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Utah: Emergencies and crashes

Skids, brake and tire failures, flooding, desert and winter driving, a vehicle in water, being stranded, and what to do after a crash. Split into 8 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.

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Emergencies and crashes — Runaway Ramps, Desert, Flooding, Lightning

Questions in this part include: “Is a single-point urban interchange handled like a four-way stop during a power outage?”

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Emergencies and crashes — Skidding, Trip Planning, Vehicle Underwater

Questions in this part include: “Before any trip, which of these does the handbook say to check?”

18 questions≈ 7 min
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Emergencies and crashes — Hot Weather and Winter Driving

Questions in this part include: “When driving in very hot weather, how often should you inspect your tires?”

16 questions≈ 6 min
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Emergencies and crashes — Winter Survival Kit, Stranded, Freezing Brakes

Questions in this part include: “What should you do with the emergency survival kit in your vehicle?”

19 questions≈ 8 min
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Emergencies and crashes — Crashes, Defensive Driving, Vehicle Malfunction

Questions in this part include: “How is failing to stop at the scene of an injury crash classified?”

21 questions≈ 8 min
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Emergencies and crashes — Brake Failure, ABS and Breakdowns

Questions in this part include: “According to the handbook, what is the first action for most drivers during an emergency?”

16 questions≈ 6 min
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Emergencies and crashes — Power Failure, Tire Blowout, Warning Devices

Questions in this part include: “The engine shuts off while you are driving. What is true about the steering wheel?”

22 questions≈ 9 min
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Emergencies and crashes — Flares, Tire Fires and General Fire Information

Questions in this part include: “How should you handle a lighted flare or fuse?”

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  1. When may you use a runaway vehicle ramp?

    Top view of a two-lane highway with a gravel truck escape ramp branching off to the right, a yellow diamond truck-on-a-slope sign at its entrance, a tractor-trailer on the highway and a blue car behind it.
    • Only in an emergency requiring the ramp to stop
    • Whenever the freeway ahead is stopped or slow
    • When you miss your exit and need to turn around
    • When you need a place to rest
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    Correct answer: Only in an emergency requiring the ramp to stop

    A runaway vehicle ramp may not be used unless you have an emergency that requires it to stop your vehicle.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 41 · Open this page in the manual

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  2. Which is prohibited on a runaway vehicle ramp or in its pathway?

    Top view of a two-lane highway with a gravel truck escape ramp branching off to the right, a yellow diamond truck-on-a-slope sign at its entrance, a tractor-trailer on the highway and a blue car behind it.
    • Entering with a trailer
    • Driving without headlights
    • Carrying more than two passengers
    • Stopping, standing, or parking
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    Correct answer: Stopping, standing, or parking

    You may not stop, stand or park on a runaway vehicle ramp or in its pathway.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 41 · Open this page in the manual

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  3. Is a single-point urban interchange handled like a four-way stop during a power outage?

    • Yes, the first vehicle to stop goes first
    • Yes, vehicles on the off-ramp go first
    • No; proceed with extreme caution and courtesy
    • No; all traffic must stop until power returns
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    Correct answer: No; proceed with extreme caution and courtesy

    In an outage the interchange is not treated as a four-way stop; proceed with extreme caution and courtesy.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 41 · Open this page in the manual

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  4. What happens if a single-point urban interchange loses power and has no battery backup?

    • An officer is sent as soon as possible to control traffic
    • The signals switch to flashing red in all directions
    • The interchange stays closed until power is restored
    • Drivers wait for utility crews to restore power
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    Correct answer: An officer is sent as soon as possible to control traffic

    Without a battery backup, an officer is dispatched as soon as possible for traffic control.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 41 · Open this page in the manual

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  5. If you need help at the side of the road, what should you tie on the antenna or left door handle?

    A red car stopped on the shoulder of a highway with its hood raised and hazard lights flashing, as other cars pass
    • Something red or yellow
    • Something white or orange
    • Something blue or green
    • Something black or brown
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    Correct answer: Something white or orange

    The handbook says to pull to the side, turn on your emergency flashers, raise your hood and tie something white or orange on the antenna or left door handle.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 57 · Open this page in the manual

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  6. If you are not used to high temperatures and must drive through the desert in the summer, what does the handbook advise?

    Top view of a road with a dashed yellow center line and white edge lines through tan sand, red-brown rocks and green prickly pear cacti with pink flowers. Wavy pale lines cross the road. The blue car travels up the page in the right lane while a white car comes toward it in the other lane.
    • Stay on freeways and use an air-conditioned vehicle
    • Drive only at midday when traffic is lightest
    • Use gravel roads away from the freeway
    • Take side roads where there are fewer vehicles
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    Correct answer: Stay on freeways and use an air-conditioned vehicle

    The handbook says not to drive through the desert in summer if you are not used to the heat; if you must, stay on freeways and use a vehicle with air conditioning.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 57 · Open this page in the manual

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  7. How much water does the handbook say to carry when driving in the desert?

    Top view of a road with a dashed yellow center line and white edge lines through tan sand, red-brown rocks and green prickly pear cacti with pink flowers. Wavy pale lines cross the road. The blue car travels up the page in the right lane while a white car comes toward it in the other lane.
    • Only as much as you expect to drink during the trip
    • One bottle for each hour of the planned drive
    • Enough for everyone to survive if the vehicle breaks down
    • Only enough for the driver, since passengers can wait
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    Correct answer: Enough for everyone to survive if the vehicle breaks down

    Drivers should always carry enough water for everyone in the vehicle to survive if it breaks down.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 57 · Open this page in the manual

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  8. In desert driving, what should you watch because the vehicle's cooling system can be affected?

    Top view of a road with a dashed yellow center line and white edge lines through tan sand, red-brown rocks and green prickly pear cacti with pink flowers. Wavy pale lines cross the road. The blue car travels up the page in the right lane while a white car comes toward it in the other lane.
    • The tire tread and spare tire pressure
    • The radiator temperature and coolant levels
    • The battery charge and headlight aim
    • The oil pressure and exhaust color
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    Correct answer: The radiator temperature and coolant levels

    Heat can affect the cooling system, so you should carry water for the radiator and watch the radiator temperature and coolant levels.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 57 · Open this page in the manual

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  9. If your vehicle breaks down in the desert, what should you do?

    • Leave the vehicle and follow a side road to find help
    • Walk along the road toward the nearest town
    • Leave the vehicle at once to look for help on foot
    • Stay with the vehicle rather than wandering away from it
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    Correct answer: Stay with the vehicle rather than wandering away from it

    The handbook says to stay with a broken-down vehicle, leaving only to reach a visible call box or an inhabited building within a few minutes' walk.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 57 · Open this page in the manual

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  10. When driving in the desert, when should you take a side road off the freeway or highway?

    Top view of a road with a dashed yellow center line and white edge lines through tan sand, red-brown rocks and green prickly pear cacti with pink flowers. Wavy pale lines cross the road. The blue car travels up the page in the right lane while a white car comes toward it in the other lane.
    • Whenever the freeway is crowded
    • Whenever you want to find some shade
    • Only if you know where it goes
    • Whenever your gas is running low
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    Correct answer: Only if you know where it goes

    The handbook says not to take side roads off the freeway or highway unless you know where they go.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 57 · Open this page in the manual

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  11. When you drive off the freeways or major highways in the desert, what must you make sure you have?

    Top view of a road with a dashed yellow center line and white edge lines through tan sand, red-brown rocks and green prickly pear cacti with pink flowers. Wavy pale lines cross the road. The blue car travels up the page in the right lane while a white car comes toward it in the other lane.
    • Enough gas and water
    • A paper map and a two-way radio
    • A spare radiator and a tow rope
    • Enough food and a sleeping bag
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    Correct answer: Enough gas and water

    The handbook says to ensure you have enough gas and water off the freeways, and that you can never have too much of either in the desert.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 57 · Open this page in the manual

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  12. If you see a flooded roadway ahead, what should you do?

    A blue car on a two-lane road approaching muddy brown water that flows across the road, with grass and trees on both sides.
    • Drive through it slowly in a low gear
    • Follow the car ahead if it crosses safely
    • Turn around and find another route
    • Drive through it only if the water looks shallow
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    Correct answer: Turn around and find another route

    The handbook says not to drive through flooded areas: turn around and find another route to your destination.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 58 · Open this page in the manual

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  13. How deep does water have to be to reach the bottom of most passenger cars, causing loss of control or possible stalling?

