Practice test 1 of 10 — Utah permit test

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1. Question 1: A. 0.08 percent

   In nearly every state the limit for drivers 21 and over is 0.08 percent; a state may set it lower.

   Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Legal limits

2. Question 2: C. Shift to neutral and brake

   Shift to neutral to cut power to the wheels, brake, and pull off the road when safe.

   Handbook: Chapter: Emergencies and vehicle equipment — Stuck gas pedal

3. Question 3: D. The top legal speed when conditions are good

   A speed limit sign shows the highest legal speed in good conditions. You may need to go slower when conditions are poor.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

4. Question 4: A. In the exit lane, after leaving the main lanes

   Keep your speed in the main lanes and slow down once you are in the exit lane.

   Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Highway driving

5. Question 5: C. A series of curves

   The wavy arrow means a winding road with a series of curves. Keep your speed down until it straightens.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

6. Question 6: B. Slowly, with plenty of room and no horn

   Pass a horse slowly and give it plenty of room. Do not honk, as noise can scare it.

   Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Slow-moving vehicles

7. Question 7: A. Stop and let the person cross

   Pedestrians in a crosswalk have the right-of-way. Stop and let them finish crossing.

   Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Pedestrians

8. Question 8: D. Leave more space ahead and let them pass

   With a tailgater behind you, leave more space in front so you can slow gently, and let them pass when you can.

   Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Following distance

9. Question 9: C. Yield

   The downward-pointing triangle is used only for the yield sign.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Sign shapes and colors

10. Question 10: A. Gravel gives less grip for stopping and turning

    Loose gravel gives your tires less grip, so stopping and steering take more care and lower speed.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

11. Question 11: B. Stop and let them pass first

    People on the sidewalk have the right-of-way at a driveway. Stop and let them pass.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Pedestrians

12. Question 12: A. Ahead of the hazard, to give you time

    Warning signs are placed ahead of the hazard so you have time to see it and slow down.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

13. Question 13: C. The lower limit applies while lights flash

    With a "when flashing" plaque, the lower school speed limit applies while the yellow lights are flashing.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

14. Question 14: B. Turn off the engine, take the keys, and lock it

    Turn off the engine, take the keys and lock the car so no one can drive it away and it cannot roll.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Leaving a parked car

15. Question 15: A. Gently and smoothly

    Use the gas and brakes gently and smoothly on snow so the tires keep their grip.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Skids and slippery roads

16. Question 16: D. Breath, blood, or urine tests

    Implied consent laws generally cover breath, blood and urine tests for alcohol or drugs.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Testing and implied consent

17. Question 17: A. Gravity keeps pulling the car forward

    Going downhill, gravity keeps pulling the car forward, so it takes longer to stop; slow down and leave more space.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Stopping distance

18. Question 18: C. The start of a no-passing zone

    The pennant sign marks the start of a no-passing zone. Do not begin to pass from this point on.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

19. Question 19: A. No, unless signs say you may

    In general, parking on a bridge or in a tunnel is not allowed unless signs say you may.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Where not to park

20. Question 20: A. Stop, and do not pass the bus

    When a vehicle has stopped at a crosswalk for people crossing, stop too and do not pass it; it can hide people in front of it.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Pedestrians

21. Question 21: B. Any time it is hard to see

    Turn on your headlights any time it is hard to see, such as at dusk, in rain or in fog.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Night and weather

22. Question 22: D. No less than 200 feet

    When passing, Utah says to return to the right-hand lane "no less than 200 feet from oncoming vehicles."

    Handbook: Section 8: Basic Driving — Passing

23. Question 23: A. Only immediate family members

    Until six months from the issue date, a licensed 16-year-old may carry "immediate family members only," with exceptions such as a licensed adult 21 or older in front.

    Handbook: Section 3: Driver Education and Permits — Learner Permit

24. Question 24: A. The no-passing zone has ended

    A pass with care sign marks the end of a no-passing zone. You may pass again, but only when it is safe.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

25. Question 25: A. Fuel is available at or near the next exit

    Blue signs show services for drivers. A gas pump symbol means fuel is available near the next exit.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Guide and service signs

26. Question 26: D. No closer than 500 feet

    Unless on official business, Utah drivers may not "follow within 500 feet of any fire vehicle responding to an alarm."

