Georgia Drivers Ed Unit 5 Questions and Answers Graded A+

Georgia Drivers Ed Unit 5 Questions and Answers Graded A+ Expressways routinely have lower crash frequency rates than other roadway types ✔✔True There are numerous advantages to expressway driving over two-lane roads, ...

Georgia Drivers Ed Unit 5 Questions and Answers Graded A+ Expressways routinely have lower crash frequency rates than other roadway types ✔✔True There are numerous advantages to expressway driving over two-lane roads, One of those advantages is: ✔✔Supports higher traffic volume Driving too slowly on expressways can be just as dangerous as driving too quickly ✔✔True HOV lanes are generally less congested than other lanes on an expressway and are used for: ✔✔Vehicles with more than one occupant Driving exiting the expressway should be prepared to exit by_______appropriately as the specific exit nears ✔✔Changing lanes Lanes of traffic on expressways that flow in opposing directions are divided by a: ✔✔Median seasonal hazards include which of the following? ✔✔Snow, ice, and sleet Rain Heat If bad pavement is encountered a driver should: ✔✔Slow speed, stay in the same lane as much as possible and drive with special attention until reaching an area of good pavement High traffic volume allows more vehicles on the expressway due to the design of ✔✔multiple lane roads The high risk driving environment routinely involves: ✔✔Intersections of varying volume and complexity High traffic volume Limited time and space to identify critical incidents and roadways conditions __________are designed to absorb the impact of a high speed crash ✔✔Guardrails Stopping, turning, and crossing the median on expressways are prohibited. ✔✔True Expressways are designed to assist drivers in early identification of roadway: ✔✔hazards and conditions Pedestrians, bicyclists and slow-moving vehicles are not allowed on expressways because expressways have minimum speed limit requirements that these travelers cannot reach ✔✔True HOV is a euphemism for: ✔✔High Occupancy Vehicle Traveling on multiple-lane roadways is often faster than traveling on local roadways due to the lack of intersections that require stopping ✔✔True It is acceptable to stop in any lane of the expressway ✔✔False ________are areas of uneven pavement that make the vehicle unbalanced. ✔✔Dropoffs The speed limit on Georgia expressways is up to 70 mph. ✔✔True Heat can create including glare, reflections or brushfires. ✔✔True Expressway entrances include: ✔✔An entrance ramp, acceleration ramp, and merge area The driver________the expressway has the right of way in weave lanes. ✔✔Exiting Focusing on the________to merge into will assist in making adjustments in driving if that area becomes unavailable before reaching it. ✔✔Chosen space gap When exiting an expressway,____________your current speed when preparing to exit ✔✔Maintain If you see a sign stating Wrong Way or Do Not Enter when entering an expressway, you should: ✔✔Pull the vehicle to the side of the road and stop immediately. Then turn the vehicle around and exit the area When entering an expressway, a driver in the acceleration lane must decrease speed in order to not obstruct expressway traffic. ✔✔False At the end of the exit lane of an expressway, there may be a stop or yield sign ✔✔True Traffic in the right lane at an entrance ramp and merge lane should move to the_________lane in order to let entering traffic have space to merge. ✔✔Center left Slow moving vehicles that travel at a speed less than 25 mph are not permitted on an expressway. ✔✔True Less congested lanes on an expressway mean there is more room and correct_______will be followed ✔✔Space cushions Exiting the expressway occurs at an appropriate exit area. Exiting an expressway includes: ✔✔A merge area A deceleration ramp An exit ramp Large vehicles have difficulty changing lanes due to: ✔✔A large blind spot It is appropriate to drive side-by-side with other vehicles in the other lanes. ✔✔False Merging vehicles should always give existing expressway traffic the right of way. ✔✔False Entering and exiting vehicles on an expressway share a ramp on_______which can cause conflicts. ✔✔Weave lanes Driving too slowly is just as dangerous as driving too quickly. ✔✔True Before entering an expressway, look for____________signs stating wrong Way or Do not enter ✔✔Read and white __________are needed to avoid two vehicles transitioning to the same spot in the same lane. ✔✔Scanning techniques When transitioning into a merge lane with expressway traffic, you should use your_________to communicate your intention to other drivers. ✔✔Turn signal Some problems associated with lane management include: ✔✔Poor visibility Congestion on the ramp Driver choosing the wrong lane _____________are diamond shape and predominantly yellow and black ✔✔Warning signs Traffic signals on expressways are typically located near the shoulder of the expressway or on overhead posts. ✔✔True __________Indicate no passing or crossing ✔✔Solid yellow lines Signs that use blue, white and red colors and have the interstate number located on the middle of the sign are: ✔✔Interstate signs Guide signs on expressways are predominantly green and white. ✔✔True __________can cause drivers to feel as if the have less control of the vehicle. ✔✔Cross winds A lane identified by a diamond painted in the lane of travel is called a: ✔✔High occupancy vehicle lane Which of the following signs are green and white and give roadway guidance information? ✔✔Guide signs The three most common expressway interchange types are cloverleaf, diamond and trumpet interchanges ✔✔True _____________allow drivers to pass other vehicles ✔✔Broken white lines __________may include traffic control devices on the intersecting secondary roadways permitting turns onto the secondary roadway. ✔✔Diamond interchange A_____________helps protect opposite lanes of traffic from collisions. ✔✔Median barrier If the electronic turn signal does not work on a vehicle, a driver should utilize the appropriate hand signal to indicate the intention to turn ✔✔True A solid yellow line is always on the drivers left side ✔✔True A green arrow over a lane indicates the lane is prohibited ✔✔False Around construction areas, drivers should allow for____________following distance at the front and rear of the vehicle ✔✔Increased Solid white lines mark the edges of pavement and should not be crossed ✔✔True Expressway lane markings are of a different design and meaning as on other roadways. ✔✔False Parking or stopping on expressways is not permitted unless it is on the shoulder of the expressway. ✔✔True ______________are designed with a secondary multiple lane roadway ✔✔Diamond interchange An example of a regulatory sign is: ✔✔No Right Turn sign One Way sign Speed limit sign Examples of cloverleaf interchanges are usually found when interstate feeder roads terminate at an interstate highway ✔✔False A cloverleaf interchange typically includes_______to permit traffic leaving one roadway and concurrently exiting from another roadway ✔✔Weave lanes Slower moving vehicles should travel in the_________lane. ✔✔Right Raised highway dividers serve the same purpose as____________ ✔✔Solid yellow lines