Utah Car 17 – My Blog

1.This sign means:

Sharp turn ahead, slow down.

Work crew ahead.

Side road.

Playground ahead.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

2.Crossbuck signs indicate:

Railroad crossings.

School zones.

No passing zones.

Hospitals.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

3.Your tire blows out while you are driving. You should:

Slam on your brakes.

Hold your steering wheel tightly and slow to a stop.

Keep driving normally.

Turn on your emergency flashers and continue driving.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

4.Larger vehicles have:

Larger blind spots.

Smaller blind spots.

No blind spots.

The same blind spots as smaller vehicles.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

5.When parking uphill on a hill or incline with a curb:

Turn your front wheels sharply toward the curb.

Turn your front wheels slightly to the right.

Turn your front wheels sharply away from the curb.

Keep your front wheels straight.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

6.When making a turn, you must ____ your speed.

Increase

Maintain

Vary

Reduce

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

7.Night driving can be more difficult than driving during the day because:

Cars overheat more quickly at night.

Visibility is reduced in the dark.

It is more likely to be raining at night.

You are more likely to encounter a motorcycle at night.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

8.When driving in rain, you must:

Use low beam headlights.

Use high beam headlights.

Use parking lights.

Use no lights.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

9.When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:

Maintain their speed and proceed.

Stop at the intersection, check in all directions, and proceed.

Yield to all other drivers.

Be prepared to yield.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

10.What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

Merging traffic

Proceed with caution.

Pedestrian crossing

Come to a full stop.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

11.When passing other vehicles:

Check your mirrors and blind spots.

Honk your horn at least three times.

Re-enter your lane within 10 feet of the passed vehicle.

There is no need to signal.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

12.A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must:

Slow down at the light.

Drive carefully without stopping.

Merge to the right.

Stop before entering the intersection.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

13.If you are stopped by a police officer, you should:

Unbuckle your seat belt and lower your window.

Get your paperwork ready before the officer reaches your car.

Stay in your vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel and wait for the officer to approach you.

Get out of your car and walk toward the patrol car.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

14.This sign means that:

A community service group is picking up trash along the highway ahead.

Workers are on or very close to the road in the work zone ahead.

Children are at play ahead.

There is a pedestrian crosswalk ahead.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

15.When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?

Either one

The vehicle on the left

The vehicle on the right

Neither

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

16.You may not park:

On a hill.

In a parking lot.

On a crosswalk or in a marked bicycle lane.

Within 12 inches of the right side of the road.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

17.This road sign means:

Bicycle crossing.

Stop only if other cars are approaching.

Bicycle store.

Soft shoulders.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

18.The “No zone” is:

A term used to describe blind spots around a truck or bus.

A special speed zone.

A roadway with restrictions on vehicle stereo volume.

The television show that replaced The Twilight Zone.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

19.If a driver sees an animal on the roadway:

No special action is required.

The driver should honk their horn.

The driver should pass the animal as closely as possible.

The driver should be very cautious.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

20.You may pass another vehicle:

In a curve or on a hill because the chance is small that another vehicle is coming.

By using the shoulder of the highway.

If your lane is next to a solid yellow line and the passing lane is clear ahead.

None of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

21.If you see this sign above your lane, you:

May not exit the freeway.

May either continue through the interchange or exit the freeway from your current lane.

May stay in your lane and continue through the interchange.

Must exit the freeway, if you stay in your current lane.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

22.Driving while being distracted by any activity:

Is never dangerous.

Usually causes the driver to react more slowly to hazards.

Usually causes the driver to drive faster.

Is only dangerous for young drivers.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

23.Which of the following is true regarding seat belts and child restraints in vehicles?

You should never place an infant or small child in the front seat of a vehicle with airbags.

An airbag can be dangerous to an infant or small child, even in a low-speed collision

You should always make sure all your passengers are using a seat belt or child restraint.

All of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

24.This road sign means:

The left lane is reserved for vehicles with a specific number of occupants.

Specific turning movements are allowed from specific lanes.

Do not enter.

Drivers in both lanes are responsible for merging smoothly.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

25.When changing lanes on a highway, you should:

Signal a lane change.

Check your rearview and outside mirrors.

Check your blind spot by glancing over your shoulder.

All of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

26.Passing is prohibited:

On hills and curves.

At intersections.

At railroad crossings.

All of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

27.When driving near heavy trucks, other drivers and highway users must make allowances for:

The increased stopping distance required by large vehicles.

The decreased stopping distance required by large vehicles.

The decreased noise of larger vehicles.

The increased speed of larger vehicles.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

28.When you see this black and yellow sign, it means:

The road to the right is for one-way traffic only.

That due to upcoming roadwork, there is a detour to the right.

Slow down because the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle.

There is a crossroad to your right.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

29.When you park uphill on a street with a curb:

Keep the front wheel straight and set the parking brake.

Turn the front wheels away from the curb.

Turn the front wheels toward the curb.

Turn the back wheels into the curb.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

30.Drowsy drivers:

Should drink strong black coffee to stay awake.

Can drive so poorly that they may appear to be drunk.

Can stay alert by opening a window and turning up the radio.

Are usually only older drivers.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

31.A red arrow displayed on a traffic light means that:

A driver must proceed slowly through the intersection.

A driver must stop and then proceed when the way is clear.

A driver must stop and then proceed when the signal changes to a green light or green arrow.

A driver may turn in the direction that the red arrow is pointing.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

32.This road sign means:

Slow down or stop.

Stop, if necessary.

You must come to a complete stop.

Drive with caution and be ready to stop.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

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

Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves.

Get as close as possible to the car in front of you.

Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through.

Sound your horn to make the cars move up.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

34.You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should:

Use the next intersection.

Wait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear.

Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.

Take the right-of-way since you have a green light.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

35.When preparing to turn left, drivers should:

Slow down gradually while checking their rearview mirror.

Move into the left lane.

Watch for oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.

All of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

36.At a school crossing sign, you should:

Always stop, whether there’s a stop sign or not.

Watch for children and be ready to stop.

Always sound your horn when you see children.

Be ready to help children crossing the street.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

37.If you are driving on a one-way street and an emergency vehicle using its flashing lights approaches your vehicle, you must:

Drive with your flashers turned on.

Drive toward the nearest roadside and stop.

Speed up and take the nearest exit.

Slow down until the vehicle passes you.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

38.You must yield for emergency vehicles:

Under no circumstances.

When you see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren.

Only when other vehicles yield.

None of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

39.If you experience a tire blowout:

Take your foot of the gas.

Do not immediately use your brakes.

Gradually slow down and pull off the side of the road.

All of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

40.When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, you should:

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

Take the right-of-way.

Proceed normally.

Drive away quickly.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

41.If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:

Go to the next exit.

Make a U-turn through the median.

Pull onto the shoulder and back your car to the exit.

Flag down a police officer for an escort back to your exit.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

42.This sign means:

Watch for drunk drivers.

Curves ahead.

Slippery when wet.

Apply your brakes quickly

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

43.You may pass another vehicle if the line dividing your lane from the lane you wish to enter is a ____ line.

Broken white

Double solid yellow

Solid yellow

Solid white

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

44.When driving in traffic, it is safest to:

Fluctuate your speed to keep alert.

Drive faster than the flow of traffic.

Drive slower than the flow of traffic.

Drive with the flow of traffic.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

45.Taking drugs along with alcohol:

Increases the risk of causing a crash.

Is no more dangerous than consuming alcohol by itself.

Lessens the effect of alcohol on your ability to drive.

Has no effect on your general driving ability.

Correct! Wrong!