    Handbook: Section 14: Sharing the Road — Emergency Vehicles

27. Question 27: A. You go with care; cross traffic stops

    Flashing red means the cross street must stop. Your flashing yellow means you may go on with care.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Signals and right of way

28. Question 28: C. Wait for the green; one car goes per green

    Utah ramp meters let only one vehicle (unless posted otherwise) go "each time the green light comes on."

    Handbook: Section 9: Rules of the Road — Freeway Driving

29. Question 29: D. Talking, if voice commands start the call

    Utah lets drivers over 18 talk on a phone "as long as voice commands are used to connect to a call."

    Handbook: Section 11: Distractions and Driving Challenges — Handheld Wireless Communication

30. Question 30: D. Between 15 and 50 feet

    Stop between 15 and 50 feet back; Utah says to stop "more than 15 feet (but not more than 50 feet) away from the nearest rail."

    Handbook: Section 8: Basic Driving — Stopping

31. Question 31: C. The lane just right of the center line

    When turning left onto a two-way street, finish in the lane just to the right of the center line.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Turns

32. Question 32: A. Pull over, then turn around safely

    The wrong way sign means you are heading into oncoming traffic. Pull to the side right away, then turn around safely.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

33. Question 33: B. 70 or more

    Drivers under 21 who "acquire 70 points or more within a three year period" are asked to appear for a hearing.

    Handbook: Section 13: Suspensions and Your Record — Point System

34. Question 34: B. The full width of a lane

    A motorcycle needs the full width of a lane. Never share a lane with one.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Motorcycles

35. Question 35: D. Near a hill, curve, or intersection

    Do not pass near a hill, curve, intersection or rail crossing, where you cannot see oncoming traffic.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Passing

36. Question 36: C. 40 hours, with 10 after sunset

    A student "must also complete 40 hours of driving (10 hours after sunset) with a parent or legal guardian."

    Handbook: Section 3: Driver Education and Permits — Driver Education

37. Question 37: C. Use both lanes to the merge point, then take turns

    Utah drivers should "Use both lanes of traffic until the vehicles reach the merge point," then take turns going into the single lane.

    Handbook: Section 8: Basic Driving — Lane Changes

38. Question 38: C. Before it is within 500 feet

    Utah says to dim your high beams "before you get within 500 feet of the oncoming car."

    Handbook: Section 11: Distractions and Driving Challenges — Night Driving

39. Question 39: B. From the far left lane into the far left lane

    Turning left from one one-way street onto another, start in the far left lane and end in the far left lane.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Turns

40. Question 40: A. To speed up to match highway traffic

    Use the acceleration lane to get up to the speed of highway traffic so you can merge smoothly.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Highway driving

41. Question 41: A. If you can see one mile down the tracks both ways and no train

    You may cross only with "a clear line of sight of at least one mile" down the tracks in both directions and no sign of a train.

    Handbook: Section 14: Sharing the Road — Trains and Railroad Crossings

42. Question 42: B. Your license can be suspended

    Under implied consent laws, refusing a lawful test usually leads to a license suspension.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Testing and implied consent

43. Question 43: A. Much longer

    Ice gives your tires very little grip, so stopping takes much longer than on dry pavement.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

44. Question 44: C. It is as illegal as driving drunk

    Driving under the influence of drugs is treated as seriously as driving under the influence of alcohol.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Drugs and medicine

45. Question 45: C. The person crossing

    A green light does not let you turn through a crosswalk in use. The person crossing has the right-of-way, so wait for them.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Pedestrians

46. Question 46: D. An overpass or bridge with limited space above

    A low clearance sign shows how much space there is under an overpass or bridge, so tall vehicles can avoid it.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

47. Question 47: D. In the passenger area of a car on the road

    In most states, an open container of alcohol is not allowed in the passenger area of a car on a public road.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Open containers

48. Question 48: D. Midnight to 5 a.m.

    A 16-year-old with a driver license may not drive from "12 am - 5 am" unless an exception applies, such as driving to or from work.

    Handbook: Section 3: Driver Education and Permits — Learner Permit

49. Question 49: D. Do not pass on the side with the blade

    You may not pass a snowplow with flashing yellow lights "on the side of the snowplow where a plow blade is deployed."

    Handbook: Section 8: Basic Driving — Passing

50. Question 50: B. People working on or near the road

    This sign warns of workers on or near the road. Slow down and give them space.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Work zone signs