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1
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Under Utah law, you must dim your headlights whenever you are within _______of an oncoming vehicle

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500 feet

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ou may pass another vehicle if there is a _solid? or dashed?____ line

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dashed (white or yellow)

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In Utah’s business districts, the maximum speed limit is _______ except where otherwise posted

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25 mph

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In Utah, the maximum speed limit on interstate highways is ____?

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80 mph

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you must switch on your headlights if you cannot see _________ ahead due to fog

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1,000 feet

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when you parallel park your vehicle next to a curb, your vehicle must be within _________ of the curb.

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12 inches

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You are parking next to a curb, facing uphill. Which way should you point your front wheels?

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away from the curb

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occurs on wet roads when your tires start to ride on water instead of the road.

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hydroplaning

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When you encounter a stop sign, you must

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come to a complete stop, yield to pedestrians and approaching vehicles, and then proceed with caution

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what is entrance ramp

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a short road connecting a motorway, etc, to another road

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You must not use _________ to exit a freeway, even in a traffic jam.

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entrance ramp

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12
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Opposing lanes of traffic are separated by

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by yellow lines

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13
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On a highway, the left lane should be used for

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passing

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14
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If a tire blows out, you should

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keep your vehicle going straight

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15
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freeway \ expressway is __________

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high-speed, multi-lane road.

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16
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In Utah, fines for speeding in a work (construction) zone are _________ when workers are present.

A

doubled

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17
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You’re driving on a two-lane road. If the road is too narrow to make a U-turn, you may make

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a three-point turn

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18
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intersection is __________

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a junction where two or more roads cross or meet

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19
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If two or more vehicles arrive at an intersection at about the same time,

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you must yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.

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20
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Freeway driving can lead to highway hypnosis, a condition of drowsiness or unawareness. You can avoid this condition by

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shifting your eyes from one area of the roadway to another

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21
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At an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without traffic signs or signals), yield to vehicles coming from ________

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the right.

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22
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use low beams in _____________

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fog, rain, or snow.

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23
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If your vehicle’s wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road, you must___________________

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Not try to turn back onto the pavement right away.

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24
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When passing another vehicle, get through the other driver’s blind spot as quickly as you can _____

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When passing another vehicle, get through the other driver’s blind spot as quickly as you can

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25
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Vehicles approaching a roundabout must

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yieldto the traffic already in the roundabout.

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26
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Shared center lanes that are marked on each side by a solid yellow line and a dashed yellow line are reserved for _________

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making left turns (and U-turns where permitted)

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27
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At railroad crossings that are only marked with a stop sign, you must stop and then proceed only when

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no train is approaching, no pedestrians are approaching, and it is safe to cross.

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28
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If you are having vehicle trouble and need to stop, what is the first thing you should do?

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Pull off the road, away from all traffic if possible.

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29
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A steady red arrow signal means

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you must stop and you cannot go in the direction of the arrow.

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30
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Which shape is a speed limit sign?

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rectangle

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31
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warning signs are _____

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yellow and diamond-shaped with black letters or symbols.

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32
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How many seconds should you leave at an intersection between your vehicle and the vehicle that crossed before you?

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4 seconds

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33
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Прерывистая жёлтая линия

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разделяет две полосы движущихся в разном направлении. Держитесь правее на полосе движения, за исключением если Вы обгоняете машину перед Вами. При обгоне Вы можете временно пересечь линию, когда это можно сделать безопасно.

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34
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Сплошная или прерывистая.

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обгон запрещён, за исключением поворота налево.

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Двойная жёлтая линия

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Вы не можете пересекать эти линии за исключением поворота налево

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36
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Прерывистая белая линия

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разделяет две полосы движущихся в одном направлении. подали сигнал и можно безопасно выполнить манёвр

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37
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Сплошная белая линия

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Вы не должны пересекать полосу

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Двойная сплошная белая линия

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Пересечение Двойной сплошной линии запрещено

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39
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Сплошная со стрелкой поворота

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Если Вы находитесь на полосе с кривой стрелкой и словом “ONLY - только”, Вы обязаны повернуть в направлении стрелки. Если Вы на полосе размеченной и кривой и прямой стрелкой, Вы обязаны либо повернуть, либо двигаться прямо.

