Utah Permit Practice Test: 50 Free Questions

1. What is the length of license revocation for a driver 21 or older who refuses to submit to a chemical test for a second or subsequent time?

1. a) 12 months
2. b) 48 months
3. c) 24 months
4. d) 36 months

2. Can you be arrested for DUI if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is under the legal limit?

1. a) Yes, but only if you are under 21.
2. b) No, unless you are involved in a crash.
3. c) Yes, if you are impaired to a degree that makes it unsafe to drive.
4. d) No, you must be over 0.05 BAC to be arrested.

3. What is recommended if you must drive through the desert in the summer?

1. a) Stay on the freeways.
2. b) Take scenic side roads.
3. c) Drive at night only.
4. d) Keep windows open instead of using air conditioning.

4. Which type of vehicle provides protection during a lightning storm?

1. a) A motorcycle.
2. b) A convertible with the top down.
3. c) A hard-topped vehicle.
4. d) A golf cart.

5. How much should you increase your following distance when driving at night?

1. a) By at least two seconds.
2. b) No increase is needed.
3. c) By at least four seconds.
4. d) By at least one second.

6. How long will a vehicle typically float on the surface of water?

1. a) 2 to 3 minutes.
2. b) It will sink immediately.
3. c) 5 to 10 seconds.
4. d) 30 to 60 seconds.

7. Which of the following defines aggressive driving?

1. a) Driving 5 mph below the speed limit.
2. b) Driving in the left lane.
3. c) Using a hands-free device.
4. d) Committing traffic offenses that endanger persons or property.

8. What must you do if you see a posted advisory speed limit on a mountain grade?

1. a) Exceed it only if the road is dry.
2. b) Ignore it if you are an experienced driver.
3. c) Never exceed the posted speed.
4. d) Drive at the speed of other traffic.

9. How should you approach an uncontrolled intersection on a rural road?

1. a) Maintain your speed.
2. b) Sound your horn and proceed.
3. c) Speed up to cross quickly.
4. d) Slow down and be ready to stop.

10. How should you adjust your driving on gravel or dirt roads?

1. a) Decrease following distance.
2. b) Drive faster to maintain momentum.
3. c) Slow down and increase following distance.
4. d) Maintain normal speed.

11. Which type of mandatory insurance coverage pays for injuries without having to determine who was at fault?

1. a) Personal Injury Protection.
2. b) Collision.
3. c) Bodily Injury Liability.
4. d) Comprehensive.

12. In addition to carrying future proof of financial responsibility, what is the reinstatement fee for a conviction of driving without insurance?

1. a) $250
2. b) $100
3. c) $40
4. d) $500

13. How many reckless or impaired driving charges within one year will result in mandatory license revocation?

1. a) One charge.
2. b) Four charges.
3. c) Two charges.
4. d) Three charges.

14. How can you have all points removed from your driving record?

1. a) Drive six months without a conviction.
2. b) Drive two successive years without a conviction.
3. c) Take a defensive driving course.
4. d) Pay a fine of $200.

15. Why should you be cautious at railroad crossings at night?

1. a) Trains are louder at night.
2. b) Do not assume a train is not coming just because you don't see lights.
3. c) Crossing gates don't work at night.
4. d) Trains do not run at night.

16. When do many pedestrian-motor vehicle crashes occur?

1. a) In parking lots.
2. b) On highways.
3. c) When vehicles are turning.
4. d) When vehicles are driving straight.

17. What does this hand signal indicate when used by a driver or bicyclist?

1. a) Left turn.
2. b) Right turn.
3. c) Stopping or slowing down.
4. d) Hazard ahead.

18. What is a requirement for a Class 3 electric assisted bicycle?

1. a) It is treated as a motorcycle.
2. b) It must be equipped with a speedometer.
3. c) It cannot exceed 20 mph.
4. d) It must have a throttle.

19. What must you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with sirens and lights?

1. a) Maintain speed and stay in your lane.
2. b) Stop immediately in your current lane.
3. c) Drive to the right side of the road and stop.
4. d) Speed up to clear the way.

20. What is a good rule of thumb for checking if you are in a truck driver's blind spot?

1. a) If you can't see the driver in their side mirror, they can't see you.
2. b) If you can see the cab, they can see you.
3. c) If you are within 50 feet, they can see you.
4. d) If you can see the truck's tires, they can see you.

21. On what type of road is lane filtering by motorcycles permitted?

1. a) Freeways with speed limits over 50 mph.
2. b) Roadways with a speed limit of 45 mph or less.
3. c) On-ramps only.
4. d) Any highway.

22. What must you do when a pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane is crossing the street?

1. a) Slow down and proceed with caution.
2. b) Drive around them.
3. c) Come to a complete stop.
4. d) Honk to let them know you are there.

23. What should you do if police pull you over while you are in the HOV lane?

1. a) Move to the left median.
2. b) Stop immediately in the HOV lane.
3. c) Wait until the next exit.
4. d) Move to the right side of the road.

24. Which vehicle is required to stop at all railroad crossings?

1. a) School bus.
2. b) Pickup truck.
3. c) Passenger car.
4. d) Motorcycle.

