Learner's Permit: Driver's Handbook Flashcards
Top 5 Causes of all crashes in Utah
- Following too closely
- Speed
- Failed to keep proper lane
- Improper lane change
- Disregard traffic signal
Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to:
Vehicles in the roundabout.
Bicyclists in the roundabout.
Pedestrians in the roundabout.
When approaching a disabled pedestrian using a guide dog, white cane, or other assistive device, a driver should yield the right-of-way. True or False
True
Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:
Are slowing down or stopping.
Increasing your vehicle’s speed:
Decreases your field of vision.
Which statement about speed is true?
A. Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.
B. Speeding can kill.
C. Speeding is not dangerous if you are a skilled driver.
A and B
Alcohol is the single greatest common factor in fatal motor vehicle crashes. True or False
True
A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:
Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken line.
A child passenger who is under the age of eight and less than ____ in height is required to be seated in an approved child safety seat while in a moving vehicle.
57 inches
You are approaching a railroad crossing and you do not see or hear a train. You must stop:
If a stop sign is posted.
If a crossing gate is lowered.
f the crossing lights are flashing.
When approaching a railroad crossing, you should:
Slow down.
Look for a train.
Be ready to stop.
A diamond-shaped sign is a:
Road hazard sign.
To turn left from multilane, one-way streets and highways, you should start from:
The left lane.
You are making a left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street. When you have completed the turn, your car should be:
In the left lane of the street.
If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:
May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.
When you are being tailgated:
- Move over to the right, if there is an open lane to your right.
- If there is not an open lane to your right, wait until the way is clear ahead and reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.
- Never slow down abruptly.
The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:
Wear your seat belt.
What commonly causes traffic accidents?
- Inattentive driving
- Excessive speed under the driving conditions
- Following other vehicles too closely
In which of the following ways can alcoholic beverages affect you?
- It slows your reaction time.
- It gives you a feeling of false confidence.
- It impairs your thinking ability.
A speed restriction sign:
Shows a recommended speed for a curve or turn.
When changing lanes, you can check your blind spots by:
Turning your head and looking over your shoulder.
What might happen when alcohol is combined with another drug?
The effects of the alcohol and the drug may both be increased.
Nighttime is the safest time for cyclists to ride their bikes. True or False
FALSE
When you park uphill on a street with a curb:
Turn the front wheels away from the curb.
You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car, you should:
Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear.
Who must use a properly fastened safety belt while in a moving motor vehicle?
All occupants of the vehicle
When driving in fog, you should use your high beam headlights. True or False
FALSE
If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should:
Blow your horn, steer right, and brake.
When turning left, drivers must yield the right-of-way to:
- Other drivers who are already in the intersection.
- Oncoming traffic.
- Pedestrians who are already in the intersection.
You must yield to other drivers:
When entering a street from a garage or alley.
While backing, you should:
Turn your head and look through the rear window.
When driving in fog:
Use your low beams.
Seat belts are most effective when they are worn by:
All occupants of a car every time the car is driven.
If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.
Hand signals
You are driving on a busy street and your vehicle’s accelerator sticks open. You should:
Turn off your ignition, taking care not to engage the steering wheel locking mechanism.
A licensed driver under the age of 18 may have passengers in their car when:
They have had their license for six months.
A Class D license allows a driver to operate a vehicle that weighs up to:
26,000 pounds.
Which of the following lights indicates that you should slow down and proceed with caution at an intersection?
A flashing yellow light
A seat belt should be adjusted so that it:
Is buckled snugly across your hip bones and lower abdomen.
While driving on a two-lane road without bicycle lanes, you encounter a bicyclist traveling in the same direction. What is the safest way to pass the bicyclist?
Slow down and wait until there is no traffic approaching, then pass the bicyclist while leaving him or her sufficient space.
In the state of Utah, it is illegal for a person to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:
0.05 percent.
If there are two railroad tracks next to each other:
When one train passes, look for another train on the other track before proceeding.
On a two-lane street, your vehicle is being followed by a fire engine that is not using its emergency signals. You should:
Continue to drive in a normal manner.
When approaching a steady green traffic light, drivers should:
Continue driving, unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection.
Roads become very slippery:
For the first 10 to 15 minutes of a rainstorm.
On slippery roads, you should:
Slow down.
Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:
On an incline.
Another driver is trying to pass your car. You should:
Check for oncoming traffic and adjust your speed to allow safe passing.
A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in to the left. That shows that:
The road will get narrower.
You come to an intersection with a flashing red light. You must:
Stop at the intersection, then proceed as traffic allows.
Children who are age ____ and younger should not sit in the front seat of a vehicle.
12
Before turning left, it is important to:
Yield to oncoming vehicles.
If involved in an accident, a driver should:
- Stop their vehicle at or near the scene.
- Not stand or walk in traffic lanes.
- Turn off the ignitions of wrecked vehicles.
In order from top to bottom what order do traffic light colors go?
Red, yellow, green.
When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:
Let the car pass and then pass the bike.
You are coming to an intersection and have a green light. Pedestrians are crossing against the red. You should:
Stop to let the pedestrians cross safely.
Pennant-shaped signs indicate:
No passing zones.
You come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic. You should:
Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through.
The most common color of warning signs is:
Yellow.
The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:
Road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic.
When passing another vehicle on a road with two lanes traveling in opposite directions, you should:
Return to the driving lane when there’s enough room between you and the vehicle you passed.
To change lanes you should:
Signal, check your mirrors, check your blind spot in the direction you plan to move, then change lanes.
If you are convicted of driving without proper insurance coverage, you will be required to have SR-22 insurance for:
Three years.
Use your headlights any time conditions prevent you from seeing at least:
1,000 feet ahead.
Your vehicle strikes an unattended parked vehicle and you cannot locate the vehicle’s owner. You:
Must leave a written notice containing your name, your address, and the circumstances of the accident.
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is:
25 mph.
Signs that are colored orange are:
Work zone signs.
A leaking exhaust system can:
Make you drowsy while driving.
Do not make a U-turn unless you can be seen from both directions for at least:
500 feet.