    A blue car on a two-lane road approaching muddy brown water that flows across the road, with grass and trees on both sides.
    • Two inches
    • Six inches
    • One foot
    • Three feet
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    Correct answer: Six inches

    The handbook says six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 58 · Open this page in the manual

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  14. How much moving water can carry away most vehicles, including sport utility vehicles and pick-up trucks?

    A blue car on a two-lane road approaching muddy brown water that flows across the road, with grass and trees on both sides.
    • One foot
    • Ten inches
    • Four feet
    • Two feet
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    Correct answer: Two feet

    The handbook says two feet of moving water can carry away most vehicles, including SUVs and pick-up trucks.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 58 · Open this page in the manual

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  15. If the water on a flooded road appears shallow enough to cross, what does the handbook say?

    A blue car on a two-lane road approaching muddy brown water that flows across the road, with grass and trees on both sides.
    • Cross slowly in a low gear
    • Cross only if you can see the road surface
    • Do not cross, because water can hide dips
    • Cross only in daylight
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    Correct answer: Do not cross, because water can hide dips

    Water can hide dips, and floodwaters can wash away the road surface underneath, so you should not attempt to cross even if it looks shallow.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 58 · Open this page in the manual

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  16. If there is no other route around a flooded road, what should you do?

    A blue car on a two-lane road approaching muddy brown water that flows across the road, with grass and trees on both sides.
    • Proceed to higher ground and wait for the waters to subside
    • Stay in the low area with your flashers on
    • Drive across at a walking pace when no cars are ahead
    • Park beside the road and wait for another driver to cross first
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    Correct answer: Proceed to higher ground and wait for the waters to subside

    The handbook says that if there is no other route, you should go to higher ground and wait for the waters to go down.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 58 · Open this page in the manual

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  17. How quickly can flash floods occur after excessive rainfall?

    A blue car on a two-lane road approaching muddy brown water that flows across the road, with grass and trees on both sides.
    • Only after several days of rain
    • Only after the rain has stopped for a day
    • Only after a full week of rain
    • Within a few minutes or hours
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    Correct answer: Within a few minutes or hours

    The handbook says flash floods can come rapidly and unexpectedly, within a few minutes or hours of excessive rainfall.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 58 · Open this page in the manual

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  18. Which kind of vehicle will protect you in a lightning storm?

    View through a car's windshield from the driver's seat: a straight two-lane road across flat farmland under dark storm clouds, with rain on the glass and a lightning bolt in the sky.
    • A hard-topped vehicle
    • A convertible with its top up
    • A motorcycle with a windscreen
    • A truck with an open cab
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    Correct answer: A hard-topped vehicle

    The handbook says only a hard-topped vehicle will protect you in a lightning storm.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 60 · Open this page in the manual

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  19. In a vehicle during a lightning storm, what should you do?

    View through a car's windshield from the driver's seat: a straight two-lane road across flat farmland under dark storm clouds, with rain on the glass and a lightning bolt in the sky.
    • Keep a window open so you can hear the thunder
    • Hold onto the door frame to keep steady
    • Make sure all doors are closed and the windows are up
    • Keep the doors unlocked in case you need to leave
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    Correct answer: Make sure all doors are closed and the windows are up

    The handbook says to make sure all doors are closed and windows are up in a lightning storm.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 60 · Open this page in the manual

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  20. During a lightning storm, what should you avoid touching in your vehicle?

    View through a car's windshield from the driver's seat: a straight two-lane road across flat farmland under dark storm clouds, with rain on the glass and a lightning bolt in the sky.
    • The rubber floor mats
    • Any metal surfaces
    • The cloth seat covers
    • The plastic dashboard vents
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    Correct answer: Any metal surfaces

    The handbook says not to touch any metal surfaces during a lightning storm.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 60 · Open this page in the manual

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  21. During a lightning storm, which radio should you not use?

    View through a car's windshield from the driver's seat: a straight two-lane road across flat farmland under dark storm clouds, with rain on the glass and a lightning bolt in the sky.
    • Any radio, even one that is turned down very low
    • A portable radio carried in a passenger's pocket
    • A radio that plays only recorded music or podcasts
    • A radio connected to an external antenna on the vehicle
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    Correct answer: A radio connected to an external antenna on the vehicle

    The handbook says not to use radios connected to an external antenna mounted on the vehicle during a lightning storm.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 60 · Open this page in the manual

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  22. Other than a hard-topped vehicle, what is the safest place during a thunderstorm?

    View through a car's windshield from the driver's seat: a straight two-lane road across flat farmland under dark storm clouds, with rain on the glass and a lightning bolt in the sky.
    • Standing under a tall tree at the edge of an open field
    • Inside a small open shelter near the side of the road
    • Inside a well-constructed building with plumbing and electric wiring
    • Lying flat on the ground away from any buildings or trees
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    Correct answer: Inside a well-constructed building with plumbing and electric wiring

    The handbook says the safest place during a thunderstorm, apart from a hard-topped vehicle, is inside a well-constructed building with plumbing and electric wiring.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 60 · Open this page in the manual

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  23. To keep a skid from happening, how should you adjust your speed?

    A blue car driving on a snow-covered road with patches of ice, its tire tracks showing behind it
    • Slow down to a speed you can control
    • Keep a steady speed and brake lightly
    • Speed up slightly to keep traction
    • Drive the posted limit in every case
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    Correct answer: Slow down to a speed you can control

    The best policy is to prevent a skid by slowing to a speed you can control.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 62 · Open this page in the manual

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  24. If you do skid, what should you do with your foot on the gas pedal?

    A purple car on an icy road with its rear end sliding sideways, and a white car coming the other way
    • Press harder to power through
    • Pump it quickly
    • Slowly take it off the gas pedal
    • Hold it steady
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    Correct answer: Slowly take it off the gas pedal

    When a skid starts, the handbook says to ease your foot slowly off the gas.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 62 · Open this page in the manual

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  25. If your rear wheels skid to the right, which way should you turn your front wheels?

    A purple car on an icy road with its rear end sliding sideways, and a white car coming the other way
    • To the left
    • To the right
    • Straight ahead
    • Back and forth quickly
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    Correct answer: To the right

    You steer in the direction the rear wheels are skidding.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 62 · Open this page in the manual

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  26. If your rear wheels skid to the left, which way should you turn your front wheels?

    On an icy two-lane road, a blue car's rear end slides out to the left, leaving curved skid marks, as a white car approaches in the other lane.
    • To the right
    • Straight ahead
    • Back and forth quickly
    • To the left
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    Correct answer: To the left

    You steer in the direction the rear wheels are skidding.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 62 · Open this page in the manual

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  27. Why should you not steer too far when correcting a skid?

    A purple car on an icy road with its rear end sliding sideways, and a white car coming the other way
    • It will make the car skid the other way
    • It will lock the steering wheel
    • It will cause the tires to go flat
    • It will make the engine stall
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    Correct answer: It will make the car skid the other way

    Oversteering during a skid can send the car skidding the other way.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 62 · Open this page in the manual

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  28. What should you avoid doing with the brakes during a skid?

    A purple car on an icy road with its rear end sliding sideways, and a white car coming the other way
    • Touching them at all
    • Keeping your foot near them
    • Slamming on them
    • Checking them before a trip
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    Correct answer: Slamming on them

    The handbook says not to slam on your brakes when you skid.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 62 · Open this page in the manual

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  29. What should you do once your car regains traction after a skid?

    A purple car on an icy road with its rear end sliding sideways, and a white car coming the other way
    • Brake hard to stop at once
    • Straighten out your wheels
    • Turn the wheels toward the shoulder
    • Speed up to leave the area
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    Correct answer: Straighten out your wheels

    After the car regains traction, straighten the wheels.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 62 · Open this page in the manual

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  30. Before any trip, which of these does the handbook say to check?

    • The radio presets
    • The seat covers
    • The floor mats
    • Belts and hoses
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    Correct answer: Belts and hoses

    Trip preparation includes checking windshields and windows, lights, tires, fluid levels, belts, hoses and brakes.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 62 · Open this page in the manual

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  31. What does the handbook advise for the night before a trip?

    • Get a good night’s sleep
    • Stay up late to finish packing
    • Drive part of the route in advance
    • Skip dinner to avoid sleepiness
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    Correct answer: Get a good night’s sleep

    Being rested is part of preparing for a trip.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 62 · Open this page in the manual

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  32. Why should you consider the time of day before going on a trip?