25. What does this sign at a railroad crossing indicate?

1. a) School crossing.
2. b) Stop sign ahead.
3. c) Do not enter.
4. d) Railroad crossing yield to train.

26. What is the maximum height limit for vehicles including load?

1. a) 13 feet.
2. b) 12 feet.
3. c) 14 feet.
4. d) 15 feet.

27. Which of the following vehicle features are you prohibited from using during a driving skills test?

1. a) Lane keeping assistance.
2. b) Parking assist and cruise control.
3. c) Blind spot warning systems.
4. d) Backup cameras.

28. What is the result of using water to fight a gasoline or oil fire?

1. a) It will only spread the fire.
2. b) It will extinguish the fire immediately.
3. c) It will turn the liquid into a solid.
4. d) It will reduce the poisonous gases.

29. Children aged eight and under must be in an approved child safety seat unless they are at least how tall?

1. a) 40 inches.
2. b) 60 inches.
3. c) 48 inches.
4. d) 57 inches.

30. How is the force exerted on your body calculated during a crash?

1. a) Your weight plus the car's speed.
2. b) Your weight divided by the car's speed.
3. c) Your weight multiplied by the car's speed.
4. d) The car's speed multiplied by 10.

31. What gear should the vehicle be in before starting the engine?

1. a) Low (L).
2. b) Park (P).
3. c) Reverse (R).
4. d) Drive (D).

32. You may not park within how many feet of a fire station driveway entrance?

1. a) 20 feet.
2. b) 15 feet.
3. c) 50 feet.
4. d) 30 feet.

33. When passing a vehicle on the right, what is prohibited?

1. a) Accelerating.
2. b) Leaving the roadway.
3. c) Signaling.
4. d) Checking mirrors.

34. Is it legal to pass a vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk?

1. a) No, never pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.
2. b) Yes, if there are no pedestrians.
3. c) Yes, if you honk.
4. d) Yes, if you go slowly.

35. What is the correct body position for backing a vehicle?

1. a) Both hands on the wheel, looking in the rearview mirror.
2. b) Both hands on the wheel, looking at the backup camera only.
3. c) Left arm out the window, looking in the side mirror.
4. d) Right arm on the back of the seat, looking through the rear window.

36. Is it legal to park in front of a private driveway?

1. a) Yes, for less than 5 minutes.
2. b) Yes, if it is your own driveway.
3. c) Yes, if you leave your hazard lights on.
4. d) No, it is not allowed.

37. Is it legal to drive through the "gore area" between a highway and an exit ramp?

1. a) Yes, if you missed your exit.
2. b) Yes, if traffic is heavy.
3. c) Yes, if you signal first.
4. d) No, it is against the law.

38. What does this sign warn of?

1. a) No right turn.
2. b) Right turn only.
3. c) Winding road.
4. d) Right curve.

39. Can you exceed the speed limit when exiting a freeway?

1. a) No, you may not legally drive faster than the posted limit.
2. b) Yes, if traffic is fast.
3. c) Yes, to clear the lane.
4. d) Yes, on the ramp only.

40. What signs help drivers avoid entering a Single-Point Urban Interchange ramp against traffic?

1. a) Stop signs.
2. b) Wrong Way signs.
3. c) Speed limit signs.
4. d) Yield signs.

41. What should you do when approaching the top of a hill?

1. a) Shift to neutral.
2. b) Slow down.
3. c) Speed up to see over it.
4. d) Honk your horn.

42. What does a red X signal above a flex lane mean?

1. a) The lane is reserved for carpools.
2. b) You may use the lane with caution.
3. c) The lane is about to open.
4. d) You cannot use the lane.

43. How should drivers handle a single-point urban interchange during a power outage?

1. a) Drive through without stopping.
2. b) Proceed with extreme caution and courtesy.
3. c) Wait until power is restored.
4. d) Treat it exactly as a four-way stop.

44. What does a sign with a red circle and a red slash across a symbol mean?

1. a) Warning of danger.
2. b) School zone ahead.
3. c) Action is permitted with caution.
4. d) You cannot do the action shown.

45. What does this sign indicate?

1. a) Wrong Way.
2. b) Stop.
3. c) Yield.
4. d) Do Not Enter.

46. Is it legal to stop in the emergency lane of a freeway to pick up passengers?

1. a) No, it is illegal.
2. b) Yes, if you turn on hazard lights.
3. c) Yes, if it is a quick stop.
4. d) Yes, during off-peak hours.

47. What does a round yellow sign with an 'X' and black letters indicating a railroad signify?

1. a) Railroad crossing ahead.
2. b) School crossing ahead.
3. c) No passing zone.
4. d) Road work ahead.

48. Who has the right-of-way when you are entering a public road from a private driveway?

1. a) You do.
2. b) Whoever arrives first.
3. c) Vehicles turning right.
4. d) Drivers on the public road.

49. What is a characteristic of Flex Lanes?

1. a) They are only for buses.
2. b) They are always one-way.
3. c) They carry traffic in different directions at different times.
4. d) They have no speed limit.

50. What should you watch for when traveling through a Continuous Flow Intersection?

1. a) Another light just past the intersection.
2. b) A roundabout.
3. c) A stop sign.
4. d) A toll booth.