Section 5 Review

When driving on the interstate, you should use the left lane:

• a) to exit

• b) while overtaking or passing another vehicle

• c) before you cross the median of the interstate highway

When driving in snow or ice conditions, it is safe to use your cruise control as long as your speed is reduced

• a) True

• b) False

The minimum speed when driving on the interstate is:

• a) 40 mph

• b) 50 mph

• c) 60 mph

When driving in fog, you should use your high beam headlights

• a) True

• b) False

When entering the interstate, you should check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to meet that gap, signal and:

• a) proceed into the lane, since you have the right-of-way

• b) merge carefully into that gap

• c) wait for the lane to be clear

When driving in snow or ice conditions:

• a) it is safe to use your cruise control

• b) make speed and directional changes more gradually

• c) drive as you would in normal conditions

While driving on the interstate, you see vehicles on the entrance ramp to your right. You should:

• a) increase your speed to beat the vehicles that are on the entrance ramp

• b) stay in your lane

• c) move left to allow them a smooth, safe entry, if it is safe

It is a secondary offense to use a handheld wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle to:

• a) read, type or send written communication

• b) use as an FM radio

• c) use as a GPS navigation device

• d) play music

Always keep a cushion of space between you and other vehicles to have time to react to emergencies and avoid collisions. Use the ___ second rule to determine safe following distance

• a) three

• b) five

• c) seven

Wind, when driving:

• a) generally affect only the movement of large vehicles

• b) cause only visual problems because of dust and dirt blowing around

• c) can be a problem for all vehicles