    • To avoid driving in sunlight
    • To get lower fuel prices
    • To avoid congestion in city areas
    • To use shorter highway routes
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    Correct answer: To avoid congestion in city areas

    Timing your trip helps you avoid congestion in city areas.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 62 · Open this page in the manual

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  33. What should your route plan include for the final destination?

    • The names of every town you pass
    • Route, entrance and exit numbers
    • The speed limit for each road
    • The phone numbers of rest stops
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    Correct answer: Route, entrance and exit numbers

    The handbook says to plan the route including the route number and the entrance and exit numbers.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 62 · Open this page in the manual

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  34. For how long will a vehicle that enters water float on the surface?

    A car floating in a pond beside a road, with ripples spreading around it
    • 5 to 10 seconds
    • 2 to 3 minutes
    • 10 to 15 minutes
    • 30 to 60 seconds
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    Correct answer: 30 to 60 seconds

    A vehicle floats only 30 to 60 seconds, so you must try to get out immediately.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 62 · Open this page in the manual

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  35. If your vehicle enters a body of water, what is the first thing the handbook says to do to get out?

    A car floating in a pond beside a road, with ripples spreading around it
    • Remove your safety belt
    • Turn on the hazard lights
    • Call for help on a cell phone
    • Open the hood
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    Correct answer: Remove your safety belt

    The first step in escaping a vehicle in water is to remove the safety belt.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 62 · Open this page in the manual

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  36. After you remove your safety belt in a vehicle that has entered water, what does the handbook say to do?

    A car floating in a pond beside a road, with ripples spreading around it
    • Stay inside and wait for rescue
    • Swim away through the window at once
    • Lower the window and climb onto the top
    • Move to the back seat and wait
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    Correct answer: Lower the window and climb onto the top

    After the belt is off, lower the window and climb onto the vehicle’s top.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 62 · Open this page in the manual

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  37. What should you do before trying to swim away from a vehicle in water?

    A car floating in a pond beside a road, with ripples spreading around it
    • Take off your shoes
    • Assess the current of the water
    • Wait for the vehicle to sink
    • Turn on the headlights first
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    Correct answer: Assess the current of the water

    The handbook says to assess the water’s current before swimming away.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 62 · Open this page in the manual

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  38. If your vehicle is sinking quickly and you cannot open the door or window, what should you keep on?

    A car floating in a pond beside a road, with ripples spreading around it
    • Heavy clothing
    • Your coat
    • Your gloves
    • Your shoes
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    Correct answer: Your shoes

    Take off heavy clothing that makes you sink, but keep your shoes on in case you must kick the window out.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 62 · Open this page in the manual

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  39. If you cannot open the door or window of a vehicle in water, where will a small air pocket be?

    A car floating in a pond beside a road, with ripples spreading around it
    • Near the highest part of the vehicle
    • Under the front seats
    • Near the trunk lid
    • Near the lowest part of the vehicle
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    Correct answer: Near the highest part of the vehicle

    An air pocket forms near whichever part of the vehicle is highest in the water.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 62 · Open this page in the manual

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  40. If you can’t get a side window open and have kicked the window out, what should you do next?

    A car floating in a pond beside a road, with ripples spreading around it
    • Swim out at once without taking another breath
    • Stay inside until the vehicle has stopped sinking
    • Go to the air pocket for one more breath, then escape
    • Close the window to trap air inside
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    Correct answer: Go to the air pocket for one more breath, then escape

    After kicking out the window, return to the air pocket for one more breath and then escape.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 62 · Open this page in the manual

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  41. When driving in very hot weather, how often should you inspect your tires?

    • Every hour or every 25 miles
    • Every two hours or every 100 miles
    • Every four hours or every 300 miles
    • Every six hours or every 500 miles
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    Correct answer: Every two hours or every 100 miles

    In hot weather the handbook says to inspect the tires every two hours or every 100 miles.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 62 · Open this page in the manual

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  42. In very hot weather, tire air pressure increases. What should you not do?

    • Check the tire mounting
    • Inspect the tires
    • Stop to rest the tires
    • Let air out of the tires
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    Correct answer: Let air out of the tires

    Air let out in the heat leaves the pressure too low once the tires cool.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 62 · Open this page in the manual

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  43. In very hot weather, what does engine oil help do for the engine?

    • Help keep it cool
    • Help keep it clean
    • Help it start faster
    • Help it burn less fuel
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    Correct answer: Help keep it cool

    Engine oil helps keep the engine cool, so make sure there is enough.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 63 · Open this page in the manual

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  44. Before driving in very hot weather, what should the engine cooling system have enough of?

    • Brake fluid and oil
    • Fuel and washer fluid
    • Water and antifreeze
    • Power steering fluid
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    Correct answer: Water and antifreeze

    The cooling system needs enough water and antifreeze before you drive.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 63 · Open this page in the manual

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  45. If your temperature gauge goes above the highest safe temperature, what should you do?

    A car's instrument panel with two round dials and a small temperature gauge between them marked C in blue and H in red, its needle pointing into the red area near H.
    • Keep driving to the nearest exit
    • Stop as soon as safely possible
    • Turn off the engine while moving
    • Drive slowly with the heater off
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    Correct answer: Stop as soon as safely possible

    A gauge above the safe range can lead to engine failure and fire, so stop as soon as it is safe.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 63 · Open this page in the manual

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  46. Why should you use caution when you see tar bleeding to the road surface in hot weather?

    Top view of a two-lane road on a hot day with dry grass: dark, shiny patches of tar dot the right lane ahead of a blue car, with faint heat shimmer above the pavement.
    • Those spots grip the tires strongly
    • Those spots mean the road is icy
    • Those spots are always wet
    • Those spots can be slippery
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    Correct answer: Those spots can be slippery

    Tar that rises to the surface in the heat can make the road slippery.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 63 · Open this page in the manual

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  47. Which season does the handbook call the most challenging driving season?

    • Winter
    • Spring
    • Summer
    • Fall
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    Correct answer: Winter

    Winter has fewer hours of daylight and conditions like fog, storms, snow and ice.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 63 · Open this page in the manual

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  48. When should you put good snow tires on your vehicle?

    • After the first snowfall
    • Before the first snowfall
    • Once ice has formed
    • Only when a weather advisory is issued
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    Correct answer: Before the first snowfall

    Snow tires should be on the vehicle before the first snowfall.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 63 · Open this page in the manual

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  49. For a front-wheel drive vehicle, where is it best to put snow or “all-season” tires?

    • On the front wheels only
    • On the rear wheels only
    • On the driving wheels only
    • On all four wheels
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    Correct answer: On all four wheels

    Even on front-wheel drive vehicles, all four wheels should have snow or all-season tires.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 63 · Open this page in the manual

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  50. When may snow tires with metal studs be used?

    • October 15 through March 31
    • September 1 through April 30
    • November 1 through February 28
    • All year round
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    Correct answer: October 15 through March 31

    Studded snow tires may be used only from October 15 through March 31 each year.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 63 · Open this page in the manual

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  51. During ice or snowstorms, especially when a weather advisory is issued, when should you drive?

    A blue car driving on a snow-covered road with patches of ice, its tire tracks showing behind it
    • Only after dark
    • Only on freeways
    • Only if it is essential
    • Whenever you have snow tires
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    Correct answer: Only if it is essential

    The handbook says not to drive in ice or snowstorms unless it is essential.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 63 · Open this page in the manual

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  52. If you must drive in an ice or snowstorm, what should you clear of ice and snow first?

    A driver's view through a windshield coated with ice and frost, the road ahead barely visible
    • Only the windshield and the driver’s window
    • The whole vehicle, including lights and windows
    • Only the windshield and the hood
    • Only the windows and the license plate
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    Correct answer: The whole vehicle, including lights and windows

    Clear the ice and snow from the whole vehicle, including headlights, taillights, wipers and all windows.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 63 · Open this page in the manual

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  53. In winter, what kind of cleaning solution should you use for the windshield wipers?

    • Plain water from a bottle
    • Any solution with strong scent
    • A thick wax-based cleaner
    • A freeze-resistant cleaning solution
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    Correct answer: A freeze-resistant cleaning solution

    The handbook says to use a freeze-resistant solution and keep the reservoir adequately filled.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 63 · Open this page in the manual

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  54. Even if your vehicle has good traction in ice and snow, how should you drive?

