Drivers Ed Utah (ALL LESSONS)
T/F: When driving, you must yield to any police vehicle.
False
T/F: When driving, you must yield to student driver vehicles.
False
T/F: You are never required to stop at an intersection when you have a yield sign.
False
T/F: You are safe to drive after one or two drinks but unsafe after three drinks.
False
T/F: You cannot legally park your car any closer than 75 feet from railroad tracks.
False
T/F: You may pass or cross the center line within 100 feet of an intersection
False
T/F: You should always use your high beams when driving in fog.
False
T/F: You should honk your horn to get a pedestrian or a cyclist to move over.
False
T/F: a person may obtain a utah driver license at the age of 15
False
The only sure way for a person to eliminate the effects of alcohol is to _________.
Wait the necessary time the body needs to eliminate the alcohol.
Yellow signs indicate:
Warning
Parallel parking between two cars requires that you first _____.
Pull up even with the front car.
A round shaped sign indicates:
Railroad crossing
What does the step "aim high in steering" mean in the smith System?
Watching well ahead as you drive
T/F: The information system of a vehicle includes the speedometer, odometer, temperature gage, fuel gage, and warning lights.
True
T/F: The main thing you can do to prevent hydroplaning is to drive slowly.
True
T/F: The recommended driving procedure to take if your car goes into a skid is to remove your foot from the accelerator and brake, and then steer vehicle into the direction of the skid.
True
T/F: The solid yellow light means clear the intersection.
True
T/F: There are laws that indicate who has the right-of way. However you do not legally have the right-of-way until the other driver gives it to you.
True
T/F: There may be times when driving 10 miles per hour is too fast for existing conditions.
True
T/F: To increase "space", it is recommended that when you are stopping in traffic behind another vehicle that you stop far enough back so that you can still see the rear tires of the vehicle in front of you.
True
T/F: To increase your visibility it is recommended that you turn on your headlights during the day.
True
T/F: Under the "Good Samaritan Law", a person acting in good faith, not being paid for rendering aid, who is not purposely causing more harm to an individual, cannot be held liable for problems that may result from their attempt to render first aid after an automobile accident.
True
T/F: Uneven wear on the tires can indicate an alignment problem.
True
T/F: Utah law prohibits the use of a handheld wireless communication device for text messaging or electronic mail communication while operating a motor vehicle.
True
T/F: Wearing a seat belt gives the driver more control.
True
T/F: When driving, you must yield to any emergency vehicle with its siren on and emergency lights flashing.
True
T/F: When making a left turn on to a two way, multi lane road, you may enter the center left turn lane to cross immediate traffic lanes but you may not drive in the center lane to merge.
True
T/F: When preparing to make a left turn from a one-way street on to a two-way street, position your car in the far left lane and turn into the lane just right of the center line.
True
T/F: When preparing to make a left turn from a one-way street onto a two-way street, position your car in the far left lane and turn into the lane just right of center line.
True
T/F: You may not legally travel in the the shared left turn lane for longer than 3 seconds.
True
T/F: Your car must be equipped with a horn.
True
T/F: federal, state, and local governments work together to regulate the highway transportation system
True
T/F: if you are unable to understand highway signs in the English language, you cannot be issued a Utah drivers license.
True
T/F: texting is the number one distraction reported by teen drivers
True
T/F: traffic jams and accidents are examples of "breakdowns" in highway transportation.
True
When turning left at an intersection that allows two lanes to turn left...
Turn left into the corresponding lane.
How should you position your wheels when you are parking uphill with a curb?
Turn your wheels to the left.
How should you position your wheels when you are parking downhill without a curb?
Turn your wheels to the right
How should you position your wheels when you are parking uphill without a curb?
Turn your wheels to the right
How should you position your wheels when you are parking downhill with a curb?
Turn your wheels to the right.
What does an ignition switch do?
Turns on the car's electrical system.
What are the three elements of the highway transportation system?
Vehicles, highways, and people
Traffic jams and accidents are examples of:
Breakdowns in the Highway Transportation System
T/F: The correct hand signal used to indicate that your vehicle is slowing or stopping is pointing the left arm straight out.
False
T/F: The hand signal for a right turn it pointing the arm straight out.
False
T/F: The maximum penalty for a first offense D.U.I. is three months probation and a $100.00 fine.
False
T/F: The shared left turn lane may be used for passing if it is clear
False
T/F: There is no minimum speed on the freeway. You may travel as slow as you want, even under good conditions.
False
T/F: Using gasoline with a high-octane rating will increase an engine's power.
