Wasatch High Driver Education

NAME: ______PERIOD: ______

WASATCH HIGH DRIVER EDUCATION

HANDBOOK ASSIGNMENT

CHAPTERS 1 & 2

1.Define License.

2.Define Suspension.

3.Define Revocation.

4.Define CDL.

5.Define the following:

A. Learner Permit:

B. Class “D” Operators License:

C. Motorcycle Endorsement:

D. Restricted License:

E. Provisional License:

6. Define Drivers License Compact:

7. To get an original operators license, you must be ______years old, and have completed an approved ______.

8. How old must you be to get: (A) Operator’s License (B) IntrastateCDL License. (C) Interstate CDL License.

A.______B.______C.______

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Who can sign for you to get your original license? (List Four)

How long do you have from the date of application to pass the written and driving exams?

What four things must you pass to get your original license?

1.2.

3.4.

12. When will your License expire? ______

13. What is?

A. Provisional License?

B. What is the major difference between a Provisional License and a Regular Operators License?

14. How do you obtain a Duplicate License if your Original License is lost?

A.B.

15. What are the costs of the following Licenses and Endorsements?

1. Original License under age 21:______2. License Renewal if over age 21:______

3. CDL (Both written and skill) ______4. Motorcycle Endorsement: ______

5. Duplicate if lost or destroyed: ______6. Learner Permit App.: ______

7. Reinstatement for violations: ______8. Reinstatement for Alcohol: ______

16. When can you renew your license?

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17. If you are from out of state, how many months can you drive in Utah before you have to get a Utah License? ______.

18. List the (8) conditions under which you may not be issued a Utah Drivers License.

1.2.

3.4.

5.6.

7.8.

19. How soon after you move must you notify the Division of a Change of Address?______

20. What are the (9) steps to receive your Utah License?

1.2.

3.4.

5.6.

7.8.

21. A person younger than 17 years of age may not operate a motor vehicle between the hours of:

______- ______. List the (5) exceptions.

1.4.

2.5.

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CHAPTER 3

1. Define the “Basic Speed Law”?

2. List the Ten Times you must never pass on the left of another vehicle.

1.2.

3.4.

5.6.

7.8.

9.10.

3. List the Five Times you must signal.

1.2.

3.4.

4. What is the Speed Limit for the following areas?

1. School in Session. ______2. Residential Area. ______

3. Heber Business District. ______4.Major Highways. ______

5. Maximum speed Urban Freeway. ______6. Maximum Speed Rural Freeway.____/_____

5. The Law requires you to slow down on eight occasions. List the eight.

1.2.

3.4.

5.6.

7.8.

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6. Explain when the Law requires you to Signal? ______

7. How many seconds should you signal your intentions? ______

8. How many feet should you signal your intentions? ______

9. Draw arrows representing the hand signals for the following:

1. Left Turn:2. Right Turn:

3. Slowing or Stopping:

10. Draw a Roundabout and explain the four (4) rules to ensure safety in a Roundabout.

1.Diagram:

11. Draw and label a good Right Turn from a Two Lane Road: Diagram:

12. Draw and label a good Right Turn from a Multi-Lane Road: Diagram

13. Draw and Label a good Left Turn from a Two Lane Road: Diagram

14. Draw and Label a good Left Turn from a Multi-Lane Road: Diagram

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15. Draw and Label a “U” Turn for the following roads:

1. Intersection U-Turn:2. Middle of the Block, 2 Way Road:

1. Diagram1.Diagram

2.2.

3.3.

4.4.

5.5.

3. Multi-Lane Highway:4. “3” Point Turn on a Narrow Road:

1. Diagram1.Diagram

2.2.

3.3.

4.4.

5.5.

16. When can you pass on the right side of another vehicle?

1.2.

17. What must you do when you hear or see an Emergency Vehicle approaching?

1.2.

18. List the steps in making a safe Lane Change:

1.2.

3.4.

5.6

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19. What are theRight-Of-WayLawsfor the following situations?

1. Two or more vehicles arrive at the intersection at the same time?

2. If you are making a Left Turn, who must you yield too?

3. If your intersection has a Yield Sign, what are the Right-Of-Way rules?

20. What should you do if someone wants to pass you: (List 2)

1.2.

21. List 10 places where Parking your vehicle is prohibited:

1.2.

3.4.

5.6.

7.8.

9.10.

22. List 8 places that you are required to stop:

1.2.

3.4.

5.6.

7.8.

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23. How close can you get to fire fighting equipment responding to an alarm? ______

24. List 5 steps for making a Right Turn:

1.2.