    A blue car driving on a snow-covered road with patches of ice, its tire tracks showing behind it
    • Slowly, not faster than everyone else
    • At the posted speed limit
    • Faster to finish the trip sooner
    • At the speed of the fastest driver
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    Correct answer: Slowly, not faster than everyone else

    Other drivers travel with caution, so drive slowly and do not disrupt traffic flow by going faster.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 63 · Open this page in the manual

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  55. When sleet, freezing rain or snow starts to fall, which road areas are likely to freeze first?

    A blue car driving on a snow-covered road with patches of ice, its tire tracks showing behind it
    • Tunnels and mountain passes
    • Straight rural highways
    • Bridges, ramps and overpasses
    • Shaded residential streets
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    Correct answer: Bridges, ramps and overpasses

    Bridges, ramps and overpasses freeze first because they are exposed.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 63 · Open this page in the manual

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  56. After road crews have cleared the roadways, what should you be aware of?

    A blue car driving on a snow-covered road with patches of ice, its tire tracks showing behind it
    • Ice cannot form
    • Slippery spots may remain
    • The road is safe at full speed
    • Only bridges will be slippery
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    Correct answer: Slippery spots may remain

    Slippery spots can remain even after crews clear the roads.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 63 · Open this page in the manual

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  57. What should you do with the emergency survival kit in your vehicle?

    • Store it at home until winter arrives
    • Replace it only once each spring season
    • Take it out once winter is over
    • Keep it in the vehicle, restock after use
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    Correct answer: Keep it in the vehicle, restock after use

    The survival kit should always remain in the vehicle and be restocked after each use.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 63 · Open this page in the manual

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  58. Which of these does the handbook list as a supply for an emergency survival kit?

    • A bag of salt or sand
    • A portable generator
    • A can of gasoline
    • A folding table
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    Correct answer: A bag of salt or sand

    The kit includes a spare tire, shovel, jumper cables, tire chains, salt or sand and a tool kit.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 63 · Open this page in the manual

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  59. Which food does the handbook suggest for a winter survival kit?

    • Fresh sandwiches
    • Frozen dinners
    • Unsalted canned nuts
    • Salted potato chips
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    Correct answer: Unsalted canned nuts

    The kit should hold non-perishable energy foods such as unsalted canned nuts, dried fruits and hard candy.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 63 · Open this page in the manual

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  60. If you become stranded while traveling in cold weather, what should you do?

    A blue car at the edge of a road, stuck in deep snow piled up around its wheels
    • Walk to find help
    • Stay with your vehicle
    • Leave in the direction of the nearest town
    • Split up to search for help
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    Correct answer: Stay with your vehicle

    The handbook says to stay with your vehicle when stranded in the cold.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 63 · Open this page in the manual

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  61. When may you leave your vehicle if you are stranded in cold weather?

    A blue car at the edge of a road, stuck in deep snow piled up around its wheels
    • Whenever the weather finally clears up
    • After you have waited for at least one hour
    • Whenever you see a light in the distance
    • Only if you know where you are and how far help is
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    Correct answer: Only if you know where you are and how far help is

    Leave only when you know exactly where you are and the distance to help.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 63 · Open this page in the manual

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  62. According to the handbook, when do most deaths occur for people stranded in cold weather?

    A blue car at the edge of a road, stuck in deep snow piled up around its wheels
    • They get out, become lost and suffer exposure to cold
    • They run out of fuel while sitting inside the vehicle
    • They stay awake inside the vehicle through the night
    • They wait inside the vehicle for help to arrive
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    Correct answer: They get out, become lost and suffer exposure to cold

    Most deaths happen after people leave their vehicles, get lost, and stay out in the cold.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 63 · Open this page in the manual

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  63. If you become stranded in cold weather, which lights should you turn on?

    A blue car at the edge of a road, stuck in deep snow piled up around its wheels
    • Your high beams
    • Your fog lights
    • Your hazard warning lights
    • Your interior lights only
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    Correct answer: Your hazard warning lights

    Turning on the hazard warning lights is the first stranded-in-cold-weather tip.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 63 · Open this page in the manual

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  64. If you are stranded in cold weather, how many flares should you light to attract attention?

    A blue car at the edge of a road, stuck in deep snow piled up around its wheels
    • One, at the front of the vehicle
    • Two, one at each end of the vehicle
    • Three, at the rear of the vehicle
    • Four, one at each corner
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    Correct answer: Two, one at each end of the vehicle

    Light two flares and put one at each end of the vehicle a safe distance away.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 63 · Open this page in the manual

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  65. If you are stranded in cold weather, what should you hang from your driver-side window, mirror or door handle?

    A blue car at the edge of a road, stuck in deep snow piled up around its wheels
    • A dark blanket
    • A set of keys
    • A folded paper road map
    • A brightly colored cloth
    Show answer

    Correct answer: A brightly colored cloth

    A brightly colored cloth helps attract attention.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 63 · Open this page in the manual

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  66. If you are stranded in cold weather, what should you keep clear of snow and debris?

    A blue car at the edge of a road, stuck in deep snow piled up around its wheels
    • The exhaust pipe
    • The glove box
    • The hood latch
    • The fuel cap
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    Correct answer: The exhaust pipe

    A blocked exhaust pipe can leak fumes into the vehicle, causing you to black out or even die.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 63 · Open this page in the manual

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  67. When stranded in cold weather, how should you use the engine and heater?

    A blue car at the edge of a road, stuck in deep snow piled up around its wheels
    • Run them nonstop until help arrives
    • Keep them off and use only the horn
    • Run them until warm, then turn them off
    • Run them only after dark
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    Correct answer: Run them until warm, then turn them off

    Run the engine and heater until warm, turn them off, and repeat as long as fuel is available.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 63 · Open this page in the manual

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  68. When stranded in cold weather, about how long is running the engine each hour recommended?

    A blue car at the edge of a road, stuck in deep snow piled up around its wheels
    • About 2 minutes
    • About 10 minutes
    • About 30 minutes
    • About 45 minutes
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    Correct answer: About 10 minutes

    The handbook recommends roughly 10 minutes of running each hour to charge the battery and warm the interior.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 63 · Open this page in the manual

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  69. When stranded in an idling vehicle in frigid temperatures, what should you do with the windows?

    A blue car at the edge of a road, stuck in deep snow piled up around its wheels
    • Keep all the windows closed
    • Open all of the windows
    • Keep the windows closed but turn up the heater
    • Leave at least one window open
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    Correct answer: Leave at least one window open

    Occupants of an idling vehicle can suffer carbon monoxide poisoning if ventilation is inadequate.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 64 · Open this page in the manual

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  70. If several people are stranded in a vehicle in cold weather, how many should stay awake?

    A blue car at the edge of a road, stuck in deep snow piled up around its wheels
    • At least one person
    • Everyone at all times
    • No one needs to stay awake
    • Only the driver at night
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    Correct answer: At least one person

    At least one person should remain awake at all times.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 64 · Open this page in the manual

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  71. What does the handbook say to use to protect yourself from frostbite and hypothermia when stranded?

    A blue car at the edge of a road, stuck in deep snow piled up around its wheels
    • The seat belt
    • The engine running all night
    • Blankets
    • The heater at full blast all night
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    Correct answer: Blankets

    Use blankets to keep warm and avoid frostbite and hypothermia.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 64 · Open this page in the manual

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  72. In freezing weather, what may happen to your brakes?

    A blue car driving on a snow-covered road with patches of ice, its tire tracks showing behind it
    • They may work better than normal for a while
    • They may fail for several hundred feet, then grab
    • They may stay cool and quiet all winter
    • They may grab at first, then slowly fade away
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    Correct answer: They may fail for several hundred feet, then grab

    In freezing weather, brakes may be ineffective for several hundred feet, then suddenly grab as the friction dries them out.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 64 · Open this page in the manual

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  73. In freezing weather, what can happen if all moving parts freeze solid?

    A blue car driving on a snow-covered road with patches of ice, its tire tracks showing behind it
    • Complete loss of steering only
    • Complete loss of tire pressure
    • Complete loss of headlights
    • Complete loss of brakes
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    Correct answer: Complete loss of brakes

    Frozen moving parts can result in the complete loss of brakes.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 64 · Open this page in the manual

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  74. In freezing weather, what may happen once you apply the brakes?

    A blue car driving on a snow-covered road with patches of ice, its tire tracks showing behind it
    • They may not release
    • They may release too quickly
    • They may become much stronger
    • They may vibrate and then reset
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    Correct answer: They may not release

    Freezing can keep the brakes from releasing after you apply them.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 64 · Open this page in the manual

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  75. How can you help prevent brake problems from occurring in freezing weather?