False
T/F: When a person indicates on their drivers license that they want to be an organ and tissue donor, that is the final decision and family will not have a say.
False
T/F: Speed does not affect braking distance.
False
What are power brakes?
Brakes that let your car stop without a lot of foot power.
What two factors go into stopping distance?
Braking speed and reaction time
T/F: Stop and go driving in the city is easier on a car than highway driving.
False
T/F: The "stop line" is used for parking near intersections.
False
What is the original Utah license fee for drivers over 21?
$25
What is the original Utah license fee for drivers under 21?
$30
You must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights except:
-When on the opposite side of a highway with 5 lanes or more. -When on the opposite side of a divided highway. -When on the opposite side of a controlled intersection.
When driving class D vehicles, you are considered to be unlawfully intoxicated if your blood alcohol level content reaches ______ percent.
.08
What ratio of people in the United States will be involved in an accident sometime in their life where someone is seriously injured or killed?
1 out of every 4 people
Your points will be cut in half if you go _______ between violations.
1 year
You must notify the DLD of a change of address within _____ days.
10
How many feet away from a railroad crossing can you pass?
100 feet
Within how many feet should you return to your side of road when passing?
100 feet
How far away from a railroad track should you stop, minimum?
15
Do not park between ____ and ____ feet of a railroad crossing.
15 and 50
How many feet away must you park from a fire hydrant?
15 feet :
You must signal at least ______________ before changing lanes.
2 seconds
You must signal at least __-__ seconds before making a lateral maneuver or a turn.
2-3
How many feet away must you park from a cross walk?
20 feet :
How many feet away must you park from a fire station on your side of the street?
20 feet :
If no signs are posted, assume the speed limit is ______ in a school zone.
20 mph
When passing another car you must be able to return to your lane of traffic safely before coming within how many feet of an approaching vehicle?
200 feet
If no signs are posted, assume the speed limit is ______ in a business or residential area.
25 mph
In most veicles, it is recommended that you have the oil changed at least every ______________ miles.
3,000
It is recommended that you check your mirrors every ___-___ seconds.
3-5
How many feet away must you park from a stop sign?
30 feet :
How many feet away must you park from an intersection with a crosswalk and a stop sign?
30 feet :)
FOLLOWING another vehicle at night, dim your lights before _____ feet.
300
If no signs are posted, assume you should keep your speed between _____ and _____ on a freeway.
45 mph - 65 mph
If no signs are posted, assume you should keep your speed between _____ and _____ on a rural freeway.
45 mph - 75 mph
__________ points will be removed from your driving record by completing an approved defensive driving course.
50
How many feet away must you park from a railroad?
50 feet
You must not make a U-turn to go in the opposite direction unless you can see and be seen in either direction for _____ feet.
500
At night, dim your lights on APPROACHING a car before:
500 feet
When making a left turn from a two way left turn lane, you may not enter the lane more than ___________ feet prior to making the left turn.
500 feet
How many feet must you be able to see in all directions to make a U-turn in a residential area?
500 feet :)
If no signs are posted, assume the speed limit is _______ on a major highway.
55 mph
The average size person is _______ times more likely to be in an accident if their BAC is at .08.
6
A provisional license allows you ______ points in a 3-year period.
70
How many feet away must you park from a fire station on the opposite side of the street?
75 feet :
According to officer Leary; statistacally, for the one time a drunk driver gets caught, they have driven impaired ___________ times previous.
80
Depreciation is:
A decrease in the value of a car.
When selecting an area to do a residential u-turn, look for
A place with at least 500 feet clear visibility in each direction.
A pentagon road sign indicates:
A school zone or crossing
A yellow or orange diamond shape sign indicates:
A warning
What does the "A" in the acronym SAFER stand for?
Aid
What are the Smith System principles?
Aim high, get the big picture, keep eyes moving, make sure they see you, and leave yourself an out.
The "comfort" element of the driving systems would include:
Air conditioning, heater, air vents, and cruise control.
What do air vents do?
Allows outside air to flow into the car
What does the step "leave yourself an out" mean in the smith System?
Always have an escape path to avoid problems when driving
A learner's permit allows the individual to drive with _______ occupying the seat next to the driver.
An approved driving instructor, parent or legal guardian, or responsible adult who signs for liability.
What is gravity?
An invisible force that pulls an object to the Earth's core.
Provisional license means:
Any original Utah license issued to persons under 21
The alcohol content in a one ounce "shot" of whiskey, a 5-ounce glass of wine, or a 12 oz. can of beer is:
Approximately equal
At the entrance ramp to the freeway, what are the rules about the right of way?
