GDL GDL Highway and Freeway Driving Rules 3

Question 1

What does 'managed motorway' or variable speed limit signage require of all drivers, including GDL holders?

Accepted Answer

Comply with the currently displayed electronic speed limit, which may be lower than the permanent limit

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Ignore the electronic signs and follow the posted permanent limit

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Always travel at 55 mph regardless of signs

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Only truckers must obey variable speed limit signs

Question 2

A GDL driver's vehicle has a tire blowout at freeway speed. What is the first recommended action?

Accepted Answer

Grip the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and steer straight

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Brake hard immediately to stop as fast as possible

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Swerve quickly to the nearest exit

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Turn on hazard lights and maintain speed

Question 3

Why do many GDL programs recommend new drivers avoid driving in heavy freeway construction zones?

Accepted Answer

Reduced lanes, shifted alignments, and workers near traffic demand advanced hazard-perception skills

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Construction zones are closed to all non-commercial drivers

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Speed limits in construction zones drop below legal minimums for GDL drivers

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Insurance companies void coverage in construction zones

Question 4

What is the purpose of a freeway deceleration lane (exit ramp)?

Accepted Answer

To allow drivers to slow down after leaving the main lanes without disrupting freeway traffic

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To provide an extra travel lane during peak hours

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To serve as a passing zone for faster vehicles

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To provide a dedicated lane for emergency vehicles only

Question 5

Under GDL rules, if a new driver is too nervous to merge onto a busy freeway during supervised practice, what should the supervising adult do?

Accepted Answer

Calmly guide the driver through the steps and, if unsafe, have them use an alternate route

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Take over the wheel and drive the freeway portion

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Demand the driver merge immediately to build confidence

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Report the situation to the DMV

Question 6

Which GDL driving-hours restriction is most likely to affect a teen's ability to travel long distances on a highway?

Accepted Answer

Nighttime curfew that prohibits driving after a set evening hour without supervision

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Ban on driving more than 50 miles from home

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Prohibition on crossing state lines

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Limit of two hours of continuous driving