Freeway driving
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Question 1 of 9
What is 'speed adaptation' or 'velocitization' when leaving a freeway?
a. A tendency to drive below the speed limit on exit ramps
b. A temporary boost of acceleration as you leave the freeway
c. Becoming inattentive after long hours of driving
d. Losing the ability to judge your speed accurately after driving at high speeds
Question 2 of 9
Why is it important to leave space around your vehicle when driving on a freeway?
a. It allows you to change lanes more rapidly
b. It helps you avoid other drivers’ blind spots
c. It provides better visibility and time to react to unexpected situations
d. It enables you to stop abruptly without warning
Question 3 of 9
When entering a highway, what must drivers do?
a. Signal, increase speed and merge smoothly with traffic
b. Stop on the acceleration lane, wait for an opening, and then enter the freeway rapidly
c. Drive slowly and be prepared to stop for freeway traffic
d. Slow down, then enter the freeway at a sharp angle
Question 4 of 9
High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on provincial highways are reserved for vehicles with how many occupants?
a. At least two people
b. Any vehicle that is travelling above the posted speed limit
c. 4 or more people
d. 3 or more people
Question 5 of 9
When driving on a multi-lane freeway at a steady speed, which lane should you normally use?
a. The leftmost lane
b. The right-hand lane whenever possible
c. Whichever lane other drivers are using
d. The centre lane so you have multiple exit options
Question 6 of 9
When driving on a freeway, how far ahead should you be scanning the road?
a. At least 100 metres
b. As far ahead as you can see, typically 15 to 20 seconds ahead
c. Only the vehicle directly in front of you
d. About 5 seconds ahead
Question 7 of 9
What should you do if you miss your intended exit on a freeway?
a. Stop immediately on the freeway shoulder
b. Reverse carefully until you reach the exit
c. Take the next available exit
d. Perform a U-turn across the median when safe
Question 8 of 9
What should drivers do when exiting a freeway?
a. Do what the vehicle ahead does
b. Signal, then stop to wait for an opening in traffic
c. Signal, move into the deceleration lane, reduce speed gradually and obey exit signs
d. Signal and accelerate while merging smoothly into the exit lane
Question 9 of 9
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the striped buffer zone separating High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes?
a. You may use the striped buffer only when passing a slower vehicle
b. It is legal to drive on the striped buffer if traffic is heavy
c. You may only cross it if you are driving a bus or emergency vehicle
d. It is illegal and unsafe to cross the striped buffer pavement markings