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40
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IF YOU DRIVE UP A NARROW, STEEP ROAD AND MEET A CAR WITH NO ROOM TO PASS:

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the other driver should back up the road

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41
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WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT ROAD CONSTRUCTION ZONES

A

you are responsible for the road workers

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42
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WHEN YOU ENTER TRAFFIC FROM A STOP (EX: PULLING AWAY FROM THE CURB), YOU:

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be sure you have enough room to safely enter the lane

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43
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A “NO STOPPING” SIGN MEANS THAT, UNLESS DIRECTED TO DO SO BY A POLICEMAN, YOU MAY STOP ONLY

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to avoid conflict with other traffic

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44
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SEATBELTS ARE NOT EFFECTIVE:

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in the city

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45
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YOU MAY DRIVE ACROSS A SIDEWALK TO:

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to cross it to enter or exit a driveway or alley

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46
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WHEN PASSING A BICYCLIST, YOU SHOULD:

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Move as far as possible - left to pass the cyclist

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47
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IF YOU DRIVE AFTER DRINKING, YOU SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THE FIRST THING ALCOHOL AFFECTS IS:____

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judgment

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48
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WHEN BACKING UP YOUR CAR, YOU SHOULD:

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Look over your right shoulder as you are backing up

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49
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AFTER PASSING A CAR, IT IS SAFE TO RETURN TO YOUR DRIVING LANE WHEN

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When you can see both headlights in your rear view mirror, you have enough room to return to your driving lane

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50
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THE ROAD SURFACE IS MOST SLIPPERY:

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when it starts raining

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51
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rear end is __________

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to hit the back of one car with another in an accident

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52
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WHEN PARKING DOWNHILL AND THE CURB IS ABSENT, YOUR FRONT WHEELS MUST BE TURNED:

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towards the side of the road

53
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WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING IN THE LEFT LANE OF A FOUR-LANE FREEWAY AND WISH TO EXIT ON THE RIGHT, YOU SHOULD:

A

change lines one at a time until you in the proper line

54
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WHEN DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AT NIGHT ON A DIMLY LIT STREET, YOU SHOULD:

A

Drive more slowly

55
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IF YOU SEE RED REFLECTORS FACING YOU IN THE PAVEMENT EDGE LINE, THIS MEANS YOU ARE:

A

you are on the wrong side of the road

56
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YOU ARE MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM A TWO-WAY STREET INTO A ONE-WAY STREET. WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE TURN YOUR CAR SHOULD BE

A

in the left lane of the street

57
Q

ON AVERAGE, THE HUMAN BODY CAN DISPOSE OF THE ALCOHOL IN 12 OUNCES OF BEER IN ABOUT

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1 hour

58
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WHEN YOU PARK ON A LEVEL ROAD NEXT TO A CURB:

A

you must park parallel to and within 12 inches of the curb.

59
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WHERE SHOULD YOU PARK WHEN YOU NEED HELP AFTER YOUR TIRE SUDDENLY DEFLATES WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY?

A

pull off the road \ pavement away

60
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WHEN THE ROAD IS MARKED WITH A SOLID YELLOW LINE AND A BROKEN YELLOW LINE ON YOUR SIDE YOU MAY PASS

A

if traffic is clear

61
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IF TRAFFIC PREVENTS YOU FROM CROSSING ALL THE WAY ACROSS A SET OF RAILROAD TRACKS, YOU MAY PROCEED ONLY WHEN

A

there is a room for your vehicle on the other side

62
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IF YOU NEED TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP WHEN OTHER DRIVERS MAY NOT EXPECT IT, YOU SHOULD:

A

quickly tap your brake pedal three (3) or four (4) times.

63
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WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT USING HIGH BEAMS, DIM YOUR LIGHTS WHEN YOU GET WITHIN _______ FEET OF A VEHICLE TRAVELING IN YOUR DIRECTION.

A

300 - about 100 meters

64
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In Utah, you may make a left turn at a red light if you are turning

A

you can turn left on a red light if you are turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street

65
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When you drive in city traffic, you should try to look at least

A

at least one block ahead.

66
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If you miss your exit on a freeway, you should

A

continue to the next exit

67
Q

Regulatory devices tell you

A

instruct you to stop, proceed in a certain direction, or limit your speed.

68
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When entering an interstate highway from an acceleration lane, you must

A

keep pace with other traffic or obey posted speed limits

69
Q

On a roadway with three or more lanes going in the same direction, which lanes usually offer the smoothest flow of traffic?

A

middle lane

70
Q

Which of the following is NOT a proper step in parallel parking on the right side of the road?

A

Back up slowly, turning your steering wheel to the LEFT

71
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When you see a solid yellow centerline on your side of the road, you must

A

not pass

72
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Rain, snow, and ice impair your ability to see ahead and can make roads more slippery. To be able to stop safely, you should

A

increase your following distance

73
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You are at a stop sign, waiting to turn right. A vehicle approaching from the left has its turn signal on. What should you do?

A

wait until the other vehicle actually starts to turn and then start your turn

74
Q

If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by

A

4 times

75
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On a divided highway, you must _________ unless directed to do otherwise by a sign, traffic control device, or police officer.

A

keep right of the median

76
Q

_________ are the most frequent type of crashes on interstate highways.

A

Rear-end collisions

77
Q

Unbalanced tires or low tire pressures can cause

A

can cause faster tire wear

78
Q

You must not use _________ to exit a freeway, even in a traffic jam.

