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DriversEd Chapter 11

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What is a trumpet interchange used for? It is used where a side road forms a T intersection with an expressway.
When can mechanical failure occur? It can occur on a short trip.
What does an entrance ramp do? It gives you time to evaluate zone conditions and determine the best speed as you prepare to enter the expressway.
What is a merging area? It is the third part of an expressway entrance where vehicles blend into the expressway traffic.
Large trucks and vehicles towing trailers are required to travel in which lane? The right lane.
What is a cloverleaf interchange? It has a series of entrances and exit ramps that resemble the outline of a four-leaf clover.
When is a diamond interchange used? It is used when a road that has little traffic crosses a busy expressway.
What is a wolf pack? When a responsible driver tries to avoid bunches of vehicles.
What is common speed? The speed used by most drivers.
What are rumble strips? rough sections on the roadway
What does IPDE mean? Identify, predict, decide, execute
What do u do when you execute? You physically do it.
What is highway hypnosis? drowsy state
What does velocitation mean? Hours of driving can fool you into thinking your vehicle is traveling slower than it really is. You might then unconsciously drive too fast.
True or False: sleepiness is not a preventable cause of vehicle collisions. False
True or False: try not to let larger vehicles tailgate you. True
What are three key factors contribute to safe driving on expressways? cooperation among drivers, concentration on the driving task, and use of the IPDE Process
What is the deceleration lane? An added lane in which to slow your vehicle without blocking the vehicles behind.
What is an exit ramp? The ramp leading off the expressway.
True or False: at least one-half mile before the exit, check front and rear zones for traffic. True
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