    A blue car driving on a snow-covered road with patches of ice, its tire tracks showing behind it
    • Never use your brakes in cold weather
    • Press the pedal hard every few minutes
    • Touch your brakes lightly now and then
    • Use only the parking brake while stopped
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Touch your brakes lightly now and then

    Lightly touching the brakes now and then helps prevent freezing problems.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 64 · Open this page in the manual

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  76. What must you do if you are involved in a crash?

    Two cars crashed together at the edge of a road, with a red car behind them and a gray car in the other lane
    • Stop immediately
    • Drive on and report it later
    • Leave if no one is hurt
    • Wait one hour before stopping
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Stop immediately

    The handbook says to stop immediately when you are involved in a crash, because leaving the scene can bring severe penalties.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 65 · Open this page in the manual

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  77. Besides losing your license, what other penalty may apply for not remaining at the scene of a crash in which you were involved?

    • A fine of up to $250 with no jail time at all
    • Jail of up to one year, a fine of up to $2500, or both
    • A jail sentence of up to 30 days and no fine
    • Community service for up to one year, or a fine
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    Correct answer: Jail of up to one year, a fine of up to $2500, or both

    The handbook lists a jail sentence of up to one year, a fine of up to $2500, or both.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 65 · Open this page in the manual

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  78. How is failing to stop at the scene of an injury crash classified?

    • A class B misdemeanor
    • A class C misdemeanor
    • A traffic infraction
    • A third-degree felony
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    Correct answer: A third-degree felony

    Failing to stop at an injury crash is a third-degree felony in Utah.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 65 · Open this page in the manual

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  79. You are required to render reasonable assistance to an injured person in a crash. When must you transport the person, or arrange transport, to a physician or hospital?

    • If treatment is apparently necessary or the person requests it
    • Only when a police officer at the scene orders it
    • Only if the crash happened on a freeway or highway
    • Only if the injured person is a passenger in your car
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    Correct answer: If treatment is apparently necessary or the person requests it

    Reasonable assistance includes transport or arranging it when treatment is apparently necessary or the injured person asks for it.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 65 · Open this page in the manual

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  80. When should you move someone who appears to be seriously injured in a crash?

    Two damaged cars after a collision at the edge of a two-lane road, with an injured person lying on the grass and a bystander kneeling nearby
    • Always, so they are out of the road right away
    • Whenever they ask to be moved to a safer place
    • Only if moving them is necessary to prevent more injury
    • As soon as a bystander offers to help you move them
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    Correct answer: Only if moving them is necessary to prevent more injury

    You should avoid moving a seriously injured person unless that is necessary to prevent further injury.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 65 · Open this page in the manual

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  81. A crash causes only property damage, with no injuries. What does the law allow the operator to do with the vehicle?

    • Leave it in the travel lane until a police officer arrives
    • Move it out of the travel lanes to a shoulder or other suitable spot
    • Leave it where it is and walk away from the scene
    • Drive home and report the crash to police the next day
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    Correct answer: Move it out of the travel lanes to a shoulder or other suitable spot

    In a property-damage-only crash the operator may move the vehicle out of the travel lanes to an adjacent shoulder or other suitable location that does not obstruct traffic.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 65 · Open this page in the manual

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  82. At what amount of total property damage in a crash must you notify law enforcement (911) immediately?

    • At least $500
    • At least $1000
    • At least $5000
    • At least $2500
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    Correct answer: At least $2500

    Utah requires you to notify law enforcement immediately when a crash causes at least $2500 in total property damage (or injuries or death).

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 65 · Open this page in the manual

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  83. A crash causes an injury, but no other driver was involved. Must you notify law enforcement immediately?

    • Yes, the rule applies to all crashes, even with no other driver
    • No, only crashes between two drivers must be reported
    • No, only crashes on a freeway must be reported
    • Yes, but only if the injured person asks you to
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    Correct answer: Yes, the rule applies to all crashes, even with no other driver

    The reporting rule covers all crashes with injuries, death or enough property damage, regardless of whether another driver was involved.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 65 · Open this page in the manual

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  84. Which of these must drivers exchange after a crash?

    • Your Social Security number and your date of birth
    • Your employer's name and the address of your workplace
    • Your insurance information, including the provider's name
    • Your age, height, weight, and eye color
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Your insurance information, including the provider's name

    The handbook lists name and address, vehicle registration number, and insurance information as what must be exchanged.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 65 · Open this page in the manual

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  85. The owner of an unattended vehicle you hit cannot be found. What must you do?

    • Wait at the scene for at least 24 hours before leaving
    • Leave a note with the driver's name, address, and plate number
    • Drive away if the damage to the vehicle looks minor
    • Leave only your phone number under the windshield wiper
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Leave a note with the driver's name, address, and plate number

    If the owner is not available, you leave a note giving the name and address of your vehicle's driver and its plate number.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 65 · Open this page in the manual

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  86. When is the operator of a vehicle exempt from giving the required crash information to the other persons involved?

    • When the other driver was clearly at fault in the crash
    • When the total property damage is less than $2500
    • When the crash happens at night on a quiet street
    • When the operator gives the information to a police officer there
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    Correct answer: When the operator gives the information to a police officer there

    Providing the required information to a police officer at the scene exempts the operator from giving it to the others involved.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 65 · Open this page in the manual

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  87. What does defensive driving involve?

    • Looking for possible crashes and mistakes other drivers may make
    • Driving faster than other traffic to avoid conflicts with it
    • Knowing the rules of the road and nothing more
    • Staying only in the left lane of the road
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    Correct answer: Looking for possible crashes and mistakes other drivers may make

    Defensive driving means watching for possible crashes and for mistakes that other drivers may make.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 65 · Open this page in the manual

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  88. If you experience a vehicle malfunction on the road, what should you do?

    A brown car with steam pouring from its hood on a two-lane road next to a gravel shoulder, with a gray car behind it
    • Stop in your lane so that other drivers can see you
    • Keep driving to the next exit at low speed
    • Pull off the road as far as possible or exit the freeway
    • Stop and stand in the lane to wave traffic by
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    Correct answer: Pull off the road as far as possible or exit the freeway

    The handbook says to pull off as far as possible or leave the freeway entirely, since a damaged tire or rim is better than risking your life.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 66 · Open this page in the manual

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  89. You are off to the side of the road and need help. What does the handbook say to do?

    A maroon car stopped on the right shoulder of a multi-lane highway with its hazard lights flashing, and two cars in the travel lanes
    • Walk along the shoulder to the next exit right away
    • Stay in your vehicle as much as possible and walk little on the road
    • Stand behind your vehicle in the lane to signal to drivers
    • Wait outside the vehicle in the nearest traffic lane
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    Correct answer: Stay in your vehicle as much as possible and walk little on the road

    The handbook says to stay in your vehicle as much as possible and keep walking on the road to a minimum when you are off to the side of the road and need help.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 66 · Open this page in the manual

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  90. If you need assistance and do not have access to a mobile device, what should you do?

    Top view of a road with a dashed yellow center line, white edge lines and grass on both sides. A gray car is stopped on the paved strip beside the right edge line. A white car is in the left lane facing the other way, and the blue car is in the right lane.
    • Flash your high beams at passing traffic
    • Keep your engine revving so others notice you
    • Lay a blanket across the road behind your car
    • Leave the hood up and your hazard lights on
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Leave the hood up and your hazard lights on

    Raising the hood and leaving the hazard lights on tells the traveling public you need assistance.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 66 · Open this page in the manual

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  91. If you need assistance on the road and have a mobile device, whom should you call?

    • The local dispatcher
    • Your car dealer
    • A friend who lives far away
    • The Division of Motor Vehicles
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    Correct answer: The local dispatcher

    The handbook says to use your mobile device to call the local dispatcher if you need assistance.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 66 · Open this page in the manual

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  92. Which of these is one of the handbook's simple rules for preventing vehicle-malfunction emergencies?

    • Keep the tank nearly empty to save weight
    • Carry spare fuel in the passenger area
    • Be sure your vehicle has enough fuel
    • Fill the tank only when the light comes on
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    Correct answer: Be sure your vehicle has enough fuel

    One of the simple rules to prevent vehicle-malfunction emergencies is to be sure the vehicle has enough fuel.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 66 · Open this page in the manual

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  93. What does the handbook recommend you do before a trip to help in an emergency?

    • Drive without stopping until you arrive there
    • Inform others when to expect you at your destination
    • Tell no one so you are not delayed
    • Plan to arrive after dark to avoid traffic
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    Correct answer: Inform others when to expect you at your destination

    The handbook says to inform family members or other persons when to expect you at your destination.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 66 · Open this page in the manual

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  94. Where should you keep an emergency kit with blankets, extra food and water?

