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Learner's Permit: Driver's Handbook Flashcards

1
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Top 5 Causes of all crashes in Utah

A
  1. Following too closely
  2. Speed
  3. Failed to keep proper lane
  4. Improper lane change
  5. Disregard traffic signal
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Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to:

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Vehicles in the roundabout.
Bicyclists in the roundabout.
Pedestrians in the roundabout.

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3
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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

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True

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4
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Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:

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Are slowing down or stopping.

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5
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Increasing your vehicle’s speed:

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Decreases your field of vision.

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6
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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

A and B

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7
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Alcohol is the single greatest common factor in fatal motor vehicle crashes. True or False

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True

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8
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A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:

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Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken line.

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9
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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.

A

57 inches

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10
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You are approaching a railroad crossing and you do not see or hear a train. You must stop:

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If a stop sign is posted.
If a crossing gate is lowered.
f the crossing lights are flashing.

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11
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When approaching a railroad crossing, you should:

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Slow down.
Look for a train.
Be ready to stop.

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12
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A diamond-shaped sign is a:

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Road hazard sign.

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13
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To turn left from multilane, one-way streets and highways, you should start from:

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The left lane.

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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:

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In the left lane of the street.

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15
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If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:

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May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.

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16
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When you are being tailgated:

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  • 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.
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17
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The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:

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Wear your seat belt.

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18
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What commonly causes traffic accidents?

A
  • Inattentive driving
  • Excessive speed under the driving conditions
  • Following other vehicles too closely
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19
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In which of the following ways can alcoholic beverages affect you?

A
  • It slows your reaction time.
  • It gives you a feeling of false confidence.
  • It impairs your thinking ability.
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20
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A speed restriction sign:

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Shows a recommended speed for a curve or turn.

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21
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When changing lanes, you can check your blind spots by:

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Turning your head and looking over your shoulder.

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22
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What might happen when alcohol is combined with another drug?

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The effects of the alcohol and the drug may both be increased.

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23
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Nighttime is the safest time for cyclists to ride their bikes. True or False

A

FALSE

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24
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When you park uphill on a street with a curb:

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Turn the front wheels away from the curb.

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25
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You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car, you should:

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Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear.

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26
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Who must use a properly fastened safety belt while in a moving motor vehicle?

A

All occupants of the vehicle

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27
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When driving in fog, you should use your high beam headlights. True or False

A

FALSE

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28
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If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should:

A

Blow your horn, steer right, and brake.

29
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When turning left, drivers must yield the right-of-way to:

A
  • Other drivers who are already in the intersection.
  • Oncoming traffic.
  • Pedestrians who are already in the intersection.
30
Q

You must yield to other drivers:

A

When entering a street from a garage or alley.

31
Q

While backing, you should:

A

Turn your head and look through the rear window.

32
Q

When driving in fog:

A

Use your low beams.

33
Q

Seat belts are most effective when they are worn by:

A

All occupants of a car every time the car is driven.

34
Q

If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.

A

Hand signals

35
Q

You are driving on a busy street and your vehicle’s accelerator sticks open. You should:

A

Turn off your ignition, taking care not to engage the steering wheel locking mechanism.

36
Q

A licensed driver under the age of 18 may have passengers in their car when:

A

They have had their license for six months.

37
Q

A Class D license allows a driver to operate a vehicle that weighs up to:

A

26,000 pounds.

38
Q

Which of the following lights indicates that you should slow down and proceed with caution at an intersection?

A

A flashing yellow light

39
Q

A seat belt should be adjusted so that it:

A

Is buckled snugly across your hip bones and lower abdomen.

40
Q

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?

A

Slow down and wait until there is no traffic approaching, then pass the bicyclist while leaving him or her sufficient space.

41
Q

In the state of Utah, it is illegal for a person to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:

A

0.05 percent.

42
Q

If there are two railroad tracks next to each other:

A

When one train passes, look for another train on the other track before proceeding.

43
Q

On a two-lane street, your vehicle is being followed by a fire engine that is not using its emergency signals. You should:

A

Continue to drive in a normal manner.

44
Q

When approaching a steady green traffic light, drivers should:

A

Continue driving, unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection.

45
Q

Roads become very slippery:

A

For the first 10 to 15 minutes of a rainstorm.

46
Q

On slippery roads, you should:

A

Slow down.

47
Q

Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:

A

On an incline.

48
Q

Another driver is trying to pass your car. You should:

A

Check for oncoming traffic and adjust your speed to allow safe passing.

49
Q

A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in to the left. That shows that:

A

The road will get narrower.

50
Q

You come to an intersection with a flashing red light. You must:

A

Stop at the intersection, then proceed as traffic allows.

51
Q

Children who are age ____ and younger should not sit in the front seat of a vehicle.

A

12

52
Q

Before turning left, it is important to:

A

Yield to oncoming vehicles.

53
Q

If involved in an accident, a driver should:

A
  • Stop their vehicle at or near the scene.
  • Not stand or walk in traffic lanes.
  • Turn off the ignitions of wrecked vehicles.
54
Q

In order from top to bottom what order do traffic light colors go?

A

Red, yellow, green.

55
Q

When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:

A

Let the car pass and then pass the bike.

56
Q

You are coming to an intersection and have a green light. Pedestrians are crossing against the red. You should:

A

Stop to let the pedestrians cross safely.

57
Q

Pennant-shaped signs indicate:

A

No passing zones.

58
Q

You come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic. You should:

A

Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through.

59
Q

The most common color of warning signs is:

A

Yellow.

60
Q

The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:

A

Road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic.

61
Q

When passing another vehicle on a road with two lanes traveling in opposite directions, you should:

A

Return to the driving lane when there’s enough room between you and the vehicle you passed.

62
Q

To change lanes you should:

A

Signal, check your mirrors, check your blind spot in the direction you plan to move, then change lanes.

63
Q

If you are convicted of driving without proper insurance coverage, you will be required to have SR-22 insurance for:

A

Three years.

64
Q

Use your headlights any time conditions prevent you from seeing at least:

A

1,000 feet ahead.

65
Q

Your vehicle strikes an unattended parked vehicle and you cannot locate the vehicle’s owner. You:

A

Must leave a written notice containing your name, your address, and the circumstances of the accident.

66
Q

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is:

A

25 mph.

67
Q

Signs that are colored orange are:

A

Work zone signs.

68
Q

A leaking exhaust system can:

A

Make you drowsy while driving.

69
Q

Do not make a U-turn unless you can be seen from both directions for at least:

A

500 feet.

Utah Driver's License 2021-2022 (1 decks)

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