that traffic that is entering or exiting has separate lanes from faster moving traffic. false Many signs on the expressway are designed to break away when hit by a vehicle. True Non-motorized vehicles are allowed on expressways. False Ideally, a motorist should try to enter an expressway At the same speed as traffic already on the 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 continue on in that direction until he/she comes to the next exit The correct procedure for entering an expressway is read ramp signs, search ahead and behind for gaps in traffic, signal, adjust speed, merge and blend with traffic The most dangerous mistake to make when entering an expressway is not accelerating enough At expressway speeds, you should maintain a following distance of at least 3-4 seconds You should increase your following distance on an expressway all answers are correct The correct procedure for changing lanes is check traffic ahead, behind and beside you, signal, select gap, check blind spots, adjust speed, steer smoothly into lane, cancel signal When exiting an expressway, it is important to all answers are correct A lane in which vehicles exit and enter an expressway is called a(n) weave lane Driving with the flow of traffic is the best way to maintain a space cushion around your vehicle. true On expressways the far right lane should be used by faster moving traffic. false Peripheral vision is affected by the speed of the vehicle. true The best way to be prepared for a blocked lane is to allow for an escape route to one side of your vehicle. true When being passed on an expressway, a driver should be careful not to decrease his/her speed. false 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. true The following should NOT be done on an expressway back-up A dulled, drowsy, trance-like condition while driving is known as highway hypnosis You should increase your following distance when you are - sleepy - being tailgated - following an SUV The following may be true of driving on expressways through large cities traffic may slow without warning If you miss an exit, you should continue on to the next exit and turn around It is usually OK to make a U-turn on expressways. false Driving in groups of vehicles or packs is a good idea, because there is "safety in numbers". false Increase your following distance when driving in bad weather. true Drive in the right lane on expressways to avoid conflicts with other vehicles merging onto the roadway. false AAA is a good source of travel information. true Construction zones usually have slower speed limits even on expressways. true It is often necessary to make quick lane changes on the expressway in order to exit. false