    • Under the driver's seat only
    • On the front passenger floor
    • On the roof of your vehicle
    • In the trunk of your vehicle
    Show answer

    Correct answer: In the trunk of your vehicle

    The handbook recommends an emergency kit in the trunk with blankets, extra food and water.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 66 · Open this page in the manual

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  95. According to the handbook, what is the first action for most drivers during an emergency?

    • To stop
    • To speed up
    • To honk the horn
    • To swerve left
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    Correct answer: To stop

    The handbook says that in an emergency the first action for most drivers is to stop.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 66 · Open this page in the manual

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  96. What does a brake warning light tell you?

    A car's instrument panel with a speedometer, a tachometer, a fuel gauge and a row of warning lamps, of which only the red BRAKE lamp is lit.
    • That your brake fluid has just been changed
    • That your parking brake needs adjusting soon
    • That your brakes are not working
    • That your tires are low on air
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    Correct answer: That your brakes are not working

    The handbook says a brake warning light tells you that your brakes are not working.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 66 · Open this page in the manual

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  97. What should you do if you see the brake warning light?

    A car's instrument panel with a speedometer, a tachometer, a fuel gauge and a row of warning lamps, of which only the red BRAKE lamp is lit.
    • Drive carefully to the nearest exit
    • Do not drive
    • Keep driving at a low speed
    • Drive only at night when traffic is light
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    Correct answer: Do not drive

    The handbook says not to drive if you see the brake warning light.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 66 · Open this page in the manual

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  98. If your brakes stop working while you are driving, what should you use?

    • The turn signal
    • The accelerator pedal
    • Reverse gear
    • The parking brake
    Show answer

    Correct answer: The parking brake

    The handbook tells you to use the parking brake if the brakes stop working.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 66 · Open this page in the manual

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  99. How should you apply the parking brake when your regular brakes fail?

    • Slowly, to avoid locking the rear wheels
    • Quickly and as hard as possible
    • In short, rapid pumps
    • Only after you turn off the engine
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    Correct answer: Slowly, to avoid locking the rear wheels

    Applying the parking brake slowly keeps the rear wheels from locking.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 66 · Open this page in the manual

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  100. While using the parking brake because your brakes failed, what should you be ready to do?

    • Shift into reverse
    • Turn the steering wheel hard
    • Release the brake if you start to skid
    • Pull the brake harder if you skid
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Release the brake if you start to skid

    If the vehicle starts to skid, you should be ready to release the parking brake.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 66 · Open this page in the manual

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  101. What should you do if the parking brake also fails?

    • Keep driving slowly until you reach a repair shop
    • Turn off the engine and look for a safe place to stop
    • Shift into reverse and back up slowly
    • Press the brake pedal and the gas pedal together
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    Correct answer: Turn off the engine and look for a safe place to stop

    If the parking brake fails, turn off the engine and stop well off the roadway, because you must not drive without brakes.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 67 · Open this page in the manual

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  102. What does ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) help you do?

    A car's driver footwell with two pedals: a wide brake pedal and a narrower gas pedal
    • Stop in a shorter distance than any other system
    • Brake without pressing the pedal
    • Steer without holding the steering wheel
    • Stop without skidding and keep steering control
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Stop without skidding and keep steering control

    The handbook says ABS helps you stop without skidding and helps keep steering control.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 67 · Open this page in the manual

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  103. How do you use ABS when you must stop quickly?

    A car's driver footwell with two pedals: a wide brake pedal and a narrower gas pedal
    • Press the brake pedal as hard as possible
    • Pump the brake pedal quickly
    • Tap the brake pedal and release it
    • Press lightly and slowly increase the force
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    Correct answer: Press the brake pedal as hard as possible

    ABS only works if you stay on the brake pedal, so you press hard and keep applying pressure.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 67 · Open this page in the manual

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  104. What is normal when ABS is working?

    A car's driver footwell with two pedals: a wide brake pedal and a narrower gas pedal
    • The steering wheel will lock until you release the pedal
    • The brakes will stop working for a moment
    • The pedal may vibrate and you may hear a clicking noise
    • The vehicle can no longer be steered at all
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    Correct answer: The pedal may vibrate and you may hear a clicking noise

    A vibrating pedal and a clicking noise are normal, and you can still steer with ABS on.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 67 · Open this page in the manual

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  105. If your vehicle does not have ABS, where does the handbook tell you to look for how to use the brakes?

    • On the dashboard warning label
    • In your vehicle's owner's manual
    • In the Utah Driver Handbook index
    • On the inside of the driver's door
    Show answer

    Correct answer: In your vehicle's owner's manual

    The handbook refers drivers without ABS to their vehicle's owner's manual for how to use the brakes.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 67 · Open this page in the manual

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  106. Why must you make sure other drivers can see your disabled vehicle?

    A green car stopped in the right lane of a multi-lane highway with steam pouring from under its hood, and cars behind it
    • Disabled vehicles can be towed only when other drivers see them
    • Drivers are required to stop beside any disabled vehicle
    • Insurance pays more when a disabled vehicle is seen
    • Drivers often do not see a disabled vehicle until it is too late
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    Correct answer: Drivers often do not see a disabled vehicle until it is too late

    Drivers who fail to notice a disabled vehicle in time cause crashes, so you must make it visible.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 67 · Open this page in the manual

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  107. If your vehicle breaks down, you attach something to the antenna or door handle. What color should it be?

    Top view of a road with a dashed yellow center line, white edge lines and grass on both sides. A gray car is stopped on the paved strip beside the right edge line. A white car is in the left lane facing the other way, and the blue car is in the right lane.
    • White or orange
    • Yellow or green
    • Black or brown
    • Blue or purple
    Show answer

    Correct answer: White or orange

    The handbook says to attach something white or orange to the antenna or door handle.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 67 · Open this page in the manual

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  108. If your vehicle breaks down, how far behind it should you put emergency flares or triangles?

    Top view of a road with a dashed yellow center line, white edge lines and grass on both sides. A gray car is stopped on the paved strip beside the right edge line. A white car is in the left lane facing the other way, and the blue car is in the right lane.
    • 25 to 50 feet
    • 500 to 600 feet
    • 200 to 300 feet
    • 1,000 to 1,500 feet
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    Correct answer: 200 to 300 feet

    Flares or triangles 200 to 300 feet behind the vehicle give other drivers time to change lanes or slow down.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 67 · Open this page in the manual

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  109. Whom should you call about a breakdown, according to the handbook?

    • The Driver License Division
    • Law enforcement (911)
    • Your insurance agent only
    • The Division of Motor Vehicles
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Law enforcement (911)

    The handbook lists calling law enforcement (911) about the breakdown as one of the steps.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 67 · Open this page in the manual

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  110. What should you do right away with your vehicle if you have a breakdown?

    A green car stopped in the right lane of a multi-lane highway with steam pouring from under its hood, and cars behind it
    • Leave it in the lane with the engine running
    • Leave it in the lane and walk to safety
    • Move it only if a police officer asks you to
    • Get it off the roadway and away from traffic
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    Correct answer: Get it off the roadway and away from traffic

    The first step after a breakdown is to get the vehicle off the roadway and away from traffic.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 67 · Open this page in the manual

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  111. The engine shuts off while you are driving. What is true about the steering wheel?

    • It may be hard to turn, but you can turn it
    • It locks and cannot be turned
    • It turns more easily than usual
    • It turns only after the engine is restarted
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    Correct answer: It may be hard to turn, but you can turn it

    After a power failure the steering wheel may be hard to turn, but you can still turn it, so you keep a firm grip.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 67 · Open this page in the manual

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  112. After a power failure you pull off the road and the engine will not restart. What should you do?

    Top view of a road with a dashed yellow center line, white edge lines and grass on both sides. A gray car is stopped on the paved strip beside the right edge line. A white car is in the left lane facing the other way, and the blue car is in the right lane.
    • Wait with the hood closed and the emergency flashers off
    • Keep trying to restart the engine until it starts
    • Raise the hood, turn on the emergency flashers, call for help
    • Lock the doors and wait without any signals
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Raise the hood, turn on the emergency flashers, call for help

    If the engine will not start, you raise the hood, turn on the emergency flashers, and call for help.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 67 · Open this page in the manual

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  113. How should you grip the steering wheel to quickly steer around a hazard?

