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A characteristic of expressways that helps to prevent head-on collisions is the
a) Median or barrier between opposing lanes
b) Higher number of roadside hazards
c) Higher speed limits
d) Wide expressway shoulders

Highway interchanges differ from normal intersections because
a) opposing lanes of traffic mix together
b) interchanges have traffic signals
c) the interchange requires a full stop
d) vehicles can enter and leave a highway without interfering with the flow of traffic

Why are expressways safer than other types of roads?
a) there is a predictable traffic flow
b) there is more traffic on expressways
c) there is no division of opposing lanes of traffic on the expressway
d) average speed is higher on expressways

If you enter an expressway entrance ramp that you do not want, you should
a) back up and leave the entrance ramp
b) turn around on the entrance ramp
c) continue onto the expressway and use the next exit ramp
d) make a U-turn to leave the ramp

The acceleration lane is where you usually can
a) expect others to yield the right of way
b) adjust your speed to the flow of traffic
c) maintain a steady speed
d) accelerate regardless of traffic flow

How should you select a gap in expressway traffic on the left?
a) stop and identify a proper gap
b) glance in your right outside mirror and over your right shoulder
c) glance in your left outside mirror and over your left shoulder
d) slow down in the acceleration lane

If there is no gap in traffic as you are attempting to enter the expressway, you must
a) cause other drivers to yield to you
b) stop on the median and wait for a gap
c) enter the expressway at a slow speed
d) slow or stop before entering the acceleration lane or expressway

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
a) Pull onto the shoulder
b) Turn on your right turn signal
c) Flash your brake lights
d) Turn on your hazard flashers

If there is no gap in traffic as your are attempting to enter the expressway, you must
a) Cause other drivers to yield to you
b) Stop on the median and wait for a gap
c) Enter the expressway at a low speed
d) Slow or stop before entering the acceleration lane

Stopping on an acceleration lane can cause
a) A rear end collision
b) A head on collision
c) Expressway traffic stop
d) A side-swipe collision

The exit ramp you want to use is entirely blocked by traffic. You should
a) Use the next exit ramp
b) Stop on the express way until the exit ramp is clear
c) Slow and join the overflow traffic
d) Pull onto the shoulder and wait until the ramp is clear

On an expressway, an overhead sign with a yellow panel indicates
a) A stopping lane
b) An exit lane
c) An entrance lane
d) A merging lane

When driving a truck or towing a trailer, you should
a) Drive in any available lane
b) Usually use the center lane
c) Drive in the fastest lane
d) Generally use only far right lanes

Express lanes
a) Have many entrances and exits
b) Have few entrances and exits
c) Are used for trucks and RV'S
d) Are designed for use during heavy fog or snow

Which highway system is most likely to have traffic signals
a) Freeways
b) Turnpikes
c) Interstate highways
d) Expressways

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