Cars entering from the ramp should look for openings in the traffic, accelerate to the main traffic speed and merge left into the traffic in the right lane.
A flashing yellow light means _____.
Caution
A flashing yellow light means:
Caution
What is a center of gravity?
Center of mass (they just call it the center of gravity
What does it mean to check your "blind spot"?
Check over your shoulder in the direction you wish to move before changing lanes
Heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic is a driving hazard most common to which environment?
City driving
Which type of insurance will pay for damages to your vehicle when the accident is your fault?
Collision
Good drivers learn to deal with other drivers who are unable or unwilling to drive safely by:
Compensating for their bad actions.
What does an air conditioner do?
Control the vehicles humidity
What does a regulatory sign do?
Controls movements of traffic
What does an accelerator do?
Controls speed.
What does a steering wheel do?
Controls the direction the car is going.
Describe the term "space".
Create a cushion between your vehicle and those around you.
An operator's license is a Class ___ license.
D
T/F: Motorcycles licensed for street use don't need liability insurance coverage.
False
Alcohol falls under which drug classification?
Depressant
Alcohol, barbiturates, and sleeping pills are all examples of what type of drug?
Depressants
Green signs indicate:
Destination and mileage
If another vehicle does not dim their lights, _________.
Dim yours anyway.
A solid yellow line on your side of the road means:
Do not pass
What is defensive driving?
Driving to prevent an accident despite unfavorable conditions and the mistakes of others.
Tires should be rotated regularly to:
Equalize tire wear
What does the "E" in the acronym SAFER stand for?
Exchange information
According to officer Leary, the drunk driving problem in Utah is not as big of a concern in Utah as it is in most other areas of the country.
False
T/F: Death rates for crashes involving small cars are greater than those where the driver was in a small car.
False
T/F: For best visibility when backing, it is recommended that you use your mirrors only.
False
T/F: If your car accelerator sticks, the recommended driving procedure is to reach down and try to pull the accelerator up with your hand.
False
T/F: Intersections will always be controlled by lights or signs. If you do not have an indicator to stop or yield as you approach an intersection, you can assume cars coming through the cross street will have such an indicator.
False
T/F: It is a pedestrian's responsibility to obey traffic rules. As a driver, you can assume that they always will.
False
T/F: It is acceptable to use the emergency turnabout area to make a u-turn on the freeway.
False
T/F: It is not neccessary to familiarize yourself with a new vehicle as it is required by law that all controls be put in the same place on every vehicle.
False
T/F: It is not necessary to stop when making a right turn on a red light.
False
T/F: It is not recommended that you use your signal when changing directions in reverse
False
T/F: It is not safe or legal to make a u-turn at an intersection.
False
T/F: It is permissible to use the center left turning lane for passing
False
T/F: It is safe and acceptable in Utah to text while driving in an emergency.
False
In SIDPE, what does the term "predict" refer to?
Figuring out what might happen
What does the "F" in the acronym SAFER stand for?
Find/contact police
What is traction?
Friction between the car's tires and the road's surface
What ability is the most important to safe driving?
Good decision-making skills
The best hand position for driving straight ahead is:
Hands positioned at "10 and 2" or "9 and 3" on the steering wheel.
The "visibility" element of the driving systems would include:
Headlights, mirrors, sun visor, windshield wipers and defogger.
Which driving hazard is most common in a city driving environment?
Heavy traffic and double-parked vehicles
When driving 50 mph, you have a blowout of the left rear tire. Your first reaction should be to:
Hold the wheel firmly and ease up on the accelerator.
What is the not a drop law?
If anyone under 21 has a traceable amount of alcohol in their bloodstream on the roads, they can face a severe penalty.
Having never been licensed in the state of Utah, do you have to take drivers ed?
If you're under 19, yes.
The "control" element of the driving systems would include:
Ignition control, steering wheel, brakes, accelerator, and gears.
Yellow lines separate traffic traveling _____.
In opposite directions
To bring a car out of a skid you should turn the steering wheel:
In the direction the rear of the car is going
What is a driving privilege card?
It may be issued to an applicant who does not have a social security number.
What is a drivers license compact?
It provides guidelines for greater cooperation among member states in drivers license matter.
What does an emergency brake do?
Keeps a stopped car from rolling.
Which types of insurance are mandatory in the State of Utah?
Liability and no-fault
The hood of your car flies open while you are driving. The best thing to do is:
Look through the crack below the hood or out the left window to steer to a stop.
What does cruise control do?
Maintains speed so you do not have to use the accelerator.
