Printable UT Permit Practice Test

1. What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean in Utah?

1. Stop and wait for green
2. Stop, then proceed as at a stop sign
3. Slow down and proceed with caution
4. The signal is broken; ignore it

2. How does the red slash change the meaning of the left-turn arrow on this sign?

1. It reserves left turns for the next green light
2. It makes left turns optional
3. It warns that left turns require a lower speed
4. It prohibits the illustrated left turn

3. With no different speed posted and no additional hazard, how fast may you pass Utah school grounds during recess?

1. No more than 25 mph
2. No more than 20 mph
3. No more than 30 mph
4. No more than 35 mph

4. After a DUI impound in Utah, which costs does the handbook identify for the vehicle owner?

1. Towing, storage charges, and administrative costs
2. Towing and driver license reinstatement fees only
3. Only a towing charge, with free storage
4. Only the traffic fine, with no impound charges

5. How should a Utah driver adjust the outside mirrors to reduce blind spots?

1. Set them to show the side of your car clearly
2. Point them at the rear bumper
3. Set them so you can barely see the sides of your own vehicle, giving a wide view
4. Fold them in to reduce glare

6. Which Utah licensing rule applies to a visitor who has only a learner permit from another state?

1. The permit permits driving for six months
2. The permit permits driving with any Utah license holder
3. The permit permits driving after a Utah address is established
4. The permit is not valid for driving in Utah

7. What happens if a Utah driver removes an ignition interlock device before the restriction period ends?

1. Only the vehicle registration is canceled
2. Only an additional reinstatement fee is charged
3. Driving privileges are suspended again
4. The driver may continue if a sober adult rides along

8. Is 10 mph automatically a safe speed on an icy Utah road?

1. Yes, every speed at or below 10 mph is safe on ice
2. Yes, provided the vehicle has four-wheel drive
3. No, ice requires a fixed 5 mph limit everywhere
4. No, even 10 mph may be too fast for the conditions

9. What can happen to a Utah driver caught driving while the license is suspended?

1. Up to 90 days in jail, a fine, and the suspension lengthened by the original period
2. Only a $25 fine
3. The suspension ends early
4. Nothing if the suspension was for unpaid fines

10. What is the minimum age for a Utah entry-level learner permit?

1. 14
2. 15
3. 16
4. 17

11. What purpose does this yellow arrow warning sign serve?

1. It orders every vehicle to turn at the next driveway
2. It designates a lane that must be used for turning
3. It identifies a route to a public service
4. It warns of a possible danger farther along the road

12. In which direction does traffic flow through a Utah roundabout?

1. Clockwise
2. Counterclockwise
3. Either direction, depending on the lane
4. Clockwise in the inside lane and counterclockwise in the outside lane

13. This STOP AHEAD sign gives you advance notice of a required stop. How should you prepare?

1. Coast through if the intersecting street appears empty
2. Wait until your front bumper reaches the stop sign to brake
3. Begin braking well before the stopping point
4. Brake abruptly at the crosswalk to minimize slowing time

14. A 19-year-old drives in Utah with measurable alcohol in their body and receives a first Not-a-Drop offense. How long are driving privileges denied?

1. For 30 days
2. For 90 days
3. For six months
4. For eighteen months

15. A vehicle with priority is approaching the junction marked by this triangular sign. What should you do?

1. Reduce speed and let the vehicle with priority proceed
2. Enter first if your vehicle is closer to the sign
3. Maintain speed because only an octagon controls priority
4. Require the approaching driver to stop for you

16. Before opening the door of your car parked along a street, what should you check for?

1. Bicyclists approaching from the sides and rear
2. Only traffic in the rearview mirror, not the sides
3. Only vehicles approaching from directly ahead
4. Only whether the car behind you has moved

17. According to the Utah handbook, alcohol and other impairing drugs are involved in about what share of fatal traffic crashes?