3.4.

25. List 5 steps for making a Left Turn:

1.2.

3.4.

26. Before passing another vehicle you must have how much space? ______

27. What is the rule when it is safe to return to your lane after passing another vehicle?

28. What is the law concerning Pedestrians and Vehicles at marked and unmarked intersections?

29. When parking your vehicle, it must be visible from how far away? ______

30. Parking Rules: How far from the following objects can you Park your vehicle?

1. Curb ______2. Nearest rail or railroad track:______

3. Stop Sign – Stop Light: ______4. Business/Residential Area:______

5. Crosswalk if Uncontrolled ______6. Fire Hydrant: ______

7. Next to Fire Station Entrance: ______8. Across from Fire Station Entrance._____

31. When can you pass a school bus?

A. B. C.

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32. What steps must you take when leaving your vehicle parked?(Shut Down Steps)

1.2.

3.4.

5.6.

33. Parking: ( 45 , 90 , Parallel) Draw and list the steps for the following parking situations:

1. Entering a 45 or Angle Parking Stall:Diagram

A.B.

C.D.

2. Leaving a 45 or Angle Parking Stall:Diagram

A.B.

C.D.

3. Entering a 90 or Perpendicular Parking Stall:Diagram

A.B.

C.D.

4. Leaving a 90 of Perpendicular Parking Stall:Diagram

A.B.

C.D.

34. Parallel Parking:Diagram

A.B.

C.D.

Leaving Parallel:

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35. Hill Parking: Which way do the wheels turn?

1. Up Hill with a curb. Wheels Turn? ______

2. Up Hill with/out a curb. Wheels Turn? ______

3. Down Hill with a curb. Wheels Turn? ______

4. Down Hill with/out a curb. Wheels Turn? ______

36. Diagram Uphill and Downhill Parking with and without a curb.

Uphill with a CurbUphill without a Curb

Downhill with a CurbDownhill without a Curb

37. Explain and Diagram the Gore Area of a Freeway:

A. Gore Area ______

______.

B. Diagram the Gore Area:

38. On the Express or Carpool Lane, explain what the solid double white lines mean, and the broken or dotted white lines mean?

A. Solid White:

B. Broken or dotted white line:

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CHAPTER FOUR

What do the following colors on signs mean?
Red: ______
Yellow: ______
Black on White: ______
Green: ______
Orange: ______
Blue: ______
Brown: ______
Why are traffic signals and signs used at certain intersections?

3. Define the following shapes:

1. Sideways Triangle:

2. Circle:

3. Rectangle:

4. Octagon:

5. Triangle:

6. Pentagon:

7. Diamond:

4. Can you turn Right on a Red Light? ______. After doing what steps?

1. 2.

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5. What does a sign with a red circle and a diagonal slash through it mean? ______

6. List Six (6) meanings of White Lines on the Road Way:

1.3.5.

2.4.6.

7. Give three (3) meanings of Yellow Lines on the roadway:

1.2.3.

8. What should you do if an officer directs you to go through a Red Light? ______

9. Yellow lines are always on which side of your vehicle? ______

10. Mile Markers begin at what boarders of the State Line? ______and ______

11. What do the following Traffic Signal colors mean?

A. Red:

B: Flashing Red:

C. Yellow:

D: Flashing Yellow:

E. Green Arrow:

12. A Traffic Signal with a Left Turn Arrow is called a ______/______light.

What will this light allow you to DO and Why? ______

______.

Draw a Slow Moving Vehicle Sign:

Draw a barricade and indicate what direction you would drive to go around it.

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Draw the following Highway Signs, and explain the difference between them:

1.Utah State Highway Markers:2. U.S. Highway Markers:

3.Interstate Sign

What are the differences in the signs? ______,______,______.

If traffic lights are not working, how should you treat them? ______.

If a crosswalk doesn’t have painted lines do you still respect it as a crosswalk? T/F
Can you turn left from Wendy’s into a left turn lane?
What is the law or rule when pulling into a left turn lane in order to merge into traffic?

20. The United States has adopted an ______- ______

of traffic control devices which uses ______rather than ______

messages.

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CHAPTER FIVE

1. List the ten “Do Nots” on the Freeway:

1.6.

2.7.

3.8.

4.9.

5.10.

2. Driver Error is a factor in ______% of all crashes.

3. What time of day do most accidents occur in Utah? ______

4. If your car begins to skid what should your do? (List at least three things)

A.B.C.

5. If your brakes fail what should you do?

A.B. C.

