UT Permit Practice Test

How to use this UT practice test

1. Take the 50 question exam-length practice test above once, untimed, to find your weak topics.
2. Work through the numbered 20 question sets below. Each one is fixed, so a second attempt is a fair comparison.
3. Read the explanation on every miss. The wording comes from the Utah Driver Handbook, which is what the examiners use.
4. When you pass three sets in a row at 80 percent or better, book the real test.

UT practice tests, 20 questions each

Fixed sets in a fixed order so you can retake one and compare your score.

1. Test 1
2. Test 2
3. Test 3
4. Test 4
5. Test 5
6. Test 6
7. Test 7
8. Test 8
9. Test 9
10. Test 10
11. Test 11

Printable UT practice test with answer key

All 50 questions, UT exam length

Every question below comes from the Utah question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.

1. 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
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   Slow down and proceed with caution. A flashing yellow light is a caution signal. Full explanation in Test 1

2. 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
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   It prohibits the illustrated left turn. A red circle and slash across a movement symbol mean that movement is prohibited. Full explanation in Test 2

3. 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
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   No more than 20 mph. The school-ground rule allows 20 mph while passing during recess under the stated conditions. Full explanation in Test 3

4. 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
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   Towing, storage charges, and administrative costs. The owner must pay towing, storage charges, and administrative costs to recover a DUI-impounded vehicle, along with meeting the release requ Full explanation in Test 4

5. 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
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   Set them so you can barely see the sides of your own vehicle, giving a wide view. The handbook says to adjust the outside mirrors so you can barely see the left and right sides of your vehicle, which turns the rest of the Full explanation in Test 5

6. 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
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   The permit is not valid for driving in Utah. An out-of-state learner permit does not authorize its holder to drive in Utah. Full explanation in Test 6

7. 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
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   Driving privileges are suspended again. Removing the device before the interlock restriction ends causes driving privileges to be suspended again. Full explanation in Test 7

8. 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
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   No, even 10 mph may be too fast for the conditions. The handbook warns that even 10 mph on an icy road can be too fast. Full explanation in Test 8

9. 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
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   Up to 90 days in jail, a fine, and the suspension lengthened by the original period. Driving on a denied, suspended or revoked license can bring 90 days in jail and a fine, and the original suspension period is added again; a Full explanation in Test 9

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

    1. 14
    2. 15
    3. 16
    4. 17
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    15. Utah lets a student start with an entry-level learner permit at a minimum age of 15, which allows the student to take driver education and p Full explanation in Test 10

11. 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
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    It warns of a possible danger farther along the road. The arrow is a warning about the road ahead, so use it as an early cue to assess your approach speed and the upcoming change in direction. Full explanation in Test 11

12. 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
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    Counterclockwise. The Utah handbook defines a roundabout as a circular intersection that flows counterclockwise. Full explanation in Test 1

13. 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
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    Begin braking well before the stopping point. Advance warning lets you begin a controlled approach before the actual stop. Full explanation in Test 2

14. 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
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    For six months. A first Not-a-Drop offense brings a six-month denial of all driving privileges for someone under 21 who drives with measurable alcohol. Full explanation in Test 3

15. 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
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    Reduce speed and let the vehicle with priority proceed. The yield sign requires a reduction in speed and giving way to traffic that has priority. Full explanation in Test 4

16. 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
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    Bicyclists approaching from the sides and rear. Look to the sides and behind for bicyclists before opening a vehicle door on the street. Full explanation in Test 5

17. 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
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    About 40 percent. The handbook opens its alcohol section with the number: alcohol and other impairing drugs are involved in approximately 40 percent of all tr Full explanation in Test 6

18. 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
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    Yield to the driver who reached the intersection first. The Utah handbook's right-of-way list starts with this rule: yield the right-of-way to a driver who is at the intersection before you. Full explanation in Test 7

19. 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
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    Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before turning cautiously. A flashing yellow arrow permits the turn only after yielding to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians. Full explanation in Test 8

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

    1. Two years
    2. Three years
    3. 10 years
    4. 18 months
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    10 years. Automobile homicide carries a 10 year ignition interlock restriction, and felony DUI carries three years. Full explanation in Test 9

21. 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
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    Revocation for one year plus an additional two-year interlock restriction. A conviction for violating the interlock-restricted driver law revokes the license for one year and adds another two-year interlock restrict Full explanation in Test 10

22. 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
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    In rural areas. The handbook tells you to watch for slow moving vehicles especially in rural areas, where farm equipment may move across the road or travel Full explanation in Test 11

23. 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
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    When the school zone lights are flashing. Utah says children are present when the school zone lights are flashing, and you must obey the slower posted limit whether or not you can se Full explanation in Test 1

