Ace Your Utah Permit Test: 15 Practice Questions You Need to Know for 2025
The first official step to getting behind the wheel in Utah is passing the DLD Knowledge Test. This 50-question, multiple-choice exam is designed to ensure you have a solid understanding of the state's traffic laws and safety rules before you start practicing. To pass, you must answer at least 40 questions correctly, which is an 80% score.
All the questions are taken directly from the Utah Driver Handbook. To help you study and build your confidence, we’ve put together a list of 15 practice questions that cover the types of topics you are guaranteed to see on the real test.
Permit Test Practice Questions
1. A driver with a Provisional License who is under 17 is not allowed to drive between what hours? a) 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. b) 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. c) Midnight and 5 a.m. d) There is no curfew.
Answer: c) Midnight and 5 a.m. Explanation: Utah's Graduated Driver License (GDL) program imposes a curfew on provisional license holders under 17 between midnight and 5 a.m., with limited exceptions for work, school, or emergencies.
2. A flashing red light at an intersection is equivalent to: a) A yield sign. b) A stop sign. c) A warning that the light is about to turn green. d) A broken traffic light.
Answer: b) A stop sign. Explanation: A flashing red light should be treated exactly the same as a stop sign. You must come to a complete stop, check for crossing traffic and pedestrians, and then proceed when the way is clear.
3. Until they are 17, what is the passenger restriction for a driver with a Provisional License? a) No passengers are allowed. b) Only one non-family member is allowed. c) No passengers who are not immediate family members are allowed. d) There are no passenger restrictions.
Answer: c) No passengers who are not immediate family members are allowed. Explanation: This is a key safety rule to limit distractions for new drivers. A provisional license holder under 17 cannot transport any non-family passengers, unless they are accompanied by a licensed adult over 21.
4. When parking your vehicle facing uphill on a street with a curb, you should turn your front wheels: a) Straight ahead. b) Towards the curb. c) Away from the curb. d) It doesn't matter.
Answer: c) Away from the curb. Explanation: Turning your wheels away from the curb (to the left) ensures that if your vehicle's brakes were to fail, it would roll backward and the front tire would catch the curb, stopping the car. Remember the phrase "Up, Up, and Away."
5. This road sign (a pentagon shape, typically yellow-green) indicates: a) A state park entrance. b) You are near a school or school crossing. c) A railroad crossing is ahead. d) A playground is nearby.
Answer: b) You are near a school or school crossing. Explanation: The five-sided pentagon shape is used exclusively for school advance and school crossing warning signs. When you see this sign, slow down and be extremely alert for children.
6. To be eligible for a Provisional License in Utah, a teen under 18 must have held their learner permit for at least: a) 3 months. b) 6 months. c) 9 months. d) 12 months.
Answer: b) 6 months. Explanation: A teen driver must hold their learner permit for a minimum of six months and meet all other requirements before they can apply for a provisional license.
7. In Utah, what is the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and over? a) 0.08% b) 0.05% c) 0.04% d) 0.02%
Answer: b) 0.05%. Explanation: Utah has the strictest DUI law in the nation. It is illegal for a person 21 or older to operate a motor vehicle with a BAC of 0.05% or higher. For drivers under 21, there is a "not a drop" law, meaning any measurable amount of alcohol is illegal.
8. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means: a) You may pass if the way is clear. b) You are in a passing zone. c) You may not pass. d) The road is ending.
Answer: c) You may not pass. Explanation: A solid yellow line on your side of the center line marks a no-passing zone. You must stay in your lane until the line becomes dashed or the zone ends.
9. Accumulating how many points on your driving record in a three-year period may result in a license suspension? a) 100 points b) 150 points c) 200 points d) 250 points
Answer: c) 200 points. Explanation: For adult drivers, reaching a total of 200 or more points within a three-year period will likely result in a license suspension. The threshold is much lower for drivers under 21 (70 points).
10. What is the minimum age to apply for a Learner Permit in Utah? a) 14 b) 15 c) 15 and a half d) 16
Answer: b) 15. Explanation: A person must be at least 15 years old and enrolled in a driver education course to apply for a Learner Permit in Utah.
11. This road sign (a diamond shape) is used for what purpose? a) To state a law or regulation. b) To warn of existing or potential hazards. c) To provide guidance and information. d) To indicate motorist services.
Answer: b) To warn of existing or potential hazards. Explanation: Diamond-shaped signs are used as warning signs. They alert drivers to things like sharp curves, intersections, slippery roads, or other conditions that require special attention.
12. To get a Provisional License, a teen driver must have a parent certify the completion of how many hours of supervised practice? a) 30 hours, with 5 at night. b) 40 hours, with 10 at night. c) 50 hours, with 10 at night. d) 60 hours, with 15 at night.
Answer: b) 40 hours, with 10 at night. Explanation: The GDL program requires 40 hours of certified behind-the-wheel practice, including 10 hours of nighttime driving, before a teen can take the road test for their provisional license.
13. When you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching with its lights and siren on, you must: a) Continue at the same speed. b) Stop immediately in your lane. c) Pull over to the right edge of the road and stop. d) Speed up to get out of the way.
Answer: c) Pull over to the right edge of the road and stop. Explanation: You must yield the right-of-way by pulling as far to the right as is safe and coming to a complete stop until the emergency vehicle has passed.
14. The "Implied Consent" law in Utah means that by driving a vehicle, you have agreed to: a) Always yield the right-of-way. b) Submit to a chemical test for alcohol or drugs if requested by an officer. c) Let police search your vehicle at any time. d) Pay for any accidents you cause.
Answer: b) Submit to a chemical test for alcohol or drugs if requested by an officer. Explanation: This is a critical law. If you are arrested for driving under the influence, you consent to a breath or blood test. Refusing the test will result in an automatic revocation of your driver's license.
15. Under Utah's "Move Over" law, when approaching a stationary emergency or service vehicle with flashing lights, you must: a) Honk your horn to alert them. b) Maintain your speed and lane position. c) Slow down and, if possible, move to an adjacent lane. d) Speed up to pass them quickly.
Answer: c) Slow down and, if possible, move to an adjacent lane. Explanation: The "Move Over" law requires you to reduce your speed and provide a buffer of space by moving over one lane if it is safe to do so. This protects police, first responders, and road workers.
How to Study: Use these questions as a starting point. The absolute best way to prepare is to thoroughly read the Utah Driver Handbook. Focus on chapters covering signs, GDL restrictions, and rules of the road. Good luck!