A

an entrance ramp or acceleration lane

79
Q

When making a right turn, look right and left, yield the right-of-way, and turn the steering wheel using

A

hand-over-hand

80
Q

When passing a truck or other large commercial motor vehicle, you must watch out for

A

No-Zones, side , rear

81
Q

When a highway is divided into two roadways by a median or barrier,

A

you must not drive across the median or barrier except at an approved crossover

82
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If a driver behind you repeatedly flashes his or her headlights, you should

A

get out of the way.

83
Q

On multilane roads, the _________ lane is intended to be used for passing slower vehicles.
shoulder

A

leftmost lane

84
Q

If a driver under 21 years of age accumulates excessive points, his or her license may be suspended for at least

A

30 days - up to 1 year

85
Q

On one-way roads, solid yellow lines are used as

A

On one-way roads, solid yellow lines are used as

86
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You are driving through an intersection with a green signal. A pedestrian starts to cross your path against a red signal. What should you do FIRST?

A

warn the pedestrian by sounding your horn

87
Q

warn the pedestrian by sounding your horn

A

6 month

88
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If you are convicted of reckless driving, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

A

80

89
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A driver under 21 years of age who has accumulated _____ or more points within a three-year period will be required to appear for a hearing.

A

70

90
Q

What does Utah’s Basic Speed Law require?

A

never drive faster than is “reasonable and prudent

91
Q

If you have entered an intersection to turn left and the traffic light changes to yellow, what should you do?

A

If you have already entered the intersection, than turn left

92
Q

If a tire blows out, you should

A

keep your vehicle going straight

93
Q

In Utah, when you parallel park your vehicle next to a curb, your vehicle must be within _________ of the curb.

A

12 inches

94
Q

In Utah, the maximum speed limit on interstate highways is

A

80 mph

95
Q

Vehicles approaching a roundabout must

A

yield the right-of-way to the traffic already in the roundabout

96
Q

Regulatory devices tell you

A

stop, proceed in a certain direction, or limit your speed.

97
Q

It is an infraction to smoke with passengers in the car younger than how many years of age…

A

15

98
Q

If you are 17 years of age or younger you need to hold a learner permit for 9 months…

A

False

99
Q

If you are driving and you need to use your cell phone it is best to…

A

Use a hands-free device so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel

100
Q

Utah law requires a four foot distance from any person on a bicycle…

A

False

101
Q

You may talk on the phone while driving…

A

true

102
Q

Topping off the gas tank is a good way to avoid spilling gas on the ground…

A

false

103
Q

Children ten years of age must be properly restrained in a car seat…

A

false

104
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If a pedestrian is crossing in the middle of the street, not at a crosswalk (also known as jaywalking) even if it is illegal, you…

A

Must stop for them

105
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  1. When driving through a work zone, it is a good safety practice to:
A

Lengthen your usual following distance - by double

106
Q

If you are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and you refuse to take the blood test, you will recieve a:

A

Driver`s License Suspension

107
Q

If you need to slow down or stop when other drivers may not expect it, you should:

A

Quickly tap your brake pedal a few times

108
Q

Dim your headlights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle:

A

You are approaching from behind.

109
Q

When driving in fog, you should use your:

A

Low beams.

110
Q

Scenario: You are traveling 30mph, someone pulls out in front of you and you need to stop immediately. Approximately how far will your car go in 1.5 seconds before you can react and start braking?

A

66

111
Q

For an average person, how many minutes does the body need to process the alcohol in one drink?

A

60

112
Q
  1. You may honk your horn when you:
A

. Have lost control of your car

113
Q
  1. You may cross a single solid white line in the highway
A

If traffic conditions require.

114
Q

The zero tolerance law reduced the blood alcohol content (bac) from .08% to ____ for drivers under 21 to be charged with driving under the influence.

A

02%

115
Q
  1. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ____ days.
A

5

116
Q

A diamond-shaped sign is a

A

A. Road hazard sign.

117
Q
  1. The four-second rule refers to how one should:
A

Follow another car

118
Q
  1. On a two-lane road, you may pass another vehicle on the right when:
A

The driver you are passing is making a left turn

119
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  1. Minimum speed signs are designed to
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Keep traffic flowing smoothly.

120
Q
  1. When passing a bicyclist, you should:
A

. Move as far left as possible

121
Q

You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means:

A

Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

122
Q
  1. To turn left on multi-lane streets and highways, you should start from:
A

The left lane

123
Q

An orange triangle on the back of a vehicle indicates that vehicle:

A

Travels at slower speeds than normal traffic

124
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  1. On two-lane, two-way streets or highways, you should start left turns:
A

A. Close to the center line

125
Q
  1. When traveling behind a motorcycle:
A

C. Allow at least 4 seconds of following distance

126
Q
  1. When exiting a highway, you should slow down:
A

C. Once you have moved into the exit lane

127
Q
  1. The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is to:
A

B. Slow down before you enter the curve

128
Q

When you park on the roadway, you should:

A

Use your four-way flashers

129
Q

In Utah, the maximum speed limit on interstate highways is

A

80 mph

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