Multiple Choice
1. Odd-numbered highways in North America:
a. run in a general north-south direction.
b. run in a general east-west direction.
c. are loops.
d. are spurs.
2. The legend of a map:
a. explains what the colors and symbols mean.
b. determines its level of detail.
c. lists the distances between key points.
d. displays the map coordinates of major cities.
3. The scale of a map:
a. shows where you can find tourism information.
b. lists the fees of tollways.
c. determines its level of detail.
d. gives you average seasonal temperatures in major cities.
4. A spur route:
a. starts with an odd number and leads directly into a city.
b. starts with an even number and goes to rural areas.
c. can be an even- or odd-numbered route.
d. is always connected to loop routes.
Sentence Completion:
1. The __ is a table that lists distances in miles or kilometers between key points.
2. Carrying ____ in a trailer is unsafe and illegal in many jurisdictions.
3. Pickup campers and motor homes are examples of _____ vehicles.
4. A _______ goes through or around a city.
5. Alternate highways have ___ numbers.
Matching:
Match the concepts in Column A with examples of the concepts in Column B.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.___Scale a. miles per inch
2.___ Trailer hitch b. travel time between cities
3.___ Legend c. Airports, rest areas, parks
4.___SUV d. Interstate 5
5.___ Spur e. Off-road vehicle
6.___ North-south roadway f. Highway 179
7.___ Mileage chart g. Interstate 40
8.___ East-west roadway h. Safety chains
Short Answer:
1. What should you bring with you if you plan to drive a vehicle across the United States-Mexico border?
2. What should you do before driving a rental car off the lot?
3. What are some ways that you can prevent fatigue when driving on long trips?
4. What should you do to prepare your vehicle for an extended road trip?