Test Your Knowledge: Highway Driving

Put your skills to the test with this quiz on highway driving rules and best practices.

published on June 26
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What is the maximum speed limit on most highways in the United States?

55 mph
65 mph
70 mph
75 mph
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When merging onto a highway, you should:

Speed up and cut off other drivers
Slow down and wait for a large gap in traffic
Match the speed of traffic and merge safely
Honk your horn to alert other drivers
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What is the most common cause of accidents on highways?

What is the most common cause of accidents on highways?
Speeding
Texting while driving
Tailgating
Not using turn signals
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If you miss your highway exit, you should:

Stop and reverse on the highway
Continue to the next exit and turn around
Turn around on the shoulder of the highway
Drive in reverse on the shoulder
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When passing another vehicle on a highway, you should:

Stay in the left lane until you feel like moving back over
Move back into the right lane as soon as it's safe
Flash your high beams to signal the other driver
Tailgate the vehicle you just passed
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What should you do if your vehicle breaks down on a highway?

What should you do if your vehicle breaks down on a highway?
Stay in your vehicle with the hazard lights on
Flag down other drivers for help
Leave your vehicle and walk to the nearest gas station
Abandon your vehicle and call a tow truck
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What does the term 'road rage' refer to?

A type of highway construction
Aggressive or angry behavior by a driver
A popular highway driving video game
Lack of traffic signs on the highway
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended highway driving practice?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended highway driving practice?
Using cruise control in heavy traffic
Maintaining a safe following distance
Checking your blind spots before changing lanes
Adjusting your speed based on road conditions
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What should you do if you encounter a large animal on the highway?

What should you do if you encounter a large animal on the highway?
Swerve to avoid hitting the animal
Brake gently and honk your horn
Speed up to scare the animal away
Ignore the animal and keep driving
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What does the term 'tailgating' mean in the context of highway driving?

What does the term 'tailgating' mean in the context of highway driving?
Following another vehicle too closely
Hitching a trailer to your vehicle
Driving with your high beams on
Using the wrong type of fuel
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How often should you check your mirrors when driving on a highway?

Every 30 minutes
Once every hour
Every 5-8 seconds
Before you start driving and after you park
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What is the purpose of ramp meters on highway entrance ramps?

What is the purpose of ramp meters on highway entrance ramps?
To measure the weight of vehicles
To control the flow of traffic entering the highway
To display traffic information to drivers
To provide a rest area for tired drivers