Chapter 11 Interstate Driving Flashcards

Chapter 11 Interstate Driving Flashcards If you enter an expressway entrance ramp that you do not want, you should continue onto the expressway and use the next exit ramp If there is no gap in traffic as you are attempting to enter the expressway, you must Slow or stop before entering the acceleration lane or expressway.Why are expressways safer that other types of roads?Cross traffic is eliminated How should you select a gap in expressway traffic on the left?Glance in the left outside mirror and over your left shoulder.When the expressway is wet or slippery, your following distance should be at least four seconds If the entrance ramp enters the expressway from the left, you will enter from the left expressway lane.Express laneshave few entrances and exits When you enter the expressway from the left you might have difficulty checking for traffic over your right shoulder The expressway interchange differs from a normal intersection because vehicles can enter and leave an expressway without interfering with the flow of traffic When there is a speed limit sign on an exit ramp, youshould not exceed the posted speed.How can you distinguish between and an entrance ramp and an exit ramp?The exit ramp has a wrong way or do not enter sign.A predictable traffic flow is a safety factor on an expressway. However, you should always be alert for drivers who make sudden stops or attempt to back up Assume that the common speed on the expressway is above the posted speed linit. You should drive at the posted speed The exit ramp you want to use is entirely blocked by traffic.You should use the next exit ramp.The acceleration lane is where you usually can adjust your speed to the flow of traffic.When passing on the expressway, you should always Signal and check traffic behind you Under normal driving conditions, your following distance when traveling at 55 mph on the expressway should be A minimum of three seconds A characteristic of expressway driving that helps to prevent head-on collisions is the median or barrier between opposing lanes If your vehicle becomes disabled on an expressway, you should pull onto the shoulder or median Velocitiation meansthinking the car is traveling slower than it really is To drive safely on an expressway, you should be willing tocooperate with other drivers When driving a truck or towing a trailer, you shouldgenerally use only far right lanes On an expressway, an overhead sign with a yellow panel indicates an exit lane Traffic is heavy on the expressway and you cannot find a gap as you attempt to enter expressway traffic. How should you warn a driver behind you?Flash your brake lights

Stopping on an acceleration lane can cause rear-end collisions.