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25 questions written from the Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial), covering licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving, lanes, highways and freeways, parking, following and passing and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Utah DLD test has 50 questions and you need 40 right.

25 questions
  1. Question 1What is the minimum age for a Utah entry-level learner permit?

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    B: 15. The entry-level learner permit lets you drive with a qualified supervisor once you have reached a minimum age of 15. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 3: Driver Education/Permits: Entry-Level Learner Permit, page 17.

  2. Question 2How much space should be between your chest and the steering wheel?

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    C: 10 inches. Leave 10 inches between your chest and the steering wheel and don't lean the seat back. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 7: Preparing Your Vehicle: Adjusting Your Seat, page 37.

  3. Question 3How long should you signal before changing lanes in Utah?

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    A: At least two seconds. Check mirrors, signal for at least two seconds in the direction you'll move, then head check and merge when safe. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 8: Basic Driving: Lane Changes, page 40.

  4. Question 4In Utah, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?

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    B: No closer than 15 feet. You may not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 8: Basic Driving: Parking, page 42.

  5. Question 5When passing on a two-lane road in Utah, you must return to the right lane no less than how far from oncoming vehicles?

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    B: 200 feet. Return to the right-hand lane no less than 200 feet from oncoming vehicles. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 8: Basic Driving: Passing, page 44.

  6. Question 6How long must you signal before turning in Utah?

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    C: At least two seconds. Utah requires signals for two seconds before turning and two seconds before any lane change. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 8: Basic Driving: Signaling, page 44.

  7. Question 7At a railroad crossing controlled by flashing signals or gates, how far from the nearest rail must you stop in Utah?

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    D: More than 15 feet but not more than 50 feet. Stop more than 15 feet but not more than 50 feet from the nearest rail until it is safe; if there is a gate, wait for it to rise. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 8: Basic Driving: Stopping, page 45.

  8. Question 8On a two-lane road in Utah, a school bus shows flashing red lights. Who must stop?

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    A: Traffic in both directions. On a two-lane roadway, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 8: Basic Driving: School Bus Stopping, page 46.

  9. Question 9In Utah, when no sign is posted, what speed is permitted when passing a school building or grounds during recess?

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    B: 20 mph. Utah permits 20 mph when passing a school during recess or while children are going to or leaving school, or when flashing lights are operating. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 9: Rules of the Road: Speed, page 54.

  10. Question 10In Utah, may you turn right on a red light?

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    B: Yes, after a complete stop unless posted otherwise. You may turn right on a red light after coming to a complete stop unless posted otherwise. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 9: Rules of the Road: Traffic Signals, page 56.

  11. Question 11Above what BAC is a Utah driver (non-CDL) in violation of the law?

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    B: 0.05. In Utah, if you are over 0.05 BAC (0.04 for CDL), you violate the law. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 10: Alcohol/Drugs & Driving: Alcohol and the Law, page 62.

  12. Question 12An animal is in the road and a collision seems likely. What does the Utah handbook advise?

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    D: Don't swerve; keep the vehicle under control in the travel lane. Do not swerve to avoid the animal; your risk of injury may be greater. Keep the vehicle under control and in the lane. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 11: Distractions and Driving Challenges: Avoiding Collisions with Animals, page 67.

  13. Question 13Your rear wheels skid to the right. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

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    D: To the right. If your rear wheels skid right, turn your front wheels to the right (and left for a left skid), without oversteering or slamming the brakes. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 11: Distractions and Driving Challenges: Skidding, page 72.

  14. Question 14What does a round yellow sign with an X and 'RR' mean?

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    C: Railroad crossing ahead: slow down, look, listen, be prepared to stop. The round yellow sign with an X and RR cautions you to slow down, look and listen for a train, and be prepared to stop. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 9: Traffic Signs: Railroad Crossing Signs, page 57.

  15. Question 15How long is a Utah entry-level learner permit valid?

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    C: 18 months. The entry-level learner permit is valid for 18 months, and its written test score is valid for 18 months. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 3: Driver Education/Permits: Entry-Level Learner Permit, page 17.

  16. Question 16Where should your headrest touch your head?

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    D: At the back of your head above the level of your ears. Your headrest should contact the back of your head above the level of your ears. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 7: Preparing Your Vehicle: Adjusting Your Seat, page 37.

  17. Question 17On a multi-lane road, which lane should you normally use in Utah?

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    A: The far-right lane unless passing or the lane is blocked. On multi-lane roads, always move to or remain in the far-right lane unless passing or the lane is blocked. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 8: Basic Driving: Proper Lane Usage, page 41.

  18. Question 18In Utah, how close to a stop sign, yield sign, flashing beacon or traffic signal may you park?

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    D: No closer than 30 feet. You may not park within 30 feet of any flashing beacon, stop sign, yield sign or traffic control signal. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 8: Basic Driving: Parking, page 42.

  19. Question 19When passing on the right in Utah, what is illegal?

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    C: Leaving the roadway. When passing on the right, it is illegal to leave the roadway. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 8: Basic Driving: Passing, page 44.

  20. Question 20When stopped and waiting to turn, how should your front wheels be pointed?

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    D: Straight ahead. When stopped before turning, keep the front wheels aimed straight ahead. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 8: Basic Driving: Turns, page 46.

  21. Question 21At a four-way stop, you and another driver arrive at the same time. Whom do you yield to?

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    C: The driver on your right. Yield to the driver on your right at a four-way stop if you arrive at the same time. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 9: Rules of the Road: Yielding Right-of-Way, page 60.

  22. Question 22On a Utah four-lane road WITHOUT a median, a school bus has flashing red lights. Must oncoming traffic stop?

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    B: Yes, traffic in both directions must stop. On a four-lane roadway without a median, traffic in both directions is required to stop. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 8: Basic Driving: School Bus Stopping, page 46.

  23. Question 23In Utah, when no sign is posted, what is the speed limit in business or residential areas?

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    B: 25 mph. When no sign is posted and no special hazards exist, 25 mph is permitted in business or residential areas. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 9: Rules of the Road: Speed, page 54.

  24. Question 24What does a flashing yellow arrow mean in Utah?

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    A: Turns are permitted, but yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians first; oncoming traffic has a green light. With a flashing yellow arrow, turns are permitted but you must first yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians; oncoming traffic has a green light. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 9: Rules of the Road: Traffic Signals, page 56.

  25. Question 25What is the BAC limit for a Utah CDL driver?

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    B: 0.04. The limit is 0.05 for regular drivers and 0.04 for CDL. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 10: Alcohol/Drugs & Driving: Alcohol and the Law, page 62.

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