Utah: Emergencies and crashes — Hot Weather and Winter Driving Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “When driving in very hot weather, how often should you inspect your tires?” · “Which season does the handbook call the most challenging driving season?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Utah Driver Handbook" (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), Utah Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division.
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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 (Manual page 62)
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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 (Manual page 62)
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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 (Manual page 63)
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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 (Manual page 63)
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If your temperature gauge goes above the highest safe temperature, what should you do?
- 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 (Manual page 63)
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Why should you use caution when you see tar bleeding to the road surface in hot weather?
- 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 (Manual page 63)
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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 (Manual page 63)
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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 (Manual page 63)
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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 (Manual page 63)
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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 (Manual page 63)
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During ice or snowstorms, especially when a weather advisory is issued, when should you drive?
- 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 (Manual page 63)
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If you must drive in an ice or snowstorm, what should you clear of ice and snow first?
- 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 (Manual page 63)
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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 (Manual page 63)
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Even if your vehicle has good traction in ice and snow, how should you drive?
- 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 (Manual page 63)
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When sleet, freezing rain or snow starts to fall, which road areas are likely to freeze first?
- 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 (Manual page 63)
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After road crews have cleared the roadways, what should you be aware of?
- 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 (Manual page 63)