Utah Learner's Permit Test
True
When approaching a disabled pedestrian using a guide dog, white cane or other assistive device, a driver should yield the right-of-way - False - True
All of the above
When approaching a railroad crossing you should: - look for a train - all of the above - be ready to stop - slow down
They're hard to see in traffic
A driver should be extra alert for motorcyclists, bicycles, and pedestrians because: - They obey different traffic laws. - They're hard to see in traffic. - They don't have a rearview mirror. - They have the right-of-way.
A construction zone
A sign with an orange background and black letters indicates - a guide sign. - a service sign. - a construction zone sign. - a regulatory sign.
You must stop, and cannot go in the direction of the arrow.
A steady red arrow means - you must stop, and you cannot go in the direction of the arrow. - 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
Stop unless they are already in the intersection
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.
The driver and all passengers of a vehicle
According to the law of Utah, which of the following must wear seat belts? - Only the driver of a vehicle - The driver and rear seat passengers of a vehicle - The driver and all passengers of a vehicle - The driver and front seat passengers of a vehicle
All of the above
Alcohol causes - poor judgment - loss of concentration - slower judgment - all of the above
On an up-hill
Allow a larger space cushion when stopping: - On an up-hill - At a toll plaza - At a stop sign - At an intersection
.08 or higher
As per Utah law, drivers are considered to be intoxicated if the blood or breath alcohol concentration (BAC) is - .05 or higher - .03 or higher - .06 or higher - .08 or higher
They determine that no train is approaching.
At railroad crossings that have the standard, octagonal, red-and-white stop sign, drivers must stop and proceed only when - they determine that there is no oncoming traffic. - they determine that no train is approaching. - they determine that no pedestrians are coming. - they determine that no schoolchildren are present.
True
Because driving involves some risk, it is wise to continually improve your driving and observation skills. - False - True
Can be caused by any of the above
Distractions that take a driver's attention away from driving - can be caused by any of the above - can be caused by pets moving around inside the vehicle - can be caused by eating or drinking while driving - can be caused by using a CD, iPods PDA or GPS while driving
Yield to vehicles already on the main road.
Drivers entering a main road from a driveway, alley, or roadside should - yield to vehicles already on the main road. - enter the main road with an increased speed. - reduce their speed and enter the main road. - not make a right turn.
False
Drivers may pass on a two-lane roadway marked with a single solid yellow line on their side of the center line. - True - False
Passing
Drivers must use the left lane on a highway for - passing. - crossing over. - exiting. - backing up.
Slow down and pay extra attention
For your safety and for the worker's safety, when driving through a work zone - closely follow any vehicle ahead of you - keep a two second following distance behind any vehicle ahead of you - slow down and pay extra attention - pull over the right side of the road and stop
Red, Yellow, Green
From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights
In all of these instances
High beam headlights should be used at night - whenever there are no oncoming vehicles. - on unfamiliar roads and in construction areas. - where there may be people along the side of the roadway. - in all of these instances.
Within 500 feet
If a car is coming toward you at night, you should dim your lights before you are _________ of the oncoming car. - within 100 feet - within 400 feet - within 300 feet - within 500 feet
Middle lanes
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. - accelerating lanes - middle lanes - left lanes - right lanes
Come to a complete stop
If you approach a school bus displaying alternating flashing red light signals on a two-lane roadway, you must - come to a complete stop - pass the bus with an increased speed - reduce your speed and pass the bus slowly - pass the bus with the same speed
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. - increase your speed - come to a complete stop - turn on your hazard lights - reduce your speed
Tap your brake pedal three or four times quickly.
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. - blow your horn - tap your brake pedal three or four times quickly - change lanes quickly - switch on your emergency lights
Away from the curb
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
Wait until you have a clear view of both tracks
If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track: - Go through when one of the tracks is free - Wait until you have a clear view of both tracks - Stop on the railroad track and watch for another train - Go through as soon as the train passes
Go to the next exit, and get off the freeway there
If you want to get off of a freeway, but you missed your exit, you should: - Flag down a police officer for an escort back to your exit - Go to the next exit, and get off of the freeway there - Pull onto the shoulder and back your car to the exit - Make a U-turn through the median
Hand signals
If your turn signals fail, you should use _____ to indicate you are turning. - Your emergency flashers - Hand signals - Your headlights - Your horn
Slow down and turn back onto the pavement very carefully.
