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Why is knowing the difference between a fully-controlled access highway and a non-controlled access highway help to make you a low-risk driver?
You will know what hazards to expect for each highway.
100
Describe the actions that help you merge smoothly while in the acceleration lane.
Adjusting your speed, checking the rear zone and establishing lane position.
100
How is using the IPDE System on interstate highways different from using it on other roadways?
Identify: since you are traveling at higher speeds and traveling in multiple lanes you have to get visual information farther ahead, identify closed front zones early. Predict: You must search ahead to your target area to watch for slower traffic or for drivers changing lanes. Decide: Driving speeds for highways demand that you make decisions quicker. Last-second decisions and driving adjustments can quickly change your safe path of travel, and may close more than one zone. Execute: Execute your decisions smoothly and signal early for maneuvers and maintain a 3 second following distance.
100
What do you do if your exit lane has an overflow?
Check your rear zone, flash your brake lights, and begin to reduce speed. Check your rear zone again to see if traffic is slowing, if not try to pass exit area smoothly. Do not join the overflow, this could cause a rear-end collision, rather go past the exit and drive on to the next exit.
100
Why is it dangerous to drive on a highway for extended periods of time without a break?
You need to be alert to possible problems and know how to react to them so you can be a low-risk driver, when you are traveling for long distances at a steady speed or you are tired, staying alert can be difficult.
200
What are the differences between interstate, U.S., and state highways, and their numbering systems?
State highways exist within the state boarders only and there are usually two-lane rual highways. Interstates stretch the entire length of the state and are usually uncontrolled access.
200
Describe a situation on an entrance ramp that might prevent you from safely merging.
There may be no hole in traffic.
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Why is it important to identify reversible lanes?
Traffic lanes where traffic can travel in either direction is known as a reversible lane. They can be good for opening more lanes to traffic, however distracted drivers account for many head-on-collions so it is important to identify them ahead of time.
200
How do you apply the IPDE Process when you exit an interstate?
1. Identify green guide signs that show the distance to your exit. 2. Identify any potential weave pattern before you reach your exit. 3. Identify closed and opened zones. 4. Predict actions of other drivers who might be using the same exit. 5. Decide on the best speed and lane position before getting in the deceleration lane. 6. Execute your maneuver smoothly and blend with slower traffic.
200
Why is it important to check your speed at exit ramps?
After driving for long periods of time at freeway speeds you can fool yourself into thinking you are moving slower than you actually are, this is called________. Looking at the posted speeds is important so you know you are going at the correct speed. BONUS: Fill in the blank.
300
How do each type of interchanges help to keep traffic moving?
Cloverleafs: enable drivers to proceed in either direction on either highway. Diamonds: are used when a busy road crosses a non-busy road. Trumpets: are when one highway dead ends into another. All Directionals: are used in complicated intersections with high traffic.
300
Why is correct speed important on the entrance ramp?
Correct speed is important so that you so not have a collision.
300
How does using the 3-or-more second rule when following a vehicle help you to be a low-risk driver?
You allow more space between you and the vehicle in front of you so you are not tailgating, and so if they have to slow quickly, stop, or do the unexpected, you are able to brake in time and avoid a collision with them.
300
Why should you look one-half mile ahead before exiting an interstate highway?
So you are able to avoid last-second decisions and sudden moves .
300
How can you reduce the risks drivers face at toll plazas?
Continue to monitor the rearview mirror every few seconds. If you see someone approaching quickly tap your brakes to get their attention.
400
How does understanding the numbering system on route markers help you to be a safe driver?
You are able to know which directions you are going. BONUS: Even numbers run _____ and _______ with lowest beginning in the ______ while odd numbers run _______ and ______ with lowest beginning on the _____ coast.
400
Why is it important to look for a hole in traffic?
It is important to look for holes in traffic so that you are able to merge safely.
400
How do drivers that tailgate put other drivers around them in high-risk situations?
If the driver in front of the tailgater stops quickly it can cause a collision because the tailgater will rear-end them, and may cause a pile up.
400
Why is it important to avoid last-second decisions when exiting an interstate highway?
To prevent a collision if you hesitate or figure out you're going the wrong way.
400
What might happen if a driver fails to notice the beginning symptoms of highway hypnosis?
Drivers who do not recognize, or even ignore this drowsy state can pose a high-risk to themselves and to other drivers, because they can fail to use the IPDE process and cause a high-speed collision.
500
Do parkways require greater attention to the driving task than driving on a freeway? Please explain.
Parkways do not require greater attention than driving on a freeway because the speeds are lower and they are more controlled than a freeway.
500
What special problems does an entrance ramp with a line-of-sight restriction present for drivers?
You are not able to see the holes in traffic which prevents you from merging safely.
500
What does a green arrow, a yellow X, and a red X mean on an overhead signal?
Green Arrow: that lane is open for traffic Yellow X: warns that the lane will be closing and you must prepare to move into another lane. Red X: means that lane is closed.
500
On some highways one lane is used as both the exit ramp and entrance ramp, meaning that drivers' paths may cross. How should exiting traffic merge and why?
Exiting traffic should merge behind entering traffic since entering traffic is accelerating.
500
How does a disabled vehicle on the shoulder of the highway pose a risk to other drivers?
The disabled vehicle can hide potential conflicts, or may even cause conflicts. It can cause traffic to slow, vehicles to suddenly pull into other lanes, and other drivers may even rear end them causing a pile up.