Unit 3- Chapter 11

Question 1

Common speed

Answer 1

Speed used by most drivers who drive on an expressway

Question 2

Velocitation

Answer 2

Condition in which a driver unconsciously drives too fast after leaving an expressway

Question 3

Acceleration lans

Answer 3

Allows the driver to search for a gap while picking up speed to match traffic flow

Question 4

Controlled access highway

Answer 4

Type of expressway where vehicles can enter or leave only at an interchange

Question 5

Deceleration lane

Answer 5

An added lane in which to slow your vehicle without slowing vehicles to the rear of the expressway

Question 6

Highway Hypnosis

Answer 6

Condition in which a driver lulled into an attentive, drowsy state

Question 7

Exit ramp

Answer 7

Leads off of the expressway and allows the driver to look for a speed change and slow the vehicle

Question 8

Entrance ramp

Answer 8

Allows the driver to evaluate path of travel, control zones, and determine the best entry speed

Question 9

Merging area

Answer 9

Allows the driver to evaluate time and space prior to moving into traffic flow

Question 10

Wolf packs

Answer 10

Groups of vehicles bunched together on an expressway