Driver's Ed Chapter 7 Welcome to your Driver's Ed Chapter 7 What is true about freeways, interstates, expressways, and toll roads? Usually safer than other kinds of roads Usually not safer than other kinds of roads Known for constructions Known for pot holes Freeway entrances usually have three basic parts: Pull out lane, side lane, acceleration lane Side lane, passing lane, stopping line Entrance ramp, side lane, passing lane Entrance ramp, acceleration lane, merging area What are median crossovers? Connects both direction of freeways Used for car accidents Used for stopping None of the above What must you do when merging onto the highway? Signal and look at the driver's side mirror Signal and look at the rear view mirror Signal and look over your left shoulder None of the above What is the purpose of a freeway acceleration lane? Change lanes to merge into traffic Look at an opening to merge into traffic Accelerate to the speed of traffic All of the above What is the maximum speed on rural interstates highways? 65 mph 70 mph 75 mph 80 mph What is the maximum speed on urban interstates highways? 65 70 75 80 How long should you signal for when changing lanes on a freeway? At least 3 seconds At least 5 seconds At least 10 seconds At least 15 seconds How do you enter a freeway with a very short acceleration lane? If you have to stop, make sure you leave enough room so you can accelerate to traffic speed Force your way into traffic Stop in the merge lane Travel to the speed of traffic and drive on the shoulder till you are able to get into traffic If you are not in the correct lane to exit the freeway, what should you do? Slow down, look to your left shoulder and go to the nearest lane to the exit if safe Signal, stop and wait till it's clear to go to the lane nearest to the exit Signal and move into the lane nearest to the exit Slow down, signal and move into the lane nearest to the exit Time's up
