Interstate 81
Stopping at a stop line or stop sign even if the view is blocked, then pulling ahead slightly and stopping again where the driver can see better
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What is a double stop?
vehicles entering the roundabout
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Which vehicle should yield while driving in a roundabout?
Vehicles turning left have a green arrow and all other traffic has a red light
What is a protected left turn ?
A ramp that is designed for large trucks that lose braking control on steep hills
What is a runaway ramp?
150 feet
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How far can you travel in a shared left turn lane?
Signs or signals regulate the flow of traffic
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What is a controlled intersection?
A type of curve where only the entrance is visible
What is a blind curve?
What are the components of an exit ramp?
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Deceleration lane and exit ramp
Possible reasons for changing lanes while traveling on the interstate are
Entering or exiting the interstate
The lane ahead of you is blocked
When driving on an interstate with 3 lanes for over 20 miles, which lane should you select?
the center lane
When should you decelerate while driving through a curve?
The entrance
What is the purpose of a staggered stop?
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Keep traffic staggered to allow for larger vehicles to complete turns
What types of vehicles can use an High Occupancy Vehicle Lane?
Buses, carpool vehicles, and sometimes motorcycles
If 2 vehicles arrive at a 4 Way Stop at the same time, who must yield? (intersection controls are stop signs)
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the vehicle to the left
Who has the right of way when a vehicle is merging onto the interstate?
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The vehicles driving on the interstate
What should you do when entering the interstate from an entrance ramp?
Check traffic, signal, enter ramp and adjust speed
What is the purpose of an entrance ramp?
Allows driver time to search for traffic flow and gaps and evaluate speed and space requirement before entering the interstate.
What should you be prepared for when you crest a hill?
Stopped vehicles
Slow moving vehicles
An oncoming vehicle in your lane
Interstate numbers: even numbers go......
west to east
How do you overcome inertia in a curve?
Maintain traction through the curve
Identify the type of intersection, is the zone in front of you open/closed/changing, choose a lane position, and determine if the intersection is open or closed.
What should you do when approaching an intersection?
When turning at an intersection, what should you do?
Check oncoming and cross traffic
Check your mirrors
Signal and steer into the proper lane
What are the components of an entrance ramp?
Entrance ramp, acceleration lane, and merge area
Cloverleaf entrance and exit ramps have a shared merge lane known as a
Weave lane
What is the purpose of mile markers?
To show the number of miles from where the interstate route entered a state
Location of exit ramps