If there is a swerving car driving behind you that you assume is intoxicated, what is the best way to avoid it?
Make a right turn onto another road
A hallucinogen that makes a user drowsy and distorts reaction time and judgment of time and space is:
Marijuana
What is the product of weight and speed?
Momentum
You are approaching a red light. A traffic officer in the intersection indicates to move ahead. You should:
Move through the intersection without stopping
Which driving hazard is most common in a rural driving environment?
Narrow, poorly maintained roads.
It is safe to follow another car closely ________.
Never
In case of a car engine fire:
Open the hood release and spray the fire extinguisher at the fire through the small openings.
Which area of the highway transportation system do people have the least amount of control of?
Other vehicles
When you are driving at a speed that will not let you stop within the distance of your headlights, you are ______ your headlights.
Overdriving
Which of the following needs to be reported to the Drivers License Division?
Physical handicaps, mental or emotional disorders, and diseases
Construction barriers indicate direction by:
Position and direction of the color bars.
When approached by an emergency vehicle:
Pull over to the right and stop
Are U-turns allowed in a freeway driving environment?
No
Can you park on the roadway side of a vehicle if there are no other safe parking spots available?
No
Is a muffler cut out legal?
No
Is baking allowed in a freeway driving environment?
No
Is driving under 45 mph allowed in a freeway driving environment?
No
Is it permissible to pass in center-shared left turn lanes?
No
Should you pass on hills or curves?
No
Should you pass when approaching an intersection?
No
Should you pass when school bus lights are flashing?
No
Use your high beams ______________.
On dark roads with no other cars around.\
When is it permissible to make a left turn on a red light?
Only when two one-way streets connect & there are no signs indicating it is illegal
If you can train yourself to drive defensively, you will:
Reduce your risk of being involved in an accident
Red signs indicate:
Regulatory
When turning the key to start the engine, you should:
Release it as soon as the engine starts
Children running into the road is a hazard most common in which driving environment?
Residential areas
What is friction?
Resistance to motion between two objects when they touch
Before a speed limit can be determined for a particular road, a study must be made of:
Road surface Average amount of traffic Any hidden dangers
In SIDPE, what does the term "search" refer to?
Scan the driving scene to the front, sides, and back
What does the step "keep your eyes moving" mean in the smith System?
Search the driving scene constantly
What does SIDPE stand for?
Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute
Blue Signs indicate:
Services
What are the 4 things you should check to do before leaving your car?
Set the parking brake Stopped the motor Removed the ignition key Locking the doors
Your seat should be adjusted before the car is put into motion. What is the best seat position?
Sit so you can comfortably reach the foot pedals and controls
Your seat belt should be adjusted before the car is put into motion. What is the best seat position?
Sit so you can comfortably reach the foot pedals and controls.
The primary purpose of the right lane on a multi-lane freeway is:
Slow moving traffic to enter/exit freeway.
Which light indicates that you must clear the intersection because the light is about to turn red?
Solid yellow
A brown sign with white lettering can inform you about:
State parks and recreational services
What is adhesion
Sticking together
A sign with an octagon shape means:
Stop
What does the "S" in the acronym SAFER stand for?
Stop
When a school bus with flashing red lights is stopped on a two way road, motorist are required to:
Stop
T/F: Owners and drivers should inspect their vehicles on a regular basis to ensure proper operation of all lights and equipment.
True
T/F: Protected/permitted signals are used for left lane control.
True
T/F: Protected/permitted signals are used for left turn control.
True
What are the 5 leading causes of accidents?
Tailgating Speeding Alcohol Failure to yield Distractions
What is suspension?
Temporary withdrawal of the privilege to drive.
What is revocation?
Termination of the privilege to drive a motor vehicle.
The proper following distance up to 40 mph is:
The 2-second rule.
The "blue book" is a guide that shows _________.
The average price paid to dealers for different cars.
What is the name of the law that says you may never drive faster than is reasonably safe, regardless of what the sign may say?
The basic speed law
Within the defensive driving formula S.I.P.D.E. the term "identify" refers to ____________.
The driver's need to locate potential hazards.
What is kinetic energy?
The energy of motion
Which lane should you be in if you intend to make a left turn from a two-way street?
The lane just right of center line
Which lane should you be in if you intend to make a left turn from a two-way street?
The lane just right of the center line
T/F: Raising the hood and attaching something white or orange to the antenna of your car indicates that you need help.
True
T/F: Slow driving is not always safe driving
True
T/F: Solid or broken white lines separate traffic traveling in the same direction.
