Questions and Answers
What is the Assumption of Financial Responsibility?
What are blind spots?
The area of roadway that can't be seen with mirrors while operating a vehicle.
What does cancellation mean in regard to a driver's license?
Termination of a license issued through error, fraud, or upon application for state issued license or ID card.
What defines careless driving?
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What is a Commercial Driver License?
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Head check means to turn your head and look to the left or right checking for traffic which can't be seen in a mirror.
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You may keep your out-of-state license when applying for a Utah license.
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What tests can third party testers administer?
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If you are 19 years of age or older and never had a license, you do not have to take a driver education course.
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If you are 17 years of age or younger, you need to hold a learner permit for 9 months.
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A Utah driver license will expire after _____ years.
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You may renew your driver license _____ months before it expires.
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When driving on long trips, you should plan on stopping every 2 hours and take a break.
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Listening to the radio is a good way to help you stay awake when driving at night.
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You may talk on the phone while driving.
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Children 10 years of age must be properly restrained in a car seat.
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It is an infraction to smoke with passengers in the car younger than _____ years of age.
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An airbag operates at a speed of up to 200 mph or at a blink of an eye.
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What is the speed limit when passing a school building or grounds during school recess?
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What is the speed limit in any business or residential area?
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What is the speed limit on major highways, as posted?
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What is the speed limit on rural interstate highways?
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When should you signal?
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For best steering control you should use the push-pull method.
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On a vehicle with an automatic transmission, the transmission must be in (P) Park for the vehicle to start.
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What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
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What does a flashing yellow arrow indicate?
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What does a flashing red traffic light require you to do?
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Study Notes
Driver License Terms and Definitions
- Assumption of Financial Responsibility: An adult assumes liability for civil damages caused by a minor driving a vehicle.
- Blind Spots: Areas around a vehicle not visible in mirrors while driving.
- Cancellation: Termination of a vehicle license due to error, fraud, or withdrawal of necessary consent.
- Careless Driving: Engaging in two or more traffic violations continuously or being distracted by non-driving activities while driving.
Types of Licenses
- Commercial Driver License: Required for vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs or more, carrying 16+ passengers, hazardous materials, or school buses.
License Denominations and Renewals
- Denied: Temporary withdrawal of driving privileges until compliance with regulations.
- License Expiration: A Utah driver’s license expires after 5 years.
- Renewal Window: Drivers can renew their license up to 6 months before expiration.
Driving Regulations and Safety
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Driver Age Rules:
- No driver education course is required if 19 years or older and never licensed.
- Learner's permit is not needed for those 17 and younger for 9 months.
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Driving Breaks: Recommended to stop every 2 hours on long trips for safety.
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In-Car Distractions: Avoid distractions; only accept phone conversations while driving according to current laws.
Child Safety and Vehicle Operations
- Child Restraint: Children aged 10 and younger must be properly secured in a car seat.
- Smoking Regulations: It is illegal to smoke with passengers under the age of 15 in the vehicle.
Traffic Signals and Controls
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Traffic Light Meanings:
- Flashing Yellow: Proceed with caution; be ready to stop.
- Flashing Yellow Arrow: Turns are allowed, yield to oncoming traffic.
- Flashing Red: Full stop before proceeding into an intersection.
Speed Limits
- School Zones: 20 miles per hour when children are present.
- Business/Residential Areas: 25 miles per hour limit.
- Major Highways: 55 miles per hour, adjust as posted.
- Rural Interstate Highways: Speed limits can range from 65 to 80 miles per hour.
Driving Techniques
- Steering Control: Use the push-pull method for better steering control.
- Vehicle Start-Up: Vehicles with automatic transmission must be in Park (P) to start.
Road Signs/Warnings
- Traffic ahead: Look out for upcoming intersections, side roads, T-intersections, no passing zones, and curvy roads.
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Test your knowledge of key terms from the Utah Driver License Handbook with this practice quiz. This quiz covers important concepts like financial responsibility and blind spots that every driver should understand. Prepare yourself for the road ahead!
