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Utah Permit Test: Emergencies Practice Questions
Skids, breakdowns, brake failure and what to do after a problem.
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Question 1
How much moving water can carry away most vehicles, including SUVs?
Only water over the roof
Two feet
Two inches
Six feet
Correct answer: Two feet
Six inches of water reaches the bottom of most cars; two feet of moving water can carry away most vehicles.
Source: Section 11: Distractions and Driving Challenges β E. Flooding
Question 2
Your car goes into water. About how long will it float?
30 to 60 seconds
It sinks instantly
10 to 15 minutes
Several hours
Correct answer: 30 to 60 seconds
A vehicle floats on the surface for only 30 to 60 seconds; remove your belt, lower the window and get out immediately.
Source: Section 11: Distractions and Driving Challenges β N. Vehicle Submerged Underwater
Question 3
Your brakes fail. What should you use?
Reverse gear
The parking brake, applied slowly
Turn the engine off immediately while still at speed
The horn only
Correct answer: The parking brake, applied slowly
Use the parking brake, applying it slowly to avoid locking the rear wheels, and be ready to release it if you skid.
Source: Section 12: Crashes and Insurance β B. Emergencies and Avoiding Crashes
Question 4
How do you use ABS brakes in an emergency?
Use the parking brake
Pump them quickly several times a second
Press hard and stay on the pedal
Tap lightly
Correct answer: Press hard and stay on the pedal
Press the brake pedal as hard as possible and keep pressure; ABS only works if you stay on the pedal, and you can still steer.
Source: Section 12: Crashes and Insurance β B. Emergencies and Avoiding Crashes
Question 5
After a breakdown, how far behind your vehicle should you place flares or triangles?
50 feet
10 to 20 feet
One mile
200 to 300 feet
Correct answer: 200 to 300 feet
Put emergency flares or triangles 200 to 300 feet behind your vehicle so drivers have time to change lanes or slow down.
Source: Section 12: Crashes and Insurance β B. Emergencies and Avoiding Crashes
Question 6
A front tire blows out. What will the car do, and what should you avoid?
Speed up on its own
Pull away from the blown tire; brake hard right away
Nothing changes
Pull toward the blown tire; don't slam the brakes
Correct answer: Pull toward the blown tire; don't slam the brakes
A front blowout makes the car pull hard toward the blown tire; grip the wheel, steer straight and don't slam on the brakes.
Source: Section 12: Crashes and Insurance β B. Emergencies and Avoiding Crashes
Question 7
Your gas pedal sticks and the car speeds out of control. What should you do?
Turn the key to the lock position right away
Shift to neutral and pull off safely
Jump out
Pump the gas
Correct answer: Shift to neutral and pull off safely
If the vehicle is speeding out of control, shift to neutral, steer smoothly, brake gently and pull off the road.
Source: Section 12: Crashes and Insurance β B. Emergencies and Avoiding Crashes
Question 8
Your wheels drop off the pavement edge. What should you do?
Brake hard
Speed up
Slow down gradually, then turn back on
Jerk the wheel hard right away to get back on
Correct answer: Slow down gradually, then turn back on
Don't panic: slow down gradually and then turn back onto the roadway.
Source: Section 12: Crashes and Insurance β B. Emergencies and Avoiding Crashes
Question 9
If your vehicle malfunctions on the freeway, what does the handbook recommend?
Pull off as far as possible or exit completely
Walk along the road to find help as soon as possible
Stop in your lane
Fix it in the travel lane
Correct answer: Pull off as far as possible or exit completely
Pull off as far as possible or exit the freeway; a shredded tire or bent rim is better than risking your life.
Source: Section 12: Crashes and Insurance β B. Emergencies and Avoiding Crashes
Question 10
Your vehicle stalls on a railroad crossing and a train is coming. What should you do?
Push the car
Stay inside and restart
Run straight away from the train down the tracks
Get everyone out and move toward the train at an angle away
Correct answer: Get everyone out and move toward the train at an angle away
Get everyone out; if a train is coming, run toward the approaching train at an angle away from the tracks to avoid flying debris.
Source: Section 14: Sharing the Road β L. Trains and Railroad Crossings
Question 11
You're stranded in a snowstorm. What does the handbook advise?
Run the engine nonstop
Sleep with all windows closed
Stay with your vehicle
Walk to find help
Correct answer: Stay with your vehicle
Stay with your vehicle unless you know exactly where help is; most deaths happen when people leave, get lost and suffer exposure.
Source: Section 11: Distractions and Driving Challenges β O. Weather
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