24. 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
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    The urge to speed, beat traffic signals, or do anything that results in a citation or crash. Many risky habits come from running late. The handbook says that if you leave a few minutes early you will not feel the need to speed, beat Full explanation in Test 2

25. 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
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    10 years. Utah's driving record shows moving violation convictions and suspensions within the past three years, but all alcohol and drug related viola Full explanation in Test 3

26. 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
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    Proceed with caution; only vehicles behind the bus must stop. On a divided highway with four or more lanes and a median, only vehicles in the lanes behind the school bus must stop; opposite direction tr Full explanation in Test 4

27. 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
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    Only if the road is too narrow for a U-turn. The three point turn is the fallback, not the preferred maneuver. The handbook says to use it only if the road is too narrow for a U-turn. Full explanation in Test 5

28. 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
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    They may not work correctly in rain, snow, ice, fog, hills, and curves. Driver assistance features such as blind spot warning, lane keeping assistance, and automatic emergency braking can help, but the handbook w Full explanation in Test 6

29. 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
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    No, it is prohibited on the ramp and in its pathway. A runaway vehicle ramp is an emergency escape route beside the highway. Full explanation in Test 7

30. 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
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    Up to six months early. A regular Utah license may be renewed up to six months before it expires. Full explanation in Test 8

31. 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.
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    12 a.m. to 5 a.m.. Utah's youthful driver table lists a nighttime restriction from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. for a 16 year old license holder. Full explanation in Test 9

32. 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
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    The front tires ride on water instead of the roadway. Hydroplaning occurs when the front tires ride on a layer of water rather than maintaining contact with the road. Full explanation in Test 10

33. 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
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    Double dashed yellow lines on either side. Flex lanes are used during rush hours and may carry traffic one way at certain times and the opposite way at other times. Full explanation in Test 11

34. 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
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    Stopped at the right side of the road. An approaching ambulance using emergency warning devices requires you to yield promptly, move to the right side, and stop until it passes. Full explanation in Test 1

35. 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
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    Before you get within 500 feet of the oncoming car. High beams blind the driver coming toward you, so the handbook requires you to dim your lights before you are within 500 feet of an oncoming Full explanation in Test 2

36. 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
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    70 points or more. Utah sets a much lower threshold for younger drivers: under 21, acquiring 70 points or more within three years brings a hearing. Full explanation in Test 3

37. 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
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    No closer than 15 feet. Utah prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, so 15 feet is the closest legal spot. Full explanation in Test 4

38. 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
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    Children or small objects may be invisible from the driver seat. A walk-around check can reveal a child or small object hidden from your seated view. Full explanation in Test 5

39. 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
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    Behind the stop line or crosswalk. Stopping at the right point keeps the crosswalk clear for people on foot. Full explanation in Test 6

40. 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
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    Authorized emergency vehicles, mopeds, motorcycles, school buses, and vehicles not equipped with belts by the manufacturer. The handbook lists the vehicles exempt from the safety belt usage act: authorized emergency vehicles, mopeds, motorcycles, school buses, and Full explanation in Test 7

41. 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
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    6 months. Drivers who are 16 or 17 must hold the learner permit for 6 months and complete driver education before they can be issued a first regular C Full explanation in Test 8

42. 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
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    Drive on a soft or flat tire or with a brake that is dragging. The handbook tire fire section says never to drive for an extended period of time on a soft or flat tire or with a brake that is dragging, b Full explanation in Test 9

43. 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
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    60 days. An ignition interlock device must be monitored at least every 60 days while the driver is restricted. Full explanation in Test 10

44. 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
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    Those conditions affect bicycles much more than vehicles. The handbook says to be careful around bicyclists when the roadway is wet or covered with sand or gravel, because these conditions affect bi Full explanation in Test 11

45. 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
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    No; the stopping requirement applies to the lanes behind the bus. On a divided highway with at least four lanes and a median, vehicles traveling behind the school bus must stop for its flashing red signals; Full explanation in Test 1

46. 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
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    Work zones and people working on or near the road. The handbook describes work zone signs as diamond or rectangular and orange with black letters or symbols, and says they warn you of work zo Full explanation in Test 2

47. 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
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    No, a posted restriction prevents that turn. A right turn on red is allowed after a complete stop only when signs do not prohibit it. Full explanation in Test 3

48. 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
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    Only immediate family members, until six months from the issue date. For a new license (not a permit), Utah allows only immediate family members in the vehicle until six months from the issue date. Full explanation in Test 4

49. 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
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    Two years or until 21, whichever is longer. For a driver under 21, a first refusal brings revocation for two years or until age 21, whichever is longer. Full explanation in Test 5

50. 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
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    Remain stopped until an indication allowing movement appears. A red right-turn arrow prohibits that turn until a signal indication permits you to proceed. Full explanation in Test 6