Driver's Ed

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A person with poor vision, emotional problems, and/or severe medical problems must do what before receiving a driver license? A Receive clearance from his/her doctor B Post bond with the state to cover any cost associated with traffic accidents caused by this person C Seek medical and/or psychiatric help D Cancel insurance coverage

A

Driver's education is required for A all persons who have never previously had a driver's license. B all persons who have not insured their vehicle. C all persons who have suffered bodily injury in a traffic accident. D all persons who have had a traffic citation for a moving violation.

A

How many hours of driving experience must a person have who is under 18 and is applying for a drive's license for the first time? A 40 total hours with at least 10 hours of nighttime driving B 30 total hours with at least 10 hours of nighttime driving C 50 hours total with at least 10 hours of nighttime driving D 20 hours evenly divided between daylight and nighttime driving

A

If a tire blows, what should a driver not do? A Slam on the brakes B Take his or her foot off the gas and slow down gradually C Accelerate so that centrifugal force keeps the tire inflated D Signal before changing lanes

A

If the sun sets at 6 PM, at what time must you turn on your headlights? A 6:30 PM B 5:30 PM C 6:00 PM D 7:00 PM

A

If you are legally drunk, you are how many times more likely to get in an accident than a sober driver? A Eight B Six C Two D Four

A

To completely wipe your record clean of accumulated points with the Driver License Division of the state of Utah, you must: A Drive for two years with no tickets B Drive for three years with no tickets C Drive for four years with no tickets D Drive for one year with no tickets

A

What do double yellow lines indicate? A Do not cross B Traffic moving in the same direction C Dip D Intersection ahead

A

What does a white dotted line indicate? A Multi-laned road B Illegal to pass C Curve ahead D Narrow bridge ahead

A

What does the following kind of sign signify or represent?(CIRCLE WITH A SLASH) A Prohibited B State or National Park C Caution D Regulatory, control movement

A

What is the law concerning alcoholic beverages in a vehicle? A No one in a moving vehicle may have an open container of an alcoholic beverage. B The driver may not consume more than one drink of an alcoholic beverage while driving. C All occupants of the vehicle must be wearing seat belts while consuming alcoholic beverages. D The driver may not have an open container of an alcoholic beverage, but passengers in the back seat may.

A

What is the minimum distance a vehicle must stay behind a fire engine? A 500 feet B 300 feet C 100 feet D 400 feet

A

What is the minimum distance you can legally park from a crosswalk? A 20 feet B 10 feet C 40 feet D 30 feet

A

What is the minimum distance you can park from a driveway leading from a fire department? A 20 feet B 30 feet C 40 feet D 10 feet

A

What is true of drugs and driving? A Illegal drugs and prescription drugs may impair your driving. B Illegal drugs and over the counter drugs may impair your driving, but prescription drugs will not. C Illegal drugs may impair your driving, but prescription drugs will not. D Prescription drugs and over the counter drugs are always safe to use when driving.

A

When is it legal to make a U-turn? A When you can see at least 500 feet in each direction and the community law permits it B When you are at least 200 feet from a curve and community law permits it C When you can see at least 300 feet in each direction and the community law permits D When you are on a hill with less than a 3% grade and community law permits it

A

When overtaking a bicycle rider, you must give him or her at least how much clearance? A 3 feet B 5 feet C 20 feet D 10 feet

A

When passing another vehicle you should be able to return to your lane of traffic safely before coming within a minimum of how many feet from the oncoming vehicle? A 200 feet B 50 feet C 100 feet D 500 feet

A

A protected signal: A Controls vehicle depending upon their gross weight B Controls left lane movements/turns C Controls fire engine/emergency vehicle access to highways D Controls railroad crossings

B

A roundabout is defined as: A A circular causeway with no more than a single lane B A free flowing traffic lane, not regulated by traffic lights C A circular traffic lane regulated by traffic lights D A freeway control device

B

For a driver under 21 years of age, an accumulation of how many points within a three-year period may result in a hearing and a subsequent suspension or denial of driving privileges? A 50 points B 70 points C 100 points D 200 points

B

If a jogger is on a roadway, because no sidewalks are available, he or she should A wear dark clothing so as to not distract approaching drivers and run in the same direction as traffic. B run in the opposite direction of traffic. C run in the same direction as traffic. D wear light clothing so as to be observable by drivers and run in the same direction as traffic.