6. I you have a tire blow-out, what should you do?

A.B.C.

D.E.

7. If another vehicle is coming at you HEAD-ON, what should you do?

A.B.C.

8.List six (6) ways the State Handbook says to stay awake while driving.

1.2.3.

4.5.6.

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What are Ramp Meters on the Freeway?
How does Ramp Metering help make entering a Freeway safer?

If your vehicle breaks down and you need help what should you do?

Define Defensive Driving: ______

______.

How late at night can an under 18 year old be driving on the road? ______.
When do you dim your headlights when approaching another vehicle?

Face to Face: ______Ft. 2. From the Rear: ______Ft.

15. When weather is bad, when should you turn your headlights on? ______.

16. What is “Overdriving your Headlights”? ______

______.

17. When someone won’t dim their headlights, what should you do? ______.

18. How close to train tracks should you stop if a train is passing? (Minimum & Maximum)

A. Minimum: ______Ft.B. Maximum ______Ft.

19. If you vehicles stalls on the tracks and a train is coming, what should you do?

20.Where is the Rail Road Crossing Buck Located? ______.

21.Draw a Rail Road Crossing Buck Sign:

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22.When following a motorcycle what two (2) things should you do?

A.B.

23. How many people are killed on bikes each year in the United States? ______.

24. How do you pass someone on a bike?

25. List ten (10) rules the book gives for motorists to follow when sharing the road with bikes:

1.6.

2.7.

3.8.

4.9.

5.10.

26. List nine (9) tips the book gives for bike riders to follow when riding on roadways:

1.5.

2.6.

3.7.

4.8.

27. Who has the greater responsibility, a Driver or a Pedestrian?______.

28. As a Driver, list the eight (8) ways the book gives for driving safely around pedestrians.

1.5.

2.6.

3.7.

4.8.

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29. As a Pedestrian, list at least eight (8) ways you can help drivers:

1.5.

2.6.

3.7.

4.8.

30. If you are ejected from a vehicle, what are your chances of being killed? ______.

31. How close to home do most accidents happen? ______.

32. At what speed do most accidents happen? ______.

33. How do you figure “Force of Impact?” ______.

34. If everyone in Utah wore seat belts what would have been the result of those who have been killed?

35. What is the seat belt law?

A. Under 18 years of age:

B. Over 18 years of age:

36. What is the chance of a child being injured in Utah before the age of five (5)? ______.

37. How many children in Utah are injured in a vehicle accident each year? ______.

38. What is the law concerning children and child restraint devices?

39. Children under what age should be in the back seat of the vehicle? ______.

40. What direction should an infant be facing in their car seat? ______.

41. Approximately only ______% of children in Utah ride in a safety seat.

42. How fast do air bags come out of your steering column? ______.

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CHAPTER SIX

Explain the Financial Responsibility Law:

Explain the following Insurance Coverage’s:
Liability:
Bodily Injury:
Property Damage:
Collision:
Uninsured Motorist:
Underinsured Motorist:
PIP: (No Fault):
Towing:
Comprehensive:
Policy:
Deductible:

What are the four (4) things you have to do when involved in an accident?

1. 2.

3. 4.

12. What is the penalty for Hit and Run? ______

13. How much property damage must occur before you must contact the police? ______.

14. If you hit a vehicle and you can’t find the owner, what should you do? .

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15. What three (3) things should you leave on the note?

1.2.3.

16. Define SR-22:

17. How long must you maintain an SR-22? ______

18. How long do you have to satisfy judgment in an accident you are at fault? ______.

19. What are the two (2) ways you can provide security after an accident?

20. What will happen to your license if you drive without insurance? (List Three)

1.2.

21. Where should you keep your proof of Insurance? ______.

22. Ask your parents what Insurance Coverage you will be covered under (Liability, Full, etc)

23. Have a discussion with your parents on how their insurance will change when you become a legal driver. Who will pay the premiums; what the cost increase will be; what stipulations or family rules will you have to abide by; what coverage you will be under; what vehicles will you be able to legally drive; etc (10 pts)

NAME: ______PERIOD: Page 20

CHAPTER SEVEN

1. List the (3) major topics we will cover in this chapter.

A.B.C.

2. How fast does alcohol enter your blood stream? ______.

3. What part of your brain does alcohol affect? ______.

4. What skills are involved in that area of the Brain? A. ______B. ______.

5. Why would the DMV give you a restricted license?

6. List some Mental Behaviors which can cause problems on the road. (List Five)

1.4.

2.5.

