UT DMV Weather and Hazardous Conditions 3

Question 1

If your vehicle starts to skid, you should:

Accepted Answer

Steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go

Answer

Looking and steering toward your intended path helps bring the vehicle back under control.

Question 2

Roads are usually most slippery from rain:

Accepted Answer

During the first few minutes after rain begins

Answer

The first minutes of rain mix water with oil and dust on the pavement, creating an extra slick surface.

Question 3

Before driving in winter conditions, you should clear snow and ice from:

Accepted Answer

All windows, lights, mirrors, and the roof

Answer

Snow left anywhere on the vehicle can slide onto the windshield or fly off and blind other drivers.

Question 4

When driving through standing water deep enough to reach your brakes, you should afterward:

Accepted Answer

Test your brakes gently while driving slowly

Answer

Lightly applying the brakes at low speed dries them out and confirms they still work.

Question 5

In Utah's mountain canyons during winter storms, you may be legally required to:

Accepted Answer

Use chains or traction devices when signs indicate

Answer

Utah posts chain-up or traction-device requirements in canyons like Big and Little Cottonwood during storms.

(UT DMV) Utah Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test