UT DMV Sharing the Road 2

Question 1

When passing a bicyclist on a Utah roadway, drivers must leave at least how much distance between their vehicle and the bicycle?

Accepted Answer

3 feet

Answer

Utah law requires drivers to maintain at least 3 feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist.

Question 2

A large truck is traveling ahead of you and you cannot see its side mirrors. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The truck driver cannot see you

Answer

If you cannot see a truck's side mirrors, you are in the driver's blind spot and invisible to them.

Question 3

Why do large trucks turning right at intersections often swing wide to the left first?

Accepted Answer

They need extra room to complete the turn without hitting the curb

Answer

Trucks swing wide because their long trailers need additional space to clear the corner during a right turn.

Question 4

A motorcycle is traveling ahead of you in the same lane. How much following distance should you allow compared to following a car?

Accepted Answer

More distance, at least 4 seconds

Answer

Motorcycles can stop more quickly and are harder to see, so a longer following distance of at least 4 seconds is recommended.

Question 5

When a pedestrian is crossing at an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, a Utah driver must:

Accepted Answer

Yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian

Answer

Utah law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in both marked and unmarked crosswalks at intersections.

(UT DMV) Utah Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test