examen para manejar

On multilane roads, the _________ lane is intended to be used for passing slower vehicles. -center -leftmost -rightmost -shoulder

Leftmost

When there is no traffic on both sides of the road, a turn-around maneuver can be performed using -a four-point turn. -a three-point turn. -a single-point turn. -a two-point turn.

a three point turn

Drivers entering a main road from a driveway, alley, or roadside should -yield to vehicles already on the main road. -reduce their speed and enter the main road. -not make a right turn. -enter the main road with an increased speed.

Yield to vehicles already on the main road

What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway? -You must back up to reach your exit. -You must stop and ask for help. -You must continue on to the next exit. -You must try to turn around.

You must continue on to the next exit

When a highway is divided into two roadways by a median or barrier, -you can drive across the median or barrier in emergencies. -you must not drive across the median or barrier except to make a U-turn. -you must not drive across the median or barrier except at an approved crossover. -you can drive across the median or barrier to make a left turn.

You must not drive across the median or barrier except at an approved crossover

A steady red arrow means -you must come to a full stop, and then proceed when it is safe to do so. -you can safely turn in the direction of the arrow. -you should prepare to stop and give the right-of-way to oncoming traffic before you turn. -you must stop, and you cannot go in the direction of the arrow.

You must stop and you cannot go in the direction of the arrow

Which of the following lines permits the passing of other vehicles? a broken white line a double solid yellow line a solid white line a single solid yellow line

a broken white line

On two-lane roads where traffic moves in opposite directions, you may pass on the left only when -a broken yellow line is in your lane. -a broken yellow line is not in your lane. -a double solid yellow line is in the center. -a solid yellow line is in your lane.

a broken yellow line is in your lane

A sign with an orange background and black letters indicates -a construction zone sign. -a regulatory sign. -a service sign. -a guide sign.

a construction zone sign

A sign with an orange background and black letters indicates a construction zone sign. a service sign. a regulatory sign. a guide sign.

a construction zone sign

When making a right turn, look right and left, yield right-of-way, and turn the steering wheel using -a hand-over-hand technique. -a hand-off-hand technique. -a single-hand technique. -a double-hand technique

a hand over hand technique

As per Utah law, drivers are considered to be intoxicated if the blood or breath alcohol concentration (BAC) is .06 or higher .03 or higher .05 or higher .08 or higher

.08 or higher

You should switch on your headlights if you cannot see _________ ahead due to fog, stormy weather or dust. 200 feet 700 feet 500 feet 1,000 feet

1,000 feet

You must not pass or change lanes within _________ of crossing an intersection.

100 feet

Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit in a business area is -25 mph -15 mph -30 mph -20 mph

25 mph

The maximum speed on rural interstate highways varies between 65 and 80 miles per hour. 65 and 75 miles per hour. 55 and 65 miles per hour. 45 and 65 miles per hour

65 and 80 miles per hour

Which of these statements is incorrect? -You should only make a U-turn when it is safe. -Some towns and cities do not allow U-turns. -Always make a U-turn at a location that is marked with a no U-turn sign. -U-turns should not be made on any curve or near the crest of a hill.

Always make aU turn at a location that is marked with a no U turn sign

Which of the following right-of-way rules is not true? -At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the left. -You must obey signals given by a law enforcement officer even if the officer's signals contradict the traffic signals. -Drivers must yield the right-of-way at all times to pedestrians who are in a marked or unmarked crosswalk. -Pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane have the absolute right-of-way.

At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the left

Which of the following is NOT a proper step for parallel parking? -Back up quickly, turning your steering wheel to the left to aim the back of your vehicle toward the front of the vehicle behind you. -Put on your turn signal to warn other drivers that you intend to park. -As the front of your vehicle clears the back of the vehicle in front of you, turn your wheels sharply to the left and continue backing slowly until the back of your vehicle almost touches the vehicle behind you. -Straighten your wheels and pull forward to center the vehicle in the parking space.