7. How many people are killed in the United States each year in alcohol related accidents? ______

8. What is the legal limit for being arrested for a DUI in Utah?

A. Over 21. ______. B. Under 21. ______.

9. What is a considered to be a drink? ______.

10. How many drinks will cause the average person to become drunk? ______.

A. 100 lbs.B. 140 lbs.C. 180 lbs.

11. What affects how fast a person will get drunk?

A.B.C.D.E.

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12. At .08 you are how many times more likely to be involved in an accident than when sober?

13. If you refuse to take a sobriety test what will be the penalty? ______.

14. What does marijuana do to people who drive?

1.3.

15. Drinking is involved in what percent of traffic deaths? ______.

16. Do the same alcohol laws govern you while operating a motorboat? ______.

17. The average person is likely to legally intoxicated after consuming ______mixed drinks,

______glasses of wine, or ______cans of beer in one hour.

18. Define“Implied Consent Law”

19. If you are under 21 and refuse to take a chemical test if asked to by an officer, what will your penalty be?

A. 1st Offense. ______

B. 2nd Offense. ______

19. Why do Teen’s Drink:

1.2.

3.4.

5.6.

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CHAPTER EIGHT

List eight (8) times when your privilege to drive must be Revoked:
5.
6.
7.
8.
List eight (8) times when your privilege to drive must be Suspended:
5.
6.
7.
8.
If convicted of a DUI over age 21, you can be fined up to ______dollars, put in jail up to ______months, and have your license suspended for ______days.

**WHAT IS THE NEW PENALTY FOR A DUI UNDER AGE 21? (YOU) **

4. There are two (2) separate point systems in the State of Utah. Explain their differences, and what ages they affect:

1. Under 21: ______Pts.

2. Over 21: ______Pts.

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5. What violations will cost you 50 points? (List four)

1.3.

2.4.

6. What violations will cost you 60 points? (List four)

1.3.

2.4.

7. Define Reckless Driving: ______

______.

8. How many points will Reckless Driving cost you? ______.

9. Define the “NOT A DROP LAW”: ______

______

______.

10. If you are caught with an altered or fictitious license what will be the penalty? ______.

11. How long will the DLD keep traffic tickets or fines on your driving record? ______.

12. How long will your Insurance Company keep traffic tickets or fines on your Insurance record? ______.

13. What are the three (3) ways to clear points off your driving record?

1.2.

14. What will happen to you if you drive on a suspended or revoked license? (List three)

1.2.

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16. What is Utah’s legal age to drink alcohol? ______.

17. What is Utah’s legal percent of alcohol? ______.

18. Can an adult over age 21 be cited for a DUI at .05B.A.L. ______. Explain: (5pts)

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CHAPTERS NINE & TEN

Define the following terms:

Title:
Registration:
Safety Inspection:
Emissions:
Property Tax Clearance:
Vin Number:
What is the main purpose of the safety inspection program? (List Two)
2.
What three (3) problems with your windshield will make it illegal?
2.

9. List the twelve (12) things your vehicle must pass to be properly inspected:

1.7.

2.8.

3.9.

4.10.

5.11.

6.12.

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10. List the eight (8) things your vehicle must have as equipment to be legal:

1.5.

2.6.

3.7.

4.8.

11. List the seven (7) things your vehicle must not have:

1.5.

2.6.

3.7.

12. Your Horn must be heard for a distance of not less than ______feet?

13. YourDim Lightsto be legal must illuminate an object ______feet away?

14. Your Bright Lights to be legal must illuminate an object ______feet away?

15. Your Tires to be legal must have at least ______inches of tread?

16. Brake Pads have to have at least ______of thickness to be legal?

17. Emergency flares, reflectors and lights must be capable of being seen for ______feet?

18. According to the NHTSA, ______% of all fatal accidents involving two or more vehicles, in which one is a ______, are caused by the other vehicle, usually a ______.

19. What is an excellent rule of thumb for motorists sharing the road with a truck or tractor-trailer, concerning blind spots?

20. Truckers Blind Spots are referred to as “NO ZONES”. Where are these “NO ZONES”?

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List four (4) common mistakes motorists make when driving around trucks:

22. Tractor-Trailers take longer to stop than a car traveling at the same speed. The average passenger car traveling at 55 mph can stop in about ______- ______feet. A fully loaded tractor-trailer may take more than ______feet to stop.

23. When towing another vehicle, the draw-bar or the tow rope may not exceed ______feet in length from one vehicle to the other.

24. What is the address of the Field Office (DLD) in Heber City, where you may apply and take examinations for a driver license?