If your wheels drop off the pavement onto the shoulder of the road you should - slow down and turn back onto the pavement very carefully - stop your car on the side of the road - brake hard and turn back quickly onto the pavement - maintain speed and turn sharply onto the pavement
From a one-way street to another one-way street
It is against the law to make a left turn at a red light EXCEPT - from a two-way street to a one-way street. - from a two-way street to a two-way street. - from a one-way street to another one-way street. - from a one-way street to a two-way street.
Yellow lane dividers
Lanes of traffic going in opposite directions are divided by - black lane dividers. - red lane dividers. - yellow lane dividers. - white lane dividers.
White
Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines. - Yellow - White - Black - Red
A broken yellow line is in your lane
On two-lane roads where traffic moves in opposite directions, you may pass on the left only when - a double solid yellow line is in the center. - a broken yellow line is in your lane. - a solid yellow line is in your lane. - a broken yellow line is not in your lane.
Making left turns
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 right turns - passing - making left turns - making U-turns
Emergency use only
The area of the freeway on the outside of the solid white line is meant for - stopping only. - parking only. - emergency use only. - U-turns only.
Keep shifting your eyes
To avoid highway hypnosis or drowsiness while driving continuously, you must - Drive faster to reach your destination sooner - Keep shifting your eyes - Talk on a cell phone - Take stimulants
Two seconds
To avoid rear-end collisions, drivers must maintain at least _________ following distance. - four seconds - one second - two seconds - three seconds
All of the above
To drive more safely at night: - Don't drive when you are tired - Make sure your headlights are working properly - Increase following distance - All of the above
When icy and the temperature is near freezing
Under which of the following conditions is a road likely to be most slippery? - When icy and the temperature is near freezing. - When covered with deep, fresh snow. - When icy and the temperature is well below freezing. - In very cold, dry weather.
25 mph
Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit in a business area is - 25 mph - 20 mph - 15 mph - 30 mph
Yield to the traffic in the roundabout
Vehicles approaching a roundabout must - come to a complete stop and wait for traffic in the roundabout to clear. - 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.
All of the above
What are some telltale signs of a drunk driver? - Driving slower than the normal traffic flow - Weaving between lanes - Quick and sudden stops - All of the above
A milepost reference marker
What does this sign indicate? - Exit 123 - Interstate route marker 123 - A milepost reference marker - None of the above
65-75 miles per hour
What is the maximum speed allowed on rural interstate highways, unless otherwise posted? - 55-65 miles per hour - 55 miles per hour - 65-75 miles per hour - 45 miles per hour
Human error
What is the most common cause of traffic crashes? - Human error - New drivers. - Bad roads. - Bad weather.
Immediately get all passengers out of the car and off the tracks
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 - Get the help of other drivers to move your vehicle - Try to start your vehicle
Keeping to the far right side of your lane and reducing your speed slightly.
When a truck is trying to pass your vehicle, you can help the truck driver by - increasing your speed - keeping to the far side of your lane and reducing your speed slightly - keeping to the near side of your lane and reducing your speed slightly - reducing your speed and driving in a no-zone
Provide as much space as possible and make a lane change.
When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must reduce your speed and - pull over to the right edge of the road and stop behind the vehicle - pull over to the left edge of the road and stop - provide as much space as possible and make a lane change - not pass the vehicle
Weave from lane to lane
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.
Doubled
When compared to normal zones, speeding fines are usually__________ in construction zones. - waived - doubled - the same - very low
Keep pace with other traffic or obey posted speed limits
When entering an interstate highway from the acceleration lane, you must - decrease your speed. - keep pace with other traffic or obey posted speed limits. - increase your speed beyond the posted speed limit to merge. - stop and wait for the space to merge.
A two-point or three-point turn
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 one-point or four-point turn - a four-point turn - a two-point or three-point turn - a two-point or four-point turn
Look away and toward the right side of the road.
When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should: - Use your bright lights until the other vehicle dims theirs. - Look away and toward the right side of the road. - Flash your lights on and off to warn the other driver. - Dim your lights and then speed up to pass quickly.
The vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.
When more than one vehicle arrives at an intersection at the same time - the driver with less passengers shall yield the right-of- way to the driver with more passengers - the vehicle on the right shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the left - the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right - the heavy vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to the passenger vehicle
Headlights in your inside rearview mirror
When passing a large vehicle, do not pull back in front of the vehicle until you can see its - headlights in your inside rearview mirror. - headlights in your left side mirror. - driver in your left side mirror. - headlights in your right side mirror.
Without exceeding the speed limit
When passing another vehicle, get through the other driver's blind spot as quickly as you can - by changing gears. - without exceeding the speed limit. - by reducing your speed. - by increasing your speed.
