Utah: Emergencies and crashes — Winter Survival Kit, Stranded, Freezing Brakes Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What should you do with the emergency survival kit in your vehicle?” · “Which of these does the handbook list as a supply for an emergency survival kit?”
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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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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 (Manual page 63)
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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 (Manual page 63)
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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 (Manual page 63)
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If you become stranded while traveling in cold weather, what should you do?
- 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 (Manual page 63)
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When may you leave your vehicle if you are stranded in cold weather?
- 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 (Manual page 63)
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According to the handbook, when do most deaths occur for people stranded in cold weather?
- 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 (Manual page 63)
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If you become stranded in cold weather, which lights should you turn on?
- 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 (Manual page 63)
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If you are stranded in cold weather, how many flares should you light to attract attention?
- 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 (Manual page 63)
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If you are stranded in cold weather, what should you hang from your driver-side window, mirror or door handle?
- A dark blanket
- A set of keys
- A folded paper road map
- A brightly colored cloth
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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 (Manual page 63)
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If you are stranded in cold weather, what should you keep clear of snow and debris?
- 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 (Manual page 63)
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When stranded in cold weather, how should you use the engine and heater?
- 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 (Manual page 63)
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When stranded in cold weather, about how long is running the engine each hour recommended?
- 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 (Manual page 63)
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When stranded in an idling vehicle in frigid temperatures, what should you do with the windows?
- 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 (Manual page 64)
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If several people are stranded in a vehicle in cold weather, how many should stay awake?
- 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 (Manual page 64)
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What does the handbook say to use to protect yourself from frostbite and hypothermia when stranded?
- 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 (Manual page 64)
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In freezing weather, what may happen to your brakes?
- 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 (Manual page 64)
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In freezing weather, what can happen if all moving parts freeze solid?
- 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 (Manual page 64)
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In freezing weather, what may happen once you apply the brakes?
- 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 (Manual page 64)
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How can you help prevent brake problems from occurring in freezing weather?
- 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
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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 (Manual page 64)