Take the Highway Driving Quiz!

Take the Highway Driving Quiz!

Test your knowledge about highway driving with this fun quiz! Answer these questions to see how well you know the rules and best practices of driving on the highway.

published on December 02, 2023
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What is the purpose of an acceleration lane on a highway?

What is the purpose of an acceleration lane on a highway?
To slow down before entering the highway
To speed up and merge with the flow of traffic
To park and wait for a gap in traffic
To exit the highway safely
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What should you do when merging onto a highway?

What should you do when merging onto a highway?
Stop and wait for a gap in traffic
Keep a slow speed and force your way in
Use your turn signal and adjust your speed to match the flow of traffic
Honk your horn to alert other drivers
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When should you stay in the right-hand lane while driving on the highway?

When should you stay in the right-hand lane while driving on the highway?
When you want to drive faster than the flow of traffic
When you need to make a left turn at the next exit
When you are driving slower than other vehicles
When you want to avoid merging traffic
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What is the purpose of a deceleration lane on a highway?

What is the purpose of a deceleration lane on a highway?
To speed up and merge with the flow of traffic
To exit the highway safely
To park and wait for a gap in traffic
To slow down before entering the highway
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When should you use your headlights while driving on the highway?

When should you use your headlights while driving on the highway?
Only at night or in low visibility conditions
Only during rain or snowstorms
Only when there is heavy traffic
Only when passing other vehicles
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What should you do if you miss your highway exit?

What should you do if you miss your highway exit?
Immediately stop and back up to the exit
Speed up and pass other vehicles to make the next exit
Continue to the next exit and find an alternate route
Cut across multiple lanes of traffic to reach the missed exit
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What should you do if you experience a tire blowout while driving on the highway?

What should you do if you experience a tire blowout while driving on the highway?
Slam on the brakes to stop the vehicle
Swerve rapidly to avoid hitting other vehicles
Gently steer the vehicle to a safe area while maintaining control
Come to a complete stop in the middle of the highway
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What is the recommended following distance when driving on the highway?

What is the recommended following distance when driving on the highway?
1 car length
2 seconds
5 feet
10 seconds
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When is it safe to pass another vehicle on the right-hand side on the highway?

When is it safe to pass another vehicle on the right-hand side on the highway?
Never, it is illegal
When the other vehicle is driving below the speed limit
When there is a dedicated passing lane on the right
When you are in a hurry
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What should you do if you notice a large commercial truck merging onto the highway?

What should you do if you notice a large commercial truck merging onto the highway?
Speed up to pass the truck as quickly as possible
Maintain your speed and give the truck plenty of space to merge
Honk your horn to alert the truck driver
Tailgate the truck to save fuel