Utah DMV Permit: Emergencies Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Slow down; also move into a non-adjacent lane if possible.

When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must reduce your speed, provide as much space as practical to the emergency vehicle, and if practical and it is safe to do so, make a lane change into a lane away from the emergency vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is yield to the pedestrian, stopping if necessary.

Under Utah law, if a blind pedestrian is about to cross the road in front of you, you must yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian, stopping if necessary. Don't sound your horn or rev your engine because it might startle the pedestrian or the guide dog.

Source: UT Code § 41-6a-1007

Not quite. The answer is spotting hazards well in advance.

You can avoid panic stops by spotting hazards well in advance and planning how to deal with them. Stopping suddenly is dangerous and is usually a sign of a driver who is not paying attention. If you stop suddenly, you may get rear-ended by the vehicle behind you or you may skid and lose control of your vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is Do all of the above.

Before you change lanes, you must signal and check your mirrors. However, your car has blind spots that are large enough to hide another car in the lane next to yours. The only way to check those blind spots is to look over your shoulder before you change lanes. Otherwise, you might not notice the car next to you until it's too late.

Source: Changing Lanes, Section 8: General Driving, Utah Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is steer right toward the shoulder or curbline.

To avoid a head-on collision, steer right toward the shoulder or curbline. Do not steer left; the other driver may try to steer back into the proper lane. Prepare to drive entirely off the roadway to the right if necessary to avoid a head-on collision. Head-on collisions are often fatal.

Not quite. The answer is High beams are used when traveling behind other vehicles.

You should use high beams when you are driving in open country and there is no traffic in sight. High beams help you see farther ahead, but they can blind the driver of a nearby vehicle. Utah law requires you to dim your headlights whenever you are within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 300 feet of a vehicle you are following. High beams can also reflect off precipitation, causing glare. Use low beams in fog, rain, or snow.

Source: UT Code § 41-6a-1613

Not quite. The answer is Continue to your exit, pull over to the right, and let the emergency vehicle pass.

Don't block a roundabout or any other type of intersection, even if an emergency vehicle is approaching. If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights or sounding a siren approaches while you are driving in a roundabout, continue to your exit, then pull over and let the emergency vehicle pass.

Not quite. The answer is brake immediately.

If you experience a blowout, hold the steering wheel tightly, steer straight ahead, and slowly ease your foot off the accelerator. Don't brake immediately; you might lock the wheels and lose control. Brake gently only after the vehicle is back under your control. Drive completely off the road at the nearest safe location.

Not quite. The answer is Hydroplaning

On a wet road, at speeds of up to 35 mph, modern tires will usually channel water away to maintain contact with the road. However, in deep water at higher speeds, the channeling action of the tires becomes less effective and the tires start to ride on a layer of water like water skis. This is called “hydroplaning.” It may result in a loss of braking and steering control. To prevent the onset of hydroplaning, slow down.

Not quite. The answer is text messaging and talking on the phone.

Anything that draws your attention away from the road can distract you. Some examples of distractions while driving are text messaging, talking on the phone, dealing with children, and lighting a cigarette.

Not quite. The answer is rubberneck

Rubbernecking (slowing down, becoming distracted, or staring) could cause you to become involved in a crash.

Not quite. The answer is Operating visual screen devices and texting while driving

It is illegal to drive while operating a visual screen device or texting. Performing such actions while driving are prohibited by the law.

Not quite. The answer is 500 feet

Under Utah law, you must dim your headlights whenever you are within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 300 feet of a vehicle you are following.

Not quite. The answer is Keep moving slowly until you can get out of the way.

In heavy traffic, if an emergency vehicle with its siren or flashing lights is right behind you, keep moving slowly until you can get out of the way.

Not quite. The answer is do all of the above.

A driver under the influence of alcohol is more likely to drive too fast or too slowly, change lanes frequently, and fail to dim the headlights. Even more crucially, a drunk driver may be less alert in an emergency and may take too long to brake. Such mistakes may endanger the driver and others.

Not quite. The answer is your right turn signal

A roundabout is a circular intersection in which traffic circulates counterclockwise around a central island. Vehicles enter or exit the roundabout by traveling toward the right. Therefore, you must use your right turn signal to exit the roundabout.

Not quite. The answer is as much as four times.

While you are driving, talking on a cell phone will increase your chances of being in a crash by as much as four times. This is because the conversation is drawing your attention away from your driving. Sending text messages (texting) while driving will increase your chances of being in a crash by as much as eight times.

Not quite. The answer is Pre-loosening the lid of your coffee cup

Before starting your trip, you should set up your cab just as you like it, but eating and drinking should be done at rest stops.

Not quite. The answer is quickly tap your brake pedal three or four times

Your brake lights let others know that you are slowing down. If you are going to stop or slow down where others might not expect it, warn those behind you by quickly tapping your brake pedal three or four times to flash your brake lights.

Not quite. The answer is Turning the steering wheel sharply to the left

To exit a parallel parking space, you should signal your intention to exit, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder to check your blind spots. Turn the steering wheel just enough to ensure that you exit the space without hitting the vehicle in front of you and you enter traffic smoothly.