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, insurance premiums, and court filing costs
3. A towing charge, with storage free for the first 30 days
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 does this yellow warning sign with a sharply bent arrow tell you?

1. A right turn is required at the next intersection
2. A curvy road with several bends ahead
3. A side road enters from the right
4. A sharp curve ahead

12. After a Utah texting conviction, when can the license be suspended?

1. Right away on a first texting ticket from an officer
2. After three texting convictions within a single year
3. Points are the sole consequence a judge may impose
4. When the judge has ordered suspension of the license

13. How much sleep do most people need to stay awake during the day, per Utah fatigue guidance?

1. Five to six hours on most nights
2. Four hours plus strong morning coffee daily
3. 7 to 9 hours to stay awake during the day
4. Sleep needs do not affect daytime alertness

14. How should pets ride in a Utah vehicle under distraction guidance?

1. Loose so they can move around freely
2. On the driver lap for short trips only
3. In a pet carrier, not loose in a vehicle
4. In the front seat with a belt loosely

15. What is the Utah gore area, and what may a driver do there?

1. The strip between a traffic lane and an entering or exiting lane; driving in it is illegal
2. A paved shoulder area where passing other vehicles is allowed at any time
3. A merging taper area where drivers may sort out their lanes before joining
4. The painted median at highway splits where drivers may wait for a gap

16. How many reckless or impaired driving charges within one year bring Utah revocation?

1. Two charges in one year
2. Three charges in one year
3. One charge of any severity level
4. Four charges in two full years

17. A Utah driver wants to park for a few minutes on a wide sidewalk in front of a shop. Is that allowed?

1. Yes, if the vehicle stays there under ten minutes
2. Yes, when no pedestrians are nearby at the moment
3. No, parking on a sidewalk is prohibited in Utah
4. Yes, if two wheels remain on the roadway

18. A Utah driver is convicted of a second DUI. How long must the driver use an ignition interlock device?

1. 18 months from the conviction date
2. Three years because every repeat uses felony terms
3. 10 years reserved for the most serious homicide case
4. Two years from conviction or the revocation date

19. Which effect of alcohol is called color distinction in Utah's discussion of impairment?

1. A reduced ability to judge vehicle speed at a distance
2. A reduced ability to distinguish colors
3. A reduced ability to process information and respond
4. A reduced ability to use stored experience for new problems

20. What use of a Utah license by another person can bring mandatory suspension?

1. Showing the license photograph to a friend for identification
2. Letting a spouse carry the license in a shared wallet
3. Fraudulently using a license or letting someone else use it
4. Making a photocopy for a school application file

21. The engine of your Utah vehicle shuts off while driving. What should you do?

1. Assume the steering is locked completely and brake hard
2. Keep a firm grip, brake gently, and pull off the road
3. Turn the key to the lock position to restart faster
4. Shift to park while the vehicle is still moving

22. How close to home do three out of four fatal crashes occur, per Utah belt facts?

1. Within 5 miles of home
2. Within 25 miles of home
3. Within 50 miles of home
4. Distance from home makes no pattern known

23. Where does Utah list a place a driver must never pass another vehicle?

1. On a straight rural highway stretch
2. Before a railroad crossing or bridge
3. Past a farm entrance on a county road
4. Along a road with a wide paved shoulder

24. What should you do in the acceleration lane before pulling onto a Utah multi-lane highway?

1. Stop at the end of the acceleration lane and wait until every lane looks empty
2. Match speed with other vehicles, find a gap, merge, and cancel your signal
3. Enter at a slow speed and expect traffic behind you to make room for your car
4. Merge first at any speed, then match the traffic flow after you reach a lane

25. A Utah curb spot is legal, but parking there would block the flow of traffic. What should you do?

1. Park briefly with hazard lights running
2. Find another place to park
3. Park half on the sidewalk instead
4. Ask a passenger to stand and wave traffic

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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. Parking meters and signs posted near the curb
3. Vehicles approaching from directly ahead
4. Only whether the car behind you has moved