Back up quickly, turning your steering wheel to the left to aim the back of your vehicle toward the front of the vehicle behind you

While driving, you are NOT allowed to use your horn when -blind pedestrians are around -a child or older person is about to walk, run, or ride into the street -another vehicle is in danger of colliding with you -you have lost control of your vehicle and are moving towards someone

Blind pedestrians are around

Drivers operating vehicles on a divided highway must _________ unless directed to do otherwise by a sign, traffic control device, or police officer. -drive to the right of the median -drive to the left of the median -not drive to the right of the median -drive to the center of the median

Drive to the right of the median

When passing a large vehicle, do not pull back in front of the vehicle until you can see its -headlights in your left side mirror. -headlights in your inside rearview mirror. -headlights in your right side mirror. -driver in your left side mirror.

Headlights in your inside rearview mirror

_________ occurs on wet roads when your tires start to ride on water instead of the road. -Tailgating -Weaving -Velocitizing -Hydroplaning

Hydroplaning

_________ occurs on wet roads when your tires start to ride on water instead of the road. Velocitizing Tailgating Hydroplaning Weaving

Hydroplaning

What should you do if your vehicle stalls on a railroad crossing and there is a train approaching? -Immediately get all passengers out of the car and off the tracks -Open all the doors to alert the driver of the approaching train -Try to start your vehicle -Get the help of other drivers to move your vehicle

Immediately get all passengers out of the car and off the tracks

When you enter a roundabout, you must drive toward the center toward the left in a clockwise direction in a counter-clockwise direction

In a counter clockwise direction

Rain, snow, and ice impair your ability to see ahead, so you must _________ to stop your vehicle safely. -increase the brightness of your headlights -increase your following distance -change lanes frequently -increase your speed

Increase your following distance

When you are following a vehicle that makes frequent stops, you should allow _________ than usual. -more following distance -less space on your right -more space on your left -less following distance

More following distance

When you drive in city traffic, you should try to look at least -three blocks ahead -one block ahead -two blocks ahead -four blocks ahead

One block ahead

When stopped behind another vehicle on a hill, you should stay back at least one vehicle length. three vehicle lengths. two vehicle lengths. four vehicle lengths.

One vehicle length

If you are having vehicle trouble and need to stop, the first step you should do is -pull off the road and away from traffic. -check your driver's manual for help. -stop your vehicle over a hill or just around a curve for visibility. -lift the hood to signal an emergency.

Pull off the road and away from traffic

_________ are the most frequent type of crashes on interstates. -Truck collisions -Rear-end collisions -Side collisions -Head-on collisions

Rear end collisions

The hand and arm bent at 90 degrees and pointing downward indicate the driver's intention to -take a left turn. -go straight. -slow down or stop. -take a right turn.

Slow down or stop

According to the law of Utah, which of the following must wear seat belts? -The driver and front seat passengers of a vehicle -The driver and all passengers of a vehicle -The driver and rear seat passengers of a vehicle -Only the driver of a vehicle

The driver and all passengers of a vehicle

When passing a truck or commercial motor vehicle, the passing automobile driver must watch for -the side, rear, and front No-Zones. -the length of the truck. -the weight of the truck. -the large mirrors of the truck.

The side, rear, and front No zones

Which of the following types of signs inform you of possible hazards ahead? -Informational signs -Guide signs -Regulatory signs -Warning signs

Warning signs

__________ are yellow and diamond-shaped with black lettering or symbols. -Destination signs -Regulatory signs -Warning signs -Service signs

Warning signs

Which of the following road rules about turning is NOT correct? -When making a right turn, avoid swinging wide to the left. -When making turns, go from one lane to the other as directly as possible without crossing lane lines. -When making a left turn, avoid cutting the corner sharply. -Where there are no signs to control turning, you must turn into the lane farthest from the one you came from.

Where there are no signs to control turning, you must turn into the lane farthest from the one you came from

Lanes of traffic going in opposite directions are divided by -red lane dividers. -white lane dividers. -yellow lane dividers. -black lane dividers.

