GDL GDL Highway and Freeway Driving Rules 2

Question 1

On a multi-lane freeway, which lane should a new GDL driver typically use to minimize risk?

Accepted Answer

The rightmost travel lane to allow easier exits and reduce lane-change frequency

Answer

The far-left passing lane for faster speeds

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The center lane at all times

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Any lane, as lane choice does not affect safety for new drivers

Question 2

What is the recommended following distance for a new GDL driver travelling at highway speeds?

Accepted Answer

At least 3–4 seconds

Answer

1 second

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2 seconds

Answer

10 car lengths regardless of speed

Question 3

Which behavior should a GDL driver avoid when entering a freeway on-ramp?

Accepted Answer

Stopping at the end of the on-ramp to wait for a gap

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Gradually accelerating to match freeway traffic speed

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Checking mirrors and blind spots before merging

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Signaling before changing lanes into traffic

Question 4

Under GDL rules, a supervising adult riding with a permit-holder on the freeway must be seated where?

Accepted Answer

In the front passenger seat

Answer

In the rear seat directly behind the driver

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In any seat as long as they can communicate

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Outside the vehicle monitoring via GPS

Question 5

Why should GDL drivers avoid changing multiple lanes at once on the freeway?

Accepted Answer

Multi-lane changes increase blind-spot risk and reduce reaction time for both the driver and surrounding vehicles

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It is illegal under all state traffic codes

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It wears tires faster

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GDL law specifically limits drivers to one lane change per mile

Question 6

What should a GDL intermediate driver do if they miss their intended freeway exit?

Accepted Answer

Continue to the next exit and re-route safely

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Stop on the shoulder and reverse to the exit

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Cross the solid white line onto the exit ramp at the last second

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Turn on hazard lights and stop in the travel lane