Utah DLD permit practice test 3
25 questions written from the Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial), covering speed limits, signals and pavement markings, alcohol and drugs, hazards, weather and night driving, emergencies 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.
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Question 1What does Utah's basic speed law say?
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C: Never drive faster than is reasonable and prudent under existing conditions. Utah's basic speed law says you may never drive faster than is reasonable and prudent under existing conditions. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 9: Rules of the Road: Speed, page 54.
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Question 2What does a green arrow light allow?
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A: Proceeding only in the direction of the arrow after yielding to those still in the intersection. With a green arrow, vehicles may proceed only in the arrow's direction after yielding to vehicles and pedestrians still in the intersection. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 9: Rules of the Road: Traffic Signals, page 55.
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Question 3Can a Utah driver be in violation while under the legal BAC limit?
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D: Yes, if impaired to the degree that it is unsafe to operate a vehicle. Driving is a violation if you are impaired to the point that it is unsafe to drive, even under the legal limit. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 10: Alcohol/Drugs & Driving: Alcohol and the Law, page 62.
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Question 4How deep must water be to reach the bottom of most passenger cars?
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C: Six inches. Six inches of water reaches the bottom of most cars, causing loss of control or stalling; two feet of moving water can carry away most vehicles. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 11: Distractions and Driving Challenges: Flooding, page 68.
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Question 5Stranded in a snowstorm, why should you keep the exhaust pipe clear?
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B: To prevent carbon monoxide from leaking into the vehicle. Keep the exhaust pipe clear of snow; fumes can leak inside and cause you to black out or die. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 11: Distractions and Driving Challenges: Weather—Cold Weather, page 73.
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Question 6What shape and color are most warning signs?
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D: Diamond-shaped and yellow with black. Warning signs are usually diamond shaped and yellow with black lettering or symbols. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 9: Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 58.
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Question 7How many hours of supervised driving must a Utah teen complete with a parent or guardian?
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B: 40 hours, 10 after sunset. Students must complete 40 hours of driving, including 10 hours after sunset, with a parent or legal guardian. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 3: Driver Education/Permits: Completion of Driver Education for Ages 15-18, page 16.
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Question 8A 150-pound person crashes at 30 mph. About how much force acts on their body?
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C: 4,500 pounds. Crash force equals weight times speed: 150 lb × 30 mph = 4,500 pounds of force. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 7: Preparing Your Vehicle: Safety Belt Facts, page 38.
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Question 9What following distance should you keep on a Utah freeway in normal conditions?
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C: At least two seconds, more in adverse conditions. Maintain at least two seconds following distance on the freeway, increasing it under adverse conditions. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 9: Freeway Driving, page 49.
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Question 10You park downhill next to a curb. What should you do with your front wheels?
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B: Turn them toward the curb so the front tire touches it. To park downhill, turn the wheel toward the curb so the front tire touches the curb, then put it in park and set the parking brake. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 8: Basic Driving: Hill Parking, page 42.
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Question 11Where should you never pass?
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B: At intersections, or another car stopped at a crosswalk. Never pass with an oncoming vehicle, where a curve or hill blocks your view, at intersections or a car stopped at a crosswalk, before a railroad crossing or bridge, or in a no-passing zone. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 8: Basic Driving: Passing, page 44.
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Question 12When should a three-point turn be used?
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D: Only if the road is too narrow for a U-turn, on a two-lane road. Use a three-point turn only if the road is too narrow for a U-turn, only on a two-lane road; going around the block is better if possible. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 8: Basic Driving: Three-Point Turn, page 48.
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Question 13An emergency vehicle with siren and lights approaches. What must you do in Utah?
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B: Drive at once to the right side of the road and stop until it passes. You must yield: drive at once to the right side of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 14: Sharing the Road: Emergency Vehicles, page 87.
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Question 14Up to what amount can fines for illegally passing a Utah school bus run?
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D: $3,000. School bus drivers may report illegal passing; fines can run up to $3,000. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 8: Basic Driving: School Bus Stopping, page 46.
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Question 15According to the Utah handbook, which could be too fast in poor weather?
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A: 10 mph on an icy road. Driving on an icy road at 10 mph, or on an open highway on a rainy night at 25 mph, may be too fast. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 9: Rules of the Road: Speed, page 55.
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Question 16The traffic lights at an intersection are not working. What does Utah require?
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A: Come to a complete stop, then yield to any vehicle on the right unless an officer directs otherwise. At non-working lights, come to a complete stop before entering and yield to any vehicle on the right unless directed otherwise by a peace officer. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 9: Rules of the Road: Traffic Signs, page 56.
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Question 17For a first DUI conviction in Utah (driver 21 or older), how long is the license suspended?
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A: 120 days. A first DUI conviction for a driver 21+ brings a 120-day suspension; a second or subsequent offense brings two years. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 10: Alcohol/Drugs & Driving: Alcohol and the Law, page 62.
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Question 18How do courts treat speeding in a Utah highway construction zone?
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A: At least twice the regular speeding fine. Courts must fine a driver who speeds in a highway construction zone at least twice the regular fine. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 11: Distractions and Driving Challenges: Highway Work Zones, page 69.
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Question 19What is the penalty for failing to stop at the scene of an injury crash in Utah?
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B: Third-degree felony. It is a third-degree felony to fail to stop at the scene of an injury crash. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 12: Crashes and Insurance, page 75.
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Question 20What does a red and white downward-pointing triangle (yield sign) require?
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D: Slow down and yield to traffic with the right-of-way. A yield sign means you must slow down and yield to traffic that has the right-of-way. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 9: Traffic Signs: Warning Signs, page 58.
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Question 21How many hours of behind-the-wheel instruction does Utah driver education require?
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B: 6 hours. Driver education requires classroom hours (27 high school, 18 commercial, or 30 online), plus 6 hours behind the wheel and 6 hours of observation. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 3: Driver Education/Permits: Driver Education, page 16.
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Question 22In Utah, when can you be stopped and cited just for a seat belt violation?
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C: If anyone under 16 is unrestrained; occupants 16+ may be cited only if stopped for another reason. You may be stopped and cited if anyone under 16 is unrestrained; occupants 16 and older may be cited for a belt violation if stopped for another reason. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 7: Preparing Your Vehicle: Safety Belt Violations, page 38.
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Question 23You're in the left lane of a Utah multi-lane highway and a vehicle comes up behind you. What must you do?
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B: Move safely to the right to avoid impeding traffic. A vehicle in the left lane must move safely to the right when approached from behind; you can be cited for impeding traffic. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 9: Freeway Driving, page 49.
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Question 24You park uphill next to a curb. How should you turn your wheels?
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C: Away from the curb, with the front tire touching the curb. To park uphill with a curb, turn the wheel away from the curb while the front tire touches it; without a curb, turn the wheel to the right. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 8: Basic Driving: Hill Parking, page 42.
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Question 25How much should you increase your following distance at night in Utah?
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B: By at least two seconds. Increase your following distance at night by at least two seconds. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 11: Distractions and Driving Challenges: Night Driving, page 71.
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