One vehicle length
When stopped behind another vehicle on a hill, you should stay back at least - two vehicle lengths. - one vehicle length. - four vehicle lengths. - three vehicle lengths.
A three-point turn
When there is no traffic on both sides of the road, a turn-around maneuver can be performed using - a three-point turn. - a two-point turn. - a four-point turn. - a single-point turn.
Allow at least 4 seconds of following distance.
When traveling behind a motorcycle: - Allow a following distance of at least 4 motorcycle lengths - Allow a following distance of at least 2 car lengths - Allow at least 2 seconds of following distance - Allow at least 4 seconds of following distance
One block ahead
When you drive in city traffic, you should try to look at least - three blocks ahead - two blocks ahead - one block ahead - four blocks ahead
Clear the intersection quickly
When you encounter a yellow arrow signal while turning left at an intersection, you must - clear the intersection quickly. - stop at the signal. - increase your speed. - reduce your speed.
In a counter-clockwise direction
When you enter a roundabout, you must drive - toward the left - in a counter-clockwise direction - toward the center - in a clockwise direction
No further than 12 inches away
When you park your vehicle next to a curb, the back wheel of your car must be _________ from the curb. - no further than 20 inches away - no closer than 25 inches - no closer than 35 inches - no further than 12 inches away
Slow down to a reasonable speed and yield right-of-way to all vehicles
When you see a yield sign on your way or at an intersection, you must - slow down to a reasonable speed and yield right-of-way to all vehicles. - slow down and take a detour. - not proceed through the road or intersection. - slow down and change your lane position.
All of these
When you see other drivers around you acting or reacting in anger: - Slow down, move over, or do whatever you can safely. - All of these. - Don't make eye contact. - Distance yourself from the situation.
Not more than 50 feet
When you stop your vehicle at a railroad crossing, you must stop _________ from the nearest rail. - not more than 10 feet - not more than 50 feet - not more than 20 feet - not more than 100 feet
Hold the steering wheel tightly
When your tire goes flat on a highway, you must - slam on the brakes - press hard on the gas pedal - shift your gears - hold the steering wheel tightly
Steering ability
Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle - reaction distance - perception time - steering ability - braking distance
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.
Which of the following is NOT a proper step for parallel parking? - 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. - Put on your turn signal to warn other drivers that you intend to park. - 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.
A broken white line
Which of the following lines permits the passing of other vehicles? - a double solid yellow line - a broken white line - a single solid yellow line - a solid white line
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 right-of-way rules is not true? - Drivers must yield the right-of-way at all times to pedestrians who are in a marked or unmarked crosswalk. - 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. - Pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane have the absolute right-of-way.
Where there is no signs to control turning, you must turn into the lane furthest from the one you came from.
Which of the following road rules about turning is NOT correct? - When making turns, go from one lane to the other as directly as possible without crossing lane lines. - Where there are no signs to control turning, you must turn into the lane farthest from the one you came from. - When making a left turn, avoid cutting the corner sharply. - When making a right turn, avoid swinging wide to the left.
Always make a U-turn at a location that is marked with a no U-turn sign.
Which of these statements is incorrect? - Always make a U-turn at a location that is marked with a no U-turn sign. - Some towns and cities do not allow U-turns. - You should only make a U-turn when it is safe. - U-turns should not be made on any curve or near the crest of a hill.
Drivers and passengers
Who is most likely to be killed in a work zone crash? - Bicyclists - Drivers and passengers. - Motorcyclists. - Workers and flaggers.
All of the above
You are approaching a railroad crossing, but you do not see a train. You must stop: - If a stop sign is posted. - If a crossing gate is lowered. - If the crossing lights are flashing. - All of the above.
100 feet
You must not pass or change lanes within _________ of crossing an intersection. - 100 feet - 400 feet - 300 feet - 500 feet
An entrance ramp
You must not use _________ to exit the freeway, even in a traffic jam. - a deceleration lane - an exit ramp - the rightmost lane - an entrance ramp
1,000 feet.
You should switch on your headlights if you cannot see _________ ahead due to fog, stormy weather or dust. - 1,000 feet - 500 feet - 700 feet - 200 feet
Blind spots
Zones around a vehicle where other vehicles cannot be seen in mirrors are known as - blind spots - zero zones - near-zones - invisible spots
Hydroplaning
_________ occurs on wet roads when your tires start to ride on water instead of the road. - Velocitizing - Tailgating - Hydroplaning - Weaving