1. About 5 percent
2. About 90 percent
3. Less than 1 percent
4. About 40 percent

18. At a Utah intersection, another driver is already there before you arrive. What does the handbook’s arrival-order rule require?

1. Yield to the driver who reached the intersection first
2. Yield only if the earlier driver is on your left
3. Proceed first if the earlier driver is on your left
4. Proceed first if you intend to travel straight

19. You face a flashing yellow left-turn arrow in Utah while opposing traffic approaches. How should you handle the turn?

1. Turn immediately because the arrow stops opposing traffic
2. Wait for opposing drivers to stop at their green light
3. Treat the arrow as a protected left turn
4. Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before turning cautiously

20. What ignition interlock restriction follows an automobile homicide conviction in Utah?

1. Two years
2. Three years
3. 10 years
4. 18 months

21. A Utah interlock-restricted driver is convicted of driving a vehicle without the device. What is the result?

1. A fine only
2. A 30 day suspension
3. Revocation for one year plus an additional two-year interlock restriction
4. The restriction ends early

22. Where does the Utah handbook say to watch especially for slow moving vehicles?

1. In rural areas
2. Only in downtown areas
3. Only on interstates
4. Only in parking lots

23. In a Utah school zone, when are children considered present so that the slower speed limit applies?

1. Only when a crossing guard is standing in the road
2. Only during the lunch hour
3. When the school zone lights are flashing
4. Only when you can actually see children on the sidewalk

24. According to the Utah handbook, what does a driver reduce by leaving a few minutes early?

1. Fuel consumption only
2. The need to wear a safety belt
3. The need to check mirrors
4. The urge to speed, beat traffic signals, or do anything that results in a citation or crash

25. How long do alcohol and drug related violations, suspensions and revocations stay on a Utah driving record?

1. Three years
2. 10 years
3. Five years
4. They are removed at reinstatement

26. On a Utah divided highway with four or more lanes and a median, a school bus stops with red lights flashing on the other side. What must you do?

1. Stop, because all traffic must stop
2. Stop only if children are visible
3. Proceed with caution; only vehicles behind the bus must stop
4. Stop until the bus turns off its engine

27. When does the Utah handbook say to use a three point turn?

1. Only if the road is too narrow for a U-turn
2. Whenever you want to reverse direction
3. Only on freeways
4. Only at night

28. What does the Utah handbook say about how safety features perform in bad weather and on hills and curves?

1. They work best in bad weather
2. They may not work correctly in rain, snow, ice, fog, hills, and curves
3. They replace the need to slow down
4. They only work on freeways

29. Outside of an emergency, may a Utah driver stop, stand, or park on a runaway vehicle ramp?

1. Yes, briefly to look at the view from the grade
2. Yes, if no trucks are visible
3. Yes, for up to five minutes
4. No, it is prohibited on the ramp and in its pathway

30. How early may a regular Utah driver license be renewed before its expiration date?

1. Up to twelve months early
2. Up to six months early
3. Only during the final thirty days
4. Only after the expiration date

31. A 16 year old in Utah has a driver license (not a permit). During which hours is the teen restricted from driving without a qualifying exception?

1. 12 a.m. to 5 a.m.
2. 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
3. 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
4. 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

32. On a wet road marked with this skidding-car warning, what happens when your vehicle hydroplanes?

1. The front tires slide on the pavement because braking has locked them
2. The front tires ride on water instead of the roadway
3. The tires gain traction as water builds beneath them
4. The steering becomes more effective as speed increases

33. Which marking may border a Utah flex lane that carries traffic in one direction at some times and the opposite direction at others?