B

In America, what is the leading cause of death for people less than 25 years of age? A Homicide B Traffic Accidents C Heart disease D Cancer

B

What does the following kind of sign signify or represent?(BLUE) A Caution, warning B Services C Construction D Information

B

What is the basic speed law in Utah? A 55 mph during the daytime and 35 mph at night, unless otherwise noted B A speed which is reasonable and proper for existing conditions C 25 mph in a school zone and 55 mph during optimal driving conditions D A speed that does not impede other drivers on the road

B

What is the minimum vision standard required to obtain a driver license? A 20/10 B 20/40 C 10/20 D 20/20

B

What is the speed limit in school zones? A 25 mph B 20 mph C 30 mph D 35 mph

B

What two things does a solid yellow line indicate? A One-way traffic, obstructed view B Two-way traffic, no passing zone C Two-way traffic, school zone D One-way traffic, no passing zone

B

When parking on an uphill grade with no curb, you should: A turn your wheels to the left and engage the parking brake B turn your wheels to the right and engage the parking brake C keep the wheels parallel to the road and engage the parking brake D shift into park and turn the wheels to the left

B

When you leave a motor vehicle unattended, what must you do? A Turn off the engine but leave the doors unlocked for emergencies B Turn off the engine and secure the vehicle C Leave the engine running, but lock the doors D Leave the engine running and the doors unlocked, so emergency personnel can move the vehicle easily

B

Which of the following is not required if you are in an accident? A Stop at the scene of the accident B Provide proof of ownership of the vehicle C Exchange information with the driver of the other vehicle D Contact the police

B

A child under five years of age riding in a vehicle must...? A be on the lap of a person over 18 years of age. B be able to release the seat belt himself or herself in the event of an accident. C be in a child's car seat. D be wearing protective clothing.

C

Any alteration of your driver license may result in A a need to have your car inspected before resuming driving. B the need to have a licensed driver over 21 years of age in the vehicle with you at all times. C loss of driving privileges. D an increased insurance premium

C

How often are you eligible to take a driver improvement course? A Once each two years B Once each year C Once each three years D Once during your lifetime

C

If you successfully complete a driver improvement course, how many points can be deducted from your driving record? A 100 points B 200 points C 50 points D 150 points

C

In the illustration below, an automobile traveling north (toward the top of the screen), should stop at which point? A Point C - in the right lane before the nearest crosswalk line B Point B - in the right lane before the crosswalk line nearest the stop sign C Point D - in the right lane behind the stop line D Point A - in the left lane before the nearest crosswalk line

C

Possessing a driver's license A is irrevocable by the state. B is a constitutional guarantee. C is a privilege to drive awarded to an individual. D is a right of all individuals.

C

To obtain a duplicate license you must pay $13.00 and A prove the ability to parallel park. B surrender the original license. C submit two forms of identification. D retake the driving road test.

C

Traffic tickets received in other states: A Will not be counted against your Utah driving record unless it is an alcohol related offense B Are not counted against your Utah driving record C May be counted against your Utah driving record D Will not be counted against your Utah driving record unless you have injured another driver

C

Under which of these situations would you not have to stop for a school bus with its lights flashing? A The bus has been stationary for more than two minutes B The bus has pulled to the side of the road C The bus is on the opposite side of a divided highway D There are no children visible

C

Utah's Implied Consent Law means A a police officer may search your vehicle at any time without a warrant. B a police officer may access your financial records and phone records to obtain evidence. C a police officer may require you to give a blood sample to test for blood alcohol content. D a police officer may require that you give a statement without an attorney present.