    A steering wheel seen from the driver's seat, with the numbers 1 to 12 of a clock face placed around its rim
    • With one hand on the top of the wheel
    • With a good grip using both hands
    • With your palms resting on the rim
    • With two fingers on the lower rim
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    Correct answer: With a good grip using both hands

    To swerve safely, you need a good grip with both hands on the steering wheel.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 67 · Open this page in the manual

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  114. After you have steered around a hazard, what should you do?

    • Brake hard to stop at once
    • Keep going in the same direction
    • Speed up to leave the hazard behind
    • Straighten your vehicle and slow down
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Straighten your vehicle and slow down

    Once the hazard is missed, you straighten the vehicle and slow down.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 67 · Open this page in the manual

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  115. If your vehicle is speeding out of control because the gas pedal is stuck, what should you do first?

    A car's driver footwell with two pedals: a wide brake pedal and a narrower gas pedal
    • Shift to neutral
    • Shift to park
    • Switch off the ignition and coast
    • Press the gas pedal repeatedly
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Shift to neutral

    With a stuck gas pedal, you shift to neutral, then look for a safe place to pull off, steer smoothly and brake gently.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 67 · Open this page in the manual

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  116. If a front tire blows out, which way will your vehicle pull?

    A blue car with a shredded front tire and pieces of rubber flying off it, with a white car in the next lane
    • Hard away from the blown tire
    • Straight ahead with no pull
    • Hard toward the blown tire
    • Toward the opposite side of the vehicle
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    Correct answer: Hard toward the blown tire

    The vehicle pulls hard toward the blown tire, and you must not slam on the brakes.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 67 · Open this page in the manual

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  117. What should you not do if a front tire blows out?

    A blue car with a shredded front tire and pieces of rubber flying off it, with a white car in the next lane
    • Hold the steering wheel firmly
    • Slam on the brakes
    • Take your foot off the gas pedal
    • Turn on the emergency flashers
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Slam on the brakes

    The handbook says not to slam on the brakes after a front tire blowout.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 67 · Open this page in the manual

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  118. What will your vehicle do if a rear tire blows out?

    A blue car drives in the right lane of a highway as its right rear tire blows out, throwing off pieces of rubber, with a white car behind in the left lane.
    • Pull hard toward the opposite side of the road
    • Speed up and steer itself straight ahead
    • Lift and slide sideways with no warning
    • Wobble, shake, and pull toward the blown tire
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Wobble, shake, and pull toward the blown tire

    A rear blowout makes the vehicle wobble, shake and pull toward the blown tire.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 67 · Open this page in the manual

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  119. What should you do if a tire goes flat while you are driving?

    A blue car with a shredded front tire and pieces of rubber flying off it, with a white car in the next lane
    • Grip the wheel firmly, steer straight, slow gradually, and do not brake
    • Brake hard and steer toward the shoulder as quickly as you can
    • Press the gas pedal to keep control of the vehicle
    • Turn off the engine and brake as hard as you can
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    Correct answer: Grip the wheel firmly, steer straight, slow gradually, and do not brake

    For a flat tire you steer straight, slow gradually and take your foot off the gas, and you do not brake.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 67 · Open this page in the manual

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  120. After a tire problem, when should you brake and where should you not stop?

    A blue car with a shredded front tire and pieces of rubber flying off it, with a white car in the next lane
    • Brake hard to stop as quickly as possible on the road
    • Speed up and stop on the road after the tire is fixed
    • Brake gently only if you must, and do not stop on the road
    • Stop on the road so other drivers can see you
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    Correct answer: Brake gently only if you must, and do not stop on the road

    Let the vehicle slow down, brake gently only if you must, and pull off to a safe, level spot rather than stopping on the road.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 67 · Open this page in the manual

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  121. What should you do if your wheels drop off the paved road surface?

    A blue car with its right wheels off the pavement on a gravel shoulder, and a white car in the other lane
    • Brake hard and turn sharply back onto the pavement
    • Slow down gradually and then turn back onto the roadway
    • Speed up to climb back onto the road
    • Turn sharply back onto the road before slowing
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Slow down gradually and then turn back onto the roadway

    Drop-offs cause crashes unless you handle them right: do not panic, slow down gradually, then turn back onto the roadway.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 68 · Open this page in the manual

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  122. Which of these may NOT receive a copy of a crash report?

    • A witness to the crash
    • An attorney
    • A licensed private investigator
    • An insurance company
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    Correct answer: A witness to the crash

    Crash reports can go to persons involved in the crash, excluding witnesses, and to others the law lists.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 69 · Open this page in the manual

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  123. Which information may be released to the news media about a crash?

    • The driver's exact home street address
    • The driver's license number
    • The location and description of the crash
    • The driver's phone number
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    Correct answer: The location and description of the crash

    Information to the media is limited to name, age, sex, city of residence, vehicle make and model, and the location and description of the crash.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 69 · Open this page in the manual

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  124. A disabled vehicle must display warning devices if it is at least how wide or how long?

    • 80 inches wide or 30 feet long
    • 70 inches wide or 25 feet long
    • 90 inches wide or 35 feet long
    • 96 inches wide or 40 feet long
    Show answer

    Correct answer: 80 inches wide or 30 feet long

    Warning devices are required when a vehicle at least 80 inches wide or 30 feet long is disabled or stopped along the road for more than 10 minutes.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 93 · Open this page in the manual

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  125. Warning devices must be displayed when a large vehicle is disabled or stopped along the road for more than how long?

    • 5 minutes
    • 15 minutes
    • 10 minutes
    • 30 minutes
    Show answer

    Correct answer: 10 minutes

    The requirement applies once the vehicle has been disabled or stopped along the road for more than 10 minutes.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 93 · Open this page in the manual

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  126. In which situation are warning devices not required?

    • When you are stopped on the shoulder waiting for a tow truck
    • When you are lawfully picking up or letting off passengers
    • When your vehicle is disabled and it is raining hard
    • When you have stopped to rest for more than 10 minutes
    Show answer

    Correct answer: When you are lawfully picking up or letting off passengers

    The handbook lists lawfully picking up or letting off passengers as one case where warning devices are not required.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 93 · Open this page in the manual

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  127. In an emergency, what is the first of the two simple steps for placing warning devices?

    • Place a flare on the roof of the vehicle to be seen from far away
    • Place a device 200 feet behind the vehicle before anything else
    • Wait 10 minutes to see if help arrives before placing any device
    • Place a device to the side of the vehicle toward the nearest oncoming traffic
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    Correct answer: Place a device to the side of the vehicle toward the nearest oncoming traffic

    First you immediately place a flare, lighted fuse, lantern, or reflector to the side of the vehicle, in the direction of the nearest oncoming traffic.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 93 · Open this page in the manual

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  128. How far in front of and behind your vehicle do you place flares, electric lights, or reflectors?

    • 100 feet
    • 50 feet
    • 150 feet
    • 300 feet
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    Correct answer: 100 feet

    After the first device, you place flares, lights, or reflectors 100 feet to the front and to the rear of the vehicle.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 93 · Open this page in the manual

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  129. A warning device on the traffic side of your vehicle must be at least how far from the rear of the vehicle?

    • 5 feet
    • 25 feet
    • 10 feet
    • 50 feet
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    Correct answer: 10 feet

    A device is also placed on the traffic side of, and not less than 10 feet from, the rear of your vehicle.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 93 · Open this page in the manual

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  130. Which vehicles may not carry flares and fuses?

    • Vehicles that are towing another vehicle with a chain or cable
    • Vehicles transporting explosives, flammable liquids, or compressed gas
    • Vehicles transporting passengers for hire across state lines
    • Vehicles hauling heavy loads of sand, gravel, or farm produce
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    Correct answer: Vehicles transporting explosives, flammable liquids, or compressed gas

    Flares and fuses may not be carried in vehicles that transport explosives, flammable liquids, or compressed gas.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 93 · Open this page in the manual

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  131. On a one-way street, how far to the rear should the rear flag be placed?

    • 150 feet
    • 300 feet
    • 400 feet
    • 200 feet
    Show answer

    Correct answer: 200 feet

    On a one-way street the rear flag goes 200 feet to the rear.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 93 · Open this page in the manual

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  132. Warning devices need not be displayed if sufficient light reveals persons or vehicles from what distance?

    • 1,000 feet
    • 250 feet
    • 750 feet
    • 2,000 feet
    Show answer

    Correct answer: 1,000 feet

    If there is enough light for persons or vehicles to be seen from 1,000 feet, warning devices need not be displayed.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 93 · Open this page in the manual

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  133. Your vehicle breaks down close to a curve or hilltop that blocks the view. At most, how far from the vehicle may the warning device in that direction be placed?