Yellow lane dividers

When it is necessary to turn your vehicle around on a roadway, but there is not enough room available to complete a U-turn, you must use a two-point or three-point turn a four-point turn a one-point or four-point turn a two-point or four-point turn

a two point or three point turn

Before you enter an intersection, you must look for -crossing pedestrians. -approaching vehicles from the right. -approaching vehicles from the left. -all of the above.

all of the above

Making U-turns is not legal in which of the following areas? -near a crest of a hill or in a curve -on highways -at railroad crossings -all of the above

all of the above

You must not use _________ to exit the freeway, even in a traffic jam. -a deceleration lane -an entrance ramp -the rightmost lane -an exit ramp

an entrance ramp

You must not use _________ to exit the freeway, even in a traffic jam. an entrance ramp a deceleration lane the rightmost lane an exit ramp

an entrance ramp

Drivers must use bright lights only when driving -at night, in the open country without other cars nearby. -at night, on the express highway. -at night, under the influence of alcohol. -at night, in the city.

at night, in the open country without other cars nearby

If you park your vehicle uphill beside a curb, you must turn your front wheels -toward the curb -parallel to the curb -away from the curb -none of the above

away from the curb

If you accidentally pass your exit on an expressway, you must -make a U-turn and return to the exit. -back up and return to the exit. -continue to the next exit. -reduce your speed and move into the rightmost lane.

continue to the next exit

Zones around a vehicle where other vehicles cannot be seen in mirrors are known as blind spots zero zones near-zones invisible spots

blind spots

If you are changing lanes, preparing to pass another vehicle, or entering traffic, signal and check for passing traffic by first using your mirrors and then -by checking the oncoming traffic. -by checking the back of your vehicle. -by checking the front of your vehicle. -by checking your vehicle's blind spot.

by checking your vehicle's blind spot

When you encounter a yellow arrow signal while turning left at an intersection, you must reduce your speed. stop at the signal. increase your speed. clear the intersection quickly.

clear the intersection quickly

If you approach a school bus displaying alternating flashing red light signals on a two-lane roadway, you must -pass the bus with the same speed -come to a complete stop -pass the bus with an increased speed -reduce your speed and pass the bus slowly

come to a complete stop

If you approach an intersection at which the traffic lights are not working, you must first __________ before entering the intersection and then yield the right-of-way. -reduce your speed -turn on your hazard lights -come to a complete stop -increase your speed

come to a complete stop

If you miss your turn at one point, you must _________ and work your way back to where you want to go. -make a U-turn -slow down -stop -continue to the next intersection

continue to the next intersection

If an emergency vehicle approaches while you are driving in a roundabout, you must -move over to the center of the roundabout and allow the emergency vehicle to pass. -slow down, move over to the right, and let the emergency vehicle pass first. -continue to your exit, pull over, and let the emergency vehicle pass. -stop in the middle of the roundabout.

continue to your exit, pull over, and let the emergency vehicle pass.

When compared to normal zones, speeding fines are usually__________ in construction zones. very low waived doubled the same

doubled

If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, you should -change gears -apply hand brakes -ease your foot off the gas pedal -ease your foot off the brake pedal

ease your foot off the gas pedal

The area of the freeway on the outside of the solid white line is meant for -emergency use only. -U-turns only. -parking only. -stopping only.

emergency use only

Unbalanced tires and low tire pressure can cause -increased fuel economy. -decreased stopping distance. -faster tire wear. -all of the above.

faster tire wear

If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by -five times. -three times. -four times. -two times.

four times

It is against the law to make a left turn at a red light EXCEPT -from a one-way street to another one-way street. -from a two-way street to a two-way street. -from a one-way street to a two-way street. -from a two-way street to a one-way street.

from a one-way street to another one-way street.