True
T/F: The car that arrives at a four-way-stop first should be allowed to proceed through the intersection first.
True
Drivers liscence means:
The privelege to operate a motor vehicle
In SIDPE, what does the term "decide" refer to?
The step you use to decide to take action once a hazard has been predicted.
What is inertia?
The tendency of an object in motion to stay in motion and of an object at rest to stay at rest
The primary purpose of the left lane on any multi-lane road is:
The traveling lane
T/F: The force that makes your tires "stick" to the surface of the road is called friction.
True
T/F: A two-point turn into a driveway on the right side of the road begins by pulling the car over to the right side of the road just past the driveway and then backing the car into the driveway.
True
T/F: According to the video "City Driving Tactics", collisions at intersections almost always result from one or more drivers entering the intersection too late or too early.
True
T/F: Anytime you operate a motor vehicle, proof of insurance for the vehicle ans/or the operator must be in the vehicle and available to show to a peace officer who asks to see it.
True
T/F: Broken yellow lines indicate it is legal to pass if it is clear to do so.
True
T/F: Courtesy if the key to safe driving and safety comes before right-of way.
True
T/F: Courtesy is the #1 thing drivers should keep in mind to avoid "road rage" in other drivers.
True
T/F: Do not pass a school bus when its red lights are flashing.
True
T/F: Drivers must yield to pedestrians at crosswalk intersections.
True
T/F: Driving between two vehicles on a multi-lane road is dangerous because it limits your ability to maneuver out of a dangerous situation.
True
T/F: Every vehicle must have a rearview mirror
True
T/F: Hand-over-hand steering involves keeping one hand firmly on the wheel as your other hand crosses over when making a turn.
True
T/F: If you should ever need to stop on the side of the roadway at night, turn on your flashers immediately to warn other drivers that you are there.
True
T/F: Many insurance companies offer "good student rates" for those who maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher.
True
T/F: More than one third of all collisions occur at intersections.
True
T/F: Narcotics have strong depressant effects. Examples would be, heroin, cocaine, and morphine.
True
T/F: Non-residents, 16 years of age or older, who are licensed by other states may drive in Utah.
True
T/F: Once you have started across railroad tracks, you should keep going even if you see a train coming.
True
T/F: Over 100,000 accidents a year involve drivers who are texting.
True
When is it permissable to drive on the left half of a two-way road?
When passing another car going the same direction with sufficient clearance
What colors are the backgrounds of regulatory signs?
White
Are drivers required to wear seat belts or other adequate restraints?
Yes
Can driving while angry hinder safe driving?
Yes
Is traveling at a speed that is close to the flow without going over the speed limit allowed in a freeway driving environment?
Yes
Should you pass on a 2-lane highway?
Yes
If a car is coming at you in your lane, should you move to the right, even if there's another car there going the same direction as you?
Yes. A head on collision is the most damaging type of collision.
If you approach a yield sign:
Yield to traffic in the cross street
A turnabout (u-turn, two-point turn, or three-point turn) is risky because;
You cross or back into one or more lanes of traffic.
What is the implied consent law?
You have to accept to have a blood alcohol test taken no matter what if you're driving.
A flashing red light indicates _____.
You must stop and proceed only when it is safe to do so.
Hydroplaning occurs when _______.
Your car is riding on a thin layer of water.
On a two-way street, uphill curb parking requires
Your steering wheel to be turned to the left and rest the wheel against the curb.
On a two-way street, uphill curb parking requires _____.
Your steering wheel to be turned to the left, resting your rear tires against the curb.
What should you do if you come across an accident where a person is experienceing heavy bleeding?
cover wounds with clean cloth
To avoid losing control of a car that begins to hydroplane (sliding on a thin sheet of water), the first thing you should do is:
ease your foot off the accelerator
What does the "R" in the acronym SAFER stand for?
file a Report
If a car has a higher center of gravity, will it be more or less stable?
less
If the weight on one car is double that of another, then the _____________of the heavier car also doubles.
momentum (even though kinetic energy and friction are also correct)
If a car has a higher center of gravity, will it use more or less energy?
more
Where painted crosswalk lines and stop signs both appear at an intersection, vehicles should stop behind the ________.
nearest crosswalk line
What does a round sign indicate?
railroad
Fuel is ignited in the engine by the:
spark plugs
A white line divides _____.
traffic going in the same direction
Coolant is circulated throughout the radiator and engine block by the
water pump
When passing another vehicle on a two-way road, you should move back to your lane when _______.
you can see the vehicle (the one you are passing)'s headlights in your mirrors