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Interstate Highways Quiz
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This vast web of interconnected roads helps to power America's economic and military might. How much do you know about the interstate highway system?
Which Interstate Highways Run Between These States?
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Traveling from Texas to Florida for a family trip to Disney World? Need to head home to Maine from your NYC condo to visit family? You could suck it up and deal with the hassles of flying, or hop in your car and make the trip via the Interstate Highway System, the largest such highway network in the world. Take our quiz to see how much you know about this coast-to-coast travel network.
What's the Secret Behind the Numbers on the Interstate Signs?
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Why is one road named I-5 while another is I-480? We take a closer look at the digits on those red, white and blue shield-shaped signs.
Freeway vs. Highway: Can You Tell the Difference?
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Highways and freeways can both be designed with multiple lanes, entrance and exit ramps and limited traffic control to reduce congestion and improve driver safety. However, some small highway vs. freeway distinctions place them in separate categories.
Can You Guess the State If We Give You a Major Highway and the Capital?
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The USA is defined by its geography, which dictates much of its industries and lifestyles. These factors combine to give each state its history and identity. If we gave you the name of a road that leads to it and its capital, can you name the state? Let's find out.
Is there any rhyme or reason to how U.S. interstate highways are numbered?
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Is there any rhyme or reason to how U.S. interstate highways are numbered?
How Well Do You Remember Drive-In Culture?
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The concept of the drive-in is something very nostalgic, very entertaining, and every Americana to boot. While cinema was invented in other countries, this specialized way of watching cinema was born and bred in the US of A. Come take the quiz to test your drive-in knowledge!
How Well Do You Know American Rules of the Road?
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Traffic laws in the United States vary a little from state to state, although generally they are pretty much the same. Red lights mean "stop" and green lights mean "go" everywhere across the country. Do you think you know the American rules of the road well enough to drive here? Take our quiz and see if you can keep it between the lines!
How Well Do You Know American Rules of the Road?
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Traffic laws in the United States vary a little from state to state, although generally they are pretty much the same. Red lights mean "stop" and green lights mean "go" everywhere across the country. Do you think you know the American rules of the road well enough to drive here? Take our quiz and see if you can keep it between the lines!
How Bad Is America's Infrastructure, Really?
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The Senate just crossed a hurdle to get a bipartisan infrastructure bill signed. It could pay for new roads, bridges and other installations that a country needs to function. But why is infrastructure so notoriously hard to fund in America anyway?