When your tire goes flat on a highway, you must slam on the brakes hold the steering wheel tightly shift your gears press hard on the gas pedal

hold the steering wheel tightly

High beam headlights should be used at night -where there may be people along the side of the roadway. -on unfamiliar roads and in construction areas. -whenever there are no oncoming vehicles. -in all of these instances.

in all of these instances

For interstate driving, slow-moving vehicles must travel _________, except when passing. -in the right-hand lane -in the shoulder lane -in the middle lane -in the left-hand lane

in the right hand lane

Warning signs are used along the roadways to -provide information about directions, distances, and available services. -control and regulate traffic. -indicate potentially hazardous conditions ahead. -indicate points of interest and geographical information.

indicate potentially hazardous conditions ahead

If there is an emergency vehicle with its lights flashing directly behind you when you are in heavy traffic, you should -stop your vehicle immediately in the lane. -continue moving in the same lane and let the emergency vehicle change lanes. -increase your vehicle speed and let the emergency vehicle pass you. -keep moving slowly until you can get out of the way.

keep moving slowly until you can get out of the way

When entering an interstate highway from the acceleration lane, you must -increase your speed beyond the posted speed limit to merge. -stop and wait for the space to merge. -decrease your speed. -keep pace with other traffic or obey posted speed limits.

keep pace with other traffic or obey posted limits

To avoid highway hypnosis or drowsiness while driving continuously, you must keep shifting your eyes take stimulants drive faster to reach the destination sooner talk on a cell phone

keep shifting your eyes

When a truck is trying to pass your vehicle, you can help the truck driver by -increasing your speed -keeping to the near side of your lane and reducing your speed slightly -keeping to the far side of your lane and reducing your speed slightly -reducing your speed and driving in a no-zone

keeping to the far side of your lane and reducing your speed slightly

In order to avoid last-minute braking or the need to turn suddenly, you should -look ten seconds ahead on the road. -use the three-second rule. -look two seconds ahead on the road. -use the one-second rule.

look ten seconds ahead on the road

Shared center lanes that are marked on each side by a solid yellow and dashed yellow lines are reserved for _______ and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction. -making left turns -making U-turns -making right turns -passing

making left turns

If there are three or more lanes going in the same direction on a highway, the _________ are usually the smoothest, in terms of the flow of traffic. -right lanes -accelerating lanes -left lanes -middle lanes

middle lanes

When you park your vehicle next to a curb, the back wheel of your car must be _________ from the curb. no closer than 35 inches no closer than 25 inches no further than 20 inches away no further than 12 inches away

no further than 12 inches away

When you stop your vehicle at a railroad crossing, you must stop _________ from the nearest rail. not more than 20 feet not more than 10 feet not more than 100 feet not more than 50 feet

not more than 50 feet

When you see a solid center line on your side of the road, you must -not increase your speed. -stop your vehicle. -change your lane. -not pass on the left using the oncoming traffic lane.

not pass on the left using the oncoming traffic lane

If your vehicle's wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road, you must -push hard on the gas pedal. -not reduce your speed. -try to turn back onto the pavement right away. -not try to turn back onto the pavement right away.

not try to turn back onto the pavement right away. (slow down, regain control)

You may not park your car in any of the following places, except -on a sidewalk. -in front of a private driveway. -on the side of a street. -in an intersection.

on the side of a street

Drivers must use the left lane on a highway for -backing up. -exiting. -passing. -crossing over.

passing

Drivers must use the left lane on a highway for -crossing over. -exiting. -backing up. -passing.

passing

When you reach a marked or unmarked crossing, you must yield and watch for -heavy vehicles. -pedestrians. -slow-moving vehicles. -trucks.

pedestrians

When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must reduce your speed and -pull over to the left edge of the road and stop -not pass the vehicle -pull over to the right edge of the road and stop behind the vehicle -provide as much space as possible and make a lane change

provide as much space as possible and make a lane change

If you skid while hydroplaning, you should -press the brake pedal hard. -switch off the engine. -release the accelerator. -push down on the gas pedal.