1. Blue reflectors
2. Solid white lines
3. A single broken white line
4. Double dashed yellow lines on either side

34. An ambulance approaches behind you with its emergency lights operating. Where should you wait for it to pass?

1. Stopped at the right side of the road
2. Moving slowly along the center line
3. Stopped in the leftmost travel lane
4. On the shoulder only after the ambulance overtakes you

35. A car is coming toward you at night in Utah with your high beams on. When must you dim them?

1. Before you get within 500 feet of the oncoming car
2. Within 100 feet of the oncoming car
3. Only if the other driver flashes first
4. Only on divided highways

36. For a Utah driver under 21, how many points within three years lead to a hearing?

1. 70 points or more
2. 200 points or more
3. 12 points or more
4. 150 points or more

37. How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Utah?

1. 5 feet
2. 10 feet
3. No closer than 15 feet
4. 25 feet

38. Before backing out of a parking space, why should you check behind the vehicle before getting in?

1. Looking through the rear window always reveals small objects hidden by the rear bumper
2. A walk-around is necessary only when the vehicle has no backup camera
3. Children or small objects may be invisible from the driver seat
4. Looking behind the vehicle replaces all checks during backing

39. Where must a Utah driver stop at a stop sign or signal?

1. Beside the sign post
2. Just past the crosswalk for a better view
3. In the middle of the intersection
4. Behind the stop line or crosswalk

40. Which vehicles does the Utah handbook list as exempt from the motor vehicle safety belt usage act?

1. Authorized emergency vehicles, mopeds, motorcycles, school buses, and vehicles not equipped with belts by the manufacturer
2. Pickup trucks and vans
3. Any vehicle made before 2000
4. Taxis and rideshare vehicles

41. How long must a 16 or 17 year old in Utah hold a learner permit before getting a first regular Class D license?

1. 30 days
2. 90 days
3. 6 months
4. 12 months

42. To prevent the heat buildup that can cause a tire fire, what does the Utah handbook say you should never do for an extended period of time?

1. Drive with a spare tire that is smaller than the other tires
2. Drive with the high beam indicator light on
3. Drive on a soft or flat tire or with a brake that is dragging
4. Drive with the cruise control engaged

43. What is the longest permitted interval between ignition interlock monitoring visits for a restricted Utah driver?

1. 30 days
2. 60 days
3. 120 days
4. 90 days

44. Why should a Utah driver take extra care around bicyclists when the road is wet or has sand or gravel?

1. Bicyclists are not allowed on wet roads
2. Sand makes bicycles faster
3. Those conditions affect bicycles much more than vehicles
4. Gravel roads are reserved for bicycles

45. Beyond this divided-highway sign, a school bus flashes red lights on the opposite side of a median on a four-lane road. Must you stop?

1. Yes; every lane on both sides of the median must stop
2. No; the stopping requirement applies to the lanes behind the bus
3. Yes; a median changes the rule only on six-lane roads
4. No; even vehicles following the bus may continue

46. What do orange diamond or rectangular signs with black letters warn Utah drivers about?

1. School crossings
2. Work zones and people working on or near the road
3. Railroad crossings
4. Scenic areas

47. A NO RIGHT TURN sign is posted beside a red traffic light. Does stopping first authorize a right turn?

1. Yes, if no pedestrian is in the crosswalk
2. Yes, once the wheels have completely stopped
3. No, a posted restriction prevents that turn
4. Yes, because the turn restriction applies only when the light is green

48. A newly licensed 16 year old in Utah wants to drive friends to school. What passenger rule applies at first?

1. Up to two friends are allowed
2. Only immediate family members, until six months from the issue date
3. Any passengers, as long as all wear belts
4. No passengers at all for one year

49. A 19 year old in Utah refuses the chemical test after a DUI arrest for the first time. What revocation applies?

1. 18 months
2. Six months
3. Two years or until 21, whichever is longer
4. No revocation because the driver is under 21

50. The signal displays a red arrow for your right turn. What must you do?

1. Remain stopped until an indication allowing movement appears
2. Turn slowly because red arrows apply only to left turns
3. Turn after a brief stop if no pedestrian is present
4. Move into the crosswalk and wait for a gap