Freeways and driving along them
MTO Driver’s Handbook: Safe and Responsible Driving, Freeway driving
A freeway, also called an expressway, is a high-speed, multi-lane road. Traffic going in each direction is separated and ramps let vehicles enter and exit. Vehicle speed is higher than on other roads, so driving can be more demanding and difficult; but because there are no intersections, bicycles or pedestrians, freeway driving can be safer for experienced drivers. New drivers need to learn to drive with other vehicles around them at low speeds before trying freeway driving, and Class G1 drivers may only drive on freeways with a licensed driving instructor.
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Practice questions on this card
- ON-814Who may drive on a freeway with a Class G1 licence?
- ON-815Why can a freeway be safer than other roads for an experienced driver, despite the higher speeds?
- ON-819On a freeway, which lane should you keep to, and what are the left lanes for?
- ON-820At higher freeway speeds, when visibility extends beyond 20 seconds of travel, how far ahead should you look?
- ON-821A slower vehicle cuts in front of a faster one on the freeway. How does the manual describe that?