release the accelerator

If you are overtaking, you must pass on the left at a safe distance, and do NOT _______ until the way is clear from the overtaken vehicle. -go straight -return to the passing lane -increase your speed -return to the lane

return to the lane

Do not _______ at crash scenes or locations along the highway where a law enforcement officer may have pulled a vehicle off the road. -rubberneck -keep your eyes on the road -use safety belts -stay concentrated

rubberneck

If you are parallel parked on the right-hand side of the street, you should _________ before pulling out into traffic. -signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder -signal a right turn and look over your left shoulder -signal a right turn and look over your right shoulder -signal a left turn and look over your right shoulder

signal a left tun and look over your left shoulder

When you see a yield sign on your way or at an intersection, you must -not proceed through the road or intersection. -slow down to a reasonable speed and yield right-of-way -to all vehicles. -slow down and take a detour. -slow down and change your lane position.

slow down to a reasonable speed and yield right of way to all vehicles

A steady yellow traffic light at an intersection indicates that drivers need to -increase their speed. -stop unless they are already in the intersection. -take a detour to the left. -turn back.

stop unless they are already in the intersection

If you are going to stop or slow down at a place where another driver does not expect it, you must _________ to let those behind you know your intentions. -change lanes quickly -blow your horn -tap your brake pedal three or four times quickly -switch on your emergency lights

tap your brake pedal three or four times quickly

Things that can distract you from the road include -always checking mirrors. -checking blind spots. -checking the traffic behind you frequently. -text messaging and talking on the phone.

text messaging and talking on the phone

When more than one vehicle arrives at an intersection at the same time -the heavy vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to the passenger vehicle -the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right -the vehicle on the right shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the left -the driver with less passengers shall yield the right-of-way to the driver with more passengers

the vehicle on the left shall yield the right of way to the passenger vehicle

At railroad crossings that have the standard, octagonal, red-and-white stop sign, drivers must stop and proceed only when -they determine all of the above. -they determine that no pedestrians are coming. -they determine that no train is approaching. -they determine that no schoolchildren are present.

they determine all of the above

All regulatory devices on the road instruct you -in finding your way safely, or they provide information to make your trip more comfortable. -to stop, proceed in a certain direction, or limit your speed. -of hazardous conditions or the possibility of hazardous conditions. -in none of these things.

to stop, proceed in a certain direction, or limit your speed

A double solid white line marks the edge of a traffic lane where -travel in the opposite direction is permitted on both sides of the line and crossing the line is also permitted. -travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line and crossing the line is also permitted. -travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line, but crossing the line is prohibited. -travel in the opposite direction is permitted on both sides of the line, but crossing the line is prohibited.

travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line, but crossing the line is prohibited

To avoid rear-end collisions, drivers must maintain at least _________ following distance. one second four seconds three seconds two seconds

two seconds

At a stop sign, when you are waiting to turn right and a vehicle approaching from the left has its turn signal on, you must -wait until the other driver actually starts to turn and then start your turn. -proceed with the turn as you are certain the other driver is turning. -press the accelerator immediately. -turn on your headlights quickly.

wait until the other driver actually starts to turn and then start your turn

When approaching or driving through a work zone, you must not -keep up with the flow of traffic. -reduce your speed. -weave from lane to lane. -watch for slower speed limits.

weave from lane to lane

If a car is coming toward you at night, you should dim your lights before you are _________ of the oncoming car. within 300 feet within 400 feet within 500 feet within 100 feet

within 500 feet

When passing another vehicle, get through the other driver's blind spot as quickly as you can -by changing gears. -by reducing your speed. -by increasing your speed. -without exceeding the speed limit.

without exceeding the speed limit

You should ______ when you are preparing to turn left at an intersection and see an oncoming vehicle. -move to the shoulder of the road and yield -warn the oncoming vehicle to stop -yield the right-of-way to the oncoming vehicle -move into the adjacent lane

yield the right of way to the oncoming vehicle

Vehicles approaching a roundabout must -come to a complete stop and wait for traffic in the roundabout to clear. -yield to the traffic in the roundabout. -enter the roundabout to the left of the central island. -enter the roundabout at a speed of 35 mph.

yield to the traffic in the roundabout

Steam coming from under your vehicle hood may mean that -there is a danger of fire. -there is a short-circuit in the electrical system. -your cooling system has overheated. -your anti-lock brakes have failed.

your cooling system has overheated