C

What do the following kinds of signs signify?(BLUE) A state or national park B Stop, yield C Information D Construction

C

What does a milepost sign signify? A The distance from either the west coast or Mexican border B The distance between any two points on a map C The distance from the west or south boundary of the state, or from the point of origin of the highway D The distance from the east coast or Canadian border

C

What does the following kind of sign signify or represent?(BLACK ON WHITE) A Stop B Information C Caution or warning D Construction

C

What is the best way to remove alcohol from the body? A Drink a cup of coffee for each ounce of alcohol consumed B Drink at least 16 oz. of water for each ounce of alcohol consumed C Time D Drink 4 oz. of tomato juice for each ounce of alcohol consumed

C

What is the cost of driver's license? A $15 B $10 C $30 D $50

C

When an applicant is providing positive identification to obtain a driver license, which of the following is not acceptable? A Mortgage or lease document B Passport C Photocopied birth certificate D Church record

C

Which of the following must a person have with him/her while driving? A An odometer reading showing the miles the vehicle has traveled prior to last renewing the license plate B A membership card from AAA or a similar automobile club C A valid driver license D A sticker on the windshield indicating the mileage at which the vehicle should be serviced

C

You must contact the Driver License Division if you A begin wearing contact lenses instead of eyeglasses. B change insurance carriers. C change addresses. D purchase a different car.

C

A vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk. If your vehicle is approaching the crosswalk, you must: A change lanes and accelerate to clear the crosswalk B slow down to under 10 mph C honk to let the pedestrian know you are approaching the crosswalk D stop

D

Construction barriers indicate the direction of traffic flow through the use of A flashing red lights. B yellow flags. C green flags. D bars or arrows.

D

During what time period do most automobile crashes in Utah occur? A Noon until 3 PM B 6 AM until noon C Midnight until 6 AM D 3 PM until 6 PM

D

How far must you be able to see in each direction before you can make a U-turn? A 200 feet B 1,000 feet C 300 feet D 500 feet

D

How long is your driver license valid? A 4 years B 3 years C 2 years D 5 years

D

If a jogger is on a roadway, because no sidewalks are available, he or she should A wear dark clothing so as to not distract approaching drivers and run in the same direction as traffic. B wear reflective clothing and run in the same direction as traffic. C wear light clothing so as to be observable by drivers and run in the same direction as traffic. D run in the opposite direction from traffic.

D

If the rear end of a vehicle begins to skid to the right, what should you do? A Take you foot off the gas and turn the wheels to the left B Slam on the brakes and turn the wheels to the left C Slam on the brakes and turn the wheels to the right. D Take your foot off the gas and turn the wheels to the right

D

In Utah, what percentage of blood alcohol level means the driver is legally drunk? A .06 B .04 C .02 D .08

D

In which of the following situations can you legally pass another vehicle? A When another car is stopped at a crosswalk B Within 100 feet of a railroad crossing C Within 100 feet of an intersection D When the driver can see ahead on a straight road with enough room to pass safely

D

What does the following kind of sign signify or represent?(ORANGE) A Caution or warning B Stop or yield C Regulatory, control movement D Construction

D

What is required at a flashing red light? A Yield B Caution C Pull to the right side of the road D Stop

D

What is the maximum speed on a rural Interstate highway? A 65 mph B 85 mph C 55 mph D 75 mph

D

What is the minimum distance you can park from a fire hydrant? A 30 feet B 10 feet C 20 feet D 15 feet

D

What should you do if the gas pedal sticks? A Turn off the ignition key. B Pull on the emergency (parking) brake. C Depress the brake pedal and move to the fast lane. D Shift into neutral, signal, and move off the road.

D

When changing lanes or turning, what must you do? A Come to a complete stop and make the move B Move as quickly as possible so as to not tie up traffic C Flash your brake lights to alert other drivers, make a head check and make the move D Make a head check and then signal for at least three seconds before making the move

D

When is it permissible to drive on the left side of the roadway? A When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights flashing B During a road rage incident C When traffic in the right lane is exceeding the speed limit D When passing another vehicle

D

When you are approaching another vehicle, at what distance must you dim your lights? A 300 feet B 100 feet C 1,000 feet D 500 feet

D

When you are following another vehicle, at what distance must you dim your lights? A 1,000 feet B 200 feet C 500 feet D 300 feet

D

Which of the following is required equipment? A a flashing red, white, and blue light to alert other drivers to an emergency B a cutout muffler C a bell D a left outside mirror

D

Willful wanton disregard for safety of persons or property is called: A Collision insurance B Commercial racing C Freeway lane changes D Reckless driving

D

Your driver license could be revoked if you are found guilty of: A operating a vehicle with a burned out headlight or tail light B discharging diesel fumes from the exhaust pipe C operating a vehicle without required insurance D discharging a firearm from a vehicle

D


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