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

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

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

35. 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

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

1. In rural areas
2. In downtown areas
3. In school zones
4. Only in parking lots

37. Your rear wheels skid to the right on a Utah road. Which way should you turn the front wheels?

1. To the left, away from the direction of the skid
2. To the right, in the direction of the skid
3. Straight ahead, holding the wheel without turning
4. Back and forth quickly until the tires grip again

38. What advantage does Utah give for pull-push steering when turning?

1. It lets one hand leave the wheel longer
2. It is faster than any other steering method for tight turns and sharp corners
3. It removes the need for head checks then
4. Smooth steering with less risk of over-steering and losing control

39. An oncoming Utah driver keeps the high beams on at night. Where should you look?

1. Toward the center line markings until the other vehicle passes you
2. Directly into the oncoming headlights to judge their distance
3. At the right side of the road ahead of your own vehicle
4. Down at your dashboard lights until all the glare has passed

40. You approach a stopped vehicle with flashing hazard lights beside a Utah highway, not parked in an apparent legal parking area. What does the move over rule require?

1. Maintain speed and pass as close as traffic allows beside the stopped vehicle
2. Stop in your lane until the vehicle moves again
3. Reduce speed, give as much space as practical, and change lanes if safe
4. Move onto the shoulder and pass on the right side

41. What may be painted on the pavement just before a Utah railroad crossing to warn drivers ahead of time?

1. A yellow diamond with a black train silhouette
2. A white crossbuck with black lettering
3. A stop line with an X and the letters RR
4. A red octagon with white lettering

42. On a vertical Utah traffic light, how are the colors arranged from top to bottom?

1. Green at the top, yellow in the middle, red at the bottom
2. Yellow at the top, red in the middle, green at the bottom
3. Red at the top, green in the middle, yellow at the bottom
4. Red at the top, yellow in the middle, green at the bottom

43. Which of these parking spots is off limits in Utah?

1. In front of a public or private driveway
2. In a marked parking area beside the road
3. Close to a curb on a quiet side street
4. As far from traffic as possible along a road

44. A 150-pound Utah driver crashes at 30 mph. How much force does the handbook say hits the body?

1. About 1,500 pounds of force on the body at the moment of impact
2. About 300 pounds of force at the moment of impact in the crash
3. Force equal to body weight alone, with nothing added by speed
4. 4,500 pounds of force, from weight multiplied by the car speed

45. How do Utah air bags relate to safety belts?

1. Air bags replace safety belts for front passengers riding in the car
2. Belts should be left unbuckled in seats where air bags are fitted
3. They work with safety belts, not instead of them, and work best when everyone is buckled
4. Air bags protect only unbelted occupants by design in a serious crash

46. In very hot Utah weather, how often should you inspect your tires while driving?

1. Every four hours or every 200 miles
2. At the start of the trip only
3. Every two hours or every 100 miles
4. Only when a warning light appears

47. You drive past shops where people cross between intersections. Why can a crossing there catch drivers off guard?

1. The crossing may have no warning signs and no road markings
2. The crossing always has flashing lights hidden by parked cars
3. People there must run across without looking for traffic
4. Drivers there gain the right of way over people on foot

48. Turning from one of several Utah turn lanes, what lane duty applies during the turn?

1. Change lanes mid-turn toward open space
2. Finish in any lane that your speed reaches
3. Stay in that lane until the turn is completed
4. Use the island area briefly if it helps

49. You approach a horse-drawn vehicle on a rural Utah road. Which passing behavior is required around the horse?

1. Sound the horn early so the horse learns you are coming
2. Rev the engine briefly to give the rider a clear warning
3. Pass quickly and close beside the horse to clear it fast
4. Pass with care without horn or engine noise

50. Which act during a Utah driving skills test causes automatic failure?

1. Asking the examiner a question midway through the driving skills test route
2. Checking a mirror more than twice before, during, and after every turn you make throughout the test route
3. The examiner takes control, a moving violation citation, an avoidable crash or contact, or forcing evasive action
4. Driving exactly at the posted speed limit for the whole length of the test route