    Top view of a road curving to the right with double yellow lines, grass on the left and a rocky hillside with trees on the right. A maroon car with orange lamps lit at all four corners is on the paved edge beside the white line; a white car travels up the right lane.
    • 200 feet
    • 750 feet
    • 500 feet
    • 1,000 feet
    Show answer

    Correct answer: 500 feet

    The device must give ample warning to approaching motorists, but it may not be placed more than 500 feet from the vehicle.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 93 · Open this page in the manual

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  134. Where do you place warning devices if your vehicle is entirely off the road?

    • On the shoulder, as close as possible to the road surface
    • In the center of the nearest traffic lane
    • On the shoulder, as far from the road surface as possible
    • On the roof of your vehicle
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    Correct answer: On the shoulder, as close as possible to the road surface

    A vehicle that is completely off the road has its devices placed on the shoulder as close as possible to the road surface.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 93 · Open this page in the manual

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  135. How should you handle a lighted flare or fuse?

    • Hold it close to your body so it stays steady
    • Hold it directly in front of your face to watch it burn
    • Keep the lighted end well away from your face and eyes
    • Hold it against your vehicle to keep it in place
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    Correct answer: Keep the lighted end well away from your face and eyes

    The lighted end must be kept well away from the face and eyes because fuses especially can cause nasty burns.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 94 · Open this page in the manual

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  136. What does the handbook say about attaching a flare or fuse to your vehicle?

    • It is allowed if the vehicle is stopped off the road
    • It is hazardous and also illegal
    • It is allowed only at night
    • It is legal but hazardous
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    Correct answer: It is hazardous and also illegal

    Attaching a flare or fuse to your vehicle is both hazardous and illegal.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 94 · Open this page in the manual

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  137. Where should burning flares or fuses be kept?

    • Directly beside the fuel tank
    • Next to the rear tires
    • Under the hood of the vehicle
    • Away from fuel leakages and spills
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Away from fuel leakages and spills

    Burning flares or fuses must be kept away from fuel leaks and spills to avoid starting a fire.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 94 · Open this page in the manual

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  138. What should you do frequently to decrease the chance of a tire fire?

    • Check tires and brakes for unusual heat
    • Wash the tires and rims with water
    • Reduce tire pressure to cool the tires
    • Drive with the parking brake slightly applied
    Show answer

    Correct answer: Check tires and brakes for unusual heat

    Checking tires and brakes often for unusual heat helps you catch a problem before it causes a tire fire.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 94 · Open this page in the manual

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  139. What can result from driving for a long time on a soft or flat tire, or with a dragging brake?

    • A stronger grip on the road surface
    • Lower temperatures in the wheel area
    • Heat buildup that can cause a tire fire
    • Extra wear only on the steering linkage
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    Correct answer: Heat buildup that can cause a tire fire

    Driving on a soft or flat tire or with a dragging brake can build up heat and cause a tire fire.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 94 · Open this page in the manual

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  140. What should you do about a hot tire?

    • Continue driving and check the tire at your next planned stop
    • Stay with the vehicle until the tire is cool or change it
    • Drive faster so air flow cools the tire
    • Leave the vehicle and return when the tire is cool
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    Correct answer: Stay with the vehicle until the tire is cool or change it

    A hot tire must never be ignored: either stay with the vehicle until the tire cools or change the tire.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 94 · Open this page in the manual

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  141. To help avoid heat problems and tire fires, what should you always do before moving the vehicle?

    • Set the parking brake
    • Check the oil level
    • Turn on the hazard lights
    • Release the parking brake
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    Correct answer: Release the parking brake

    Always releasing the parking brake before moving the vehicle is one of the habits that helps prevent a tire fire.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 94 · Open this page in the manual

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  142. Which condition makes the odds of a fire very high?

    • Dual tires that are partially deflated
    • Tires inflated to the recommended pressure
    • Tires that are cold after a long rest
    • A parking brake that is fully released
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    Correct answer: Dual tires that are partially deflated

    Dragging or overheating brakes, leaking oil seals, or partially deflated dual tires make a fire very likely.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 94 · Open this page in the manual

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  143. What is probably the best remedy for a tire fire?

    Top view of a road with a solid yellow left edge line, a dashed white lane line and a wide gray strip on the right. A white car is in the lane. A red truck with a long gray trailer is stopped on it with orange lamps lit; gray smoke drifts from it and an orange flame burns at one trailer wheel.
    • A fire extinguisher aimed at the tire
    • Waiting for the tire to burn out
    • An ample water supply
    • Driving faster to cool the tire
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    Correct answer: An ample water supply

    The handbook says plenty of water is probably the best remedy for a tire fire, and you should get to a fire station if you can.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 94 · Open this page in the manual

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  144. What does the handbook say about using fire extinguishers on a tire fire?

    Top view of a road with a solid yellow left edge line, a dashed white lane line and a wide gray strip on the right. A white car is in the lane. A red truck with a long gray trailer is stopped on it with orange lamps lit; gray smoke drifts from it and an orange flame burns at one trailer wheel.
    • They are the best remedy
    • They are usually not very practical
    • They work better than water
    • They should be emptied quickly onto the tire
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    Correct answer: They are usually not very practical

    For a tire fire, fire extinguishers are usually not very practical.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 94 · Open this page in the manual

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  145. What can shoveling dirt on a burning tire sometimes do?

    Top view of a road with a solid yellow left edge line, a dashed white lane line and a wide gray strip on the right. A white car is in the lane. A red truck with a long gray trailer is stopped on it with orange lamps lit; gray smoke drifts from it and an orange flame burns at one trailer wheel.
    • Put the fire out completely and permanently
    • Make the fire spread to the vehicle
    • Keep the tire on the rim until you find water
    • Slow the fire enough to let you get the tire off
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    Correct answer: Slow the fire enough to let you get the tire off

    Dirt can sometimes slow a tire fire enough for you to remove the tire.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 94 · Open this page in the manual

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  146. You cannot get a burning tire off. What does the handbook say to try?

    • Drive until the tire burns off the rim or you reach a good water source
    • Park and wait beside the road until the fire goes out on its own
    • Stay parked and cover the tire with a blanket until help arrives
    • Drive straight to the nearest parking lot and shut off the engine
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    Correct answer: Drive until the tire burns off the rim or you reach a good water source

    Driving on until the tire burns off the rim or you reach water is better than sitting and waiting, because the vehicle will probably burn up.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 94 · Open this page in the manual

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  147. As a last resort in a tire fire, what should you do?

    Top view of a road with a solid yellow left edge line, a dashed white lane line and a wide gray strip on the right. A white car is in the lane. A red truck with a long gray trailer is stopped on it with orange lamps lit; gray smoke drifts from it and an orange flame burns at one trailer wheel.
    • Disconnect the battery
    • Jack up the vehicle
    • Drop your trailer
    • Cut the tire loose
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    Correct answer: Drop your trailer

    Dropping the trailer saves at least one of the two units.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 94 · Open this page in the manual

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  148. How should you use the limited contents of a fire extinguisher?

    A car stopped on the shoulder with flames and black smoke coming from under its hood, and a white car in the travel lane
    • Empty it quickly in one long burst
    • Aim carefully so every burst counts
    • Spray widely to cover the whole fire
    • Hold it high and spray in a wide arc
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    Correct answer: Aim carefully so every burst counts

    The contents of an extinguisher are limited, so you should aim carefully and not waste them.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 94 · Open this page in the manual

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  149. When fighting a fire, where should the wind be?

    A car stopped on the shoulder with flames and black smoke coming from under its hood, and a white car in the travel lane
    • In front of you
    • At your left side
    • It makes no difference
    • At your back
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    Correct answer: At your back

    Fighting a fire with the wind at your back makes an extinguisher more effective and keeps poisonous or caustic gases out of your face.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 94 · Open this page in the manual

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  150. What happens if you fight a gasoline or oil fire with water?

    A car stopped on the shoulder with flames and black smoke coming from under its hood, and a white car in the travel lane
    • It will only spread the fire
    • It will cool the fuel and put out the fire
    • It will smother the flames quickly
    • It will make the fire burn out sooner
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    Correct answer: It will only spread the fire

    Water spreads a gasoline or oil fire instead of putting it out, so you need to know the different types of fires.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 94 · Open this page in the manual

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