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Utah DLD permit practice test 7

25 questions written from the Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial), covering lanes, highways and freeways, parking, sharing the road, alcohol and drugs, hazards, weather and night driving 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 1When turning onto a multi-lane road from a single left-turn lane, which lane should you finish in?

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    D: The far-left lane (closest to the curb on that side). Finish your turn in the lane that corresponds to the one you started from; from a single left-turn lane, finish in the far-left lane. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 8: Basic Driving: Proper Lane Usage, page 41.

  2. Question 2When leaving your parked vehicle, what should you do?

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    C: Stop the motor, set the parking brake, and lock your doors. When leaving your vehicle, stop the motor, set the parking brake and lock your doors. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 8: Basic Driving: Hill Parking, page 43.

  3. Question 3Why should you be especially careful of children riding bikes on sidewalks?

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    C: They may enter the road, can't see well out of the corners of their eyes, and misjudge speed. Children may ride into the road, have limited peripheral vision, trouble judging speed and distance, and lack a sense of danger. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 14: Sharing the Road: Bicycles, page 85.

  4. Question 4After a first DUI conviction, how long must a Utah driver 21 or older drive only vehicles with an ignition interlock device?

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    B: 18 months. A first DUI brings an 18-month ignition interlock restriction, or three years if the driver was under 21 at arrest. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 10: Alcohol/Drugs & Driving: Ignition Interlock Restricted Driver, page 64.

  5. Question 5At what speed may your car start to hydroplane, according to the Utah handbook?

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    D: Over 35 mph. Your car may start to hydroplane at speeds over 35 mph as the front tires ride on water. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 11: Distractions and Driving Challenges: Skidding, page 71.

  6. Question 6Your car breaks down. Where should you place emergency flares or triangles?

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    D: 200 to 300 feet behind your vehicle. Put flares or triangles 200 to 300 feet behind your vehicle, giving other drivers time to change lanes or slow down. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 12: Crashes and Insurance: Breakdowns, page 77.

  7. Question 7A crossbuck has a sign below it showing the number 3. What does it mean?

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    C: There are three sets of tracks. If there is more than one set of tracks, a sign below the crossbuck shows the number of tracks. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 14: Railroad Crossbuck Signs, page 97.

  8. Question 8What is the Utah fee for a learner permit?

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    B: $19. The handbook fee table lists the learner permit at $19. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 3: Driver License Fees, page 19.

  9. Question 9When backing, which way should you steer?

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    C: In the direction you want the rear of the vehicle to move. Steer in the direction you want the rear of the vehicle to move, back slowly and keep looking to the rear. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 8: Basic Driving: Backing (Reverse), page 40.

  10. Question 10May you change lanes while driving through an intersection?

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    A: No, wait until you have completely cleared the intersection. Never change lanes while driving through an intersection; wait until you have completely cleared it. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 8: Basic Driving: Proper Lane Usage, page 41.

  11. Question 11Under Utah law, how old must you be to ride a Class 3 electric-assisted bicycle?

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    C: 16. An individual under 16 may not operate a Class 3 electric-assisted bicycle. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 14: Sharing the Road: Electric-Assisted Bicycle, page 87.

  12. Question 12How long is the ignition interlock restriction for automobile homicide in Utah?

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    D: 10 years. Felony DUI carries a three-year interlock restriction and automobile homicide a 10-year restriction. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 10: Alcohol/Drugs & Driving: Ignition Interlock Restricted Driver, page 64.

  13. Question 13What does black ice look like?

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    D: More like a wet spot than ice. Black ice is hard to see and looks more like a wet spot than a patch of ice. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 11: Distractions and Driving Challenges: Skidding, page 71.

  14. Question 14According to the Utah handbook, what should you do if your gas pedal sticks and the car speeds out of control?

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    D: Shift to neutral, look for a safe place, steer smoothly, brake gently and pull off. If the vehicle speeds out of control, shift to neutral, look for a safe place to pull off, steer smoothly, brake gently and pull off the road. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 12: Crashes and Insurance: Stuck Gas Pedal, page 77.

  15. Question 15What is the Utah fee for a provisional Class D license (under 21)?

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    C: $39. A provisional Class D license (under 21) is $39; a regular Class D (21 and over) is $52. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 3: Driver License Fees, page 19.

  16. Question 16When stopped behind another vehicle, how much space should you leave?

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    B: Enough to see the rear wheels of the vehicle in front. When stopping behind another vehicle, ensure you can see its rear wheels. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 8: Basic Driving: Stopping at Stop Line, Crosswalk, or Gap, page 41.

  17. Question 17Is it legal to drive in the freeway emergency lane (outside the solid white line) to pass or pick up passengers?

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    A: No, it is for emergency use only. The area outside the solid white line is for emergency use only; passing or picking up passengers there is illegal. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 9: Freeway Driving, page 49.

  18. Question 18What does Utah's move over law require when approaching a stationary vehicle with flashing hazard lights?

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    D: Slow down, give as much space as practical, and change to a non-adjacent lane if safe. Reduce speed, provide as much space as practical, and if safe make a lane change into a lane not adjacent to the stationary vehicle. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 14: Sharing the Road: Move Over Law, page 87.

  19. Question 19How often must an ignition interlock device be monitored in Utah?

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    C: At least every 60 days. Interlock-restricted drivers must have the device monitored at least every 60 days; missing it or a 0.02+ start attempt extends the requirement 60 days. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 10: Alcohol/Drugs & Driving: Ignition Interlock Restricted Driver, page 64.

  20. Question 20Between which dates may snow tires with metal studs be used in Utah?

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    C: October 15 to March 31. Snow tires with metal studs may be used from October 15 through March 31 each year. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 11: Distractions and Driving Challenges: Weather—Cold Weather, page 73.

  21. Question 21A front tire blows out. What will happen and what should you avoid?

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    A: The car pulls toward the blown tire; don't slam on the brakes. A front blowout pulls the vehicle hard toward the blown tire; grip the wheel, steer straight, slow gradually and don't slam on the brakes. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 12: Crashes and Insurance: Tire Blowout, page 77.

  22. Question 22How long can visitors with a valid out-of-state license drive in Utah?

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    C: Up to six months. Visitors with a valid out-of-state or out-of-country license may drive in Utah for up to six months. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 2: Licensing Requirements, page 14.

  23. Question 23Which steering method does the Utah handbook recommend for sharp right turns, parking or correcting a skid?

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    C: Hand-over-hand steering. Use hand-over-hand steering when steering is critical, such as parking, sharp right turns or correcting a skid; use pull-push for turning. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 8: Basic Driving: Steering, page 45.

  24. Question 24What happens after a conviction for not following Utah's move over law?

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    A: You must attend a four-hour live defensive driving class within 90 days or your license is suspended 90 days. You must attend a four-hour live classroom defensive driving course within 90 days of conviction; failing that, your license is suspended for 90 days. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 14: Sharing the Road: Move Over Law, page 87.

  25. Question 25An interlock-restricted Utah driver tries to start the car with a BAC of 0.02. What happens?

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    C: The interlock requirement is extended by 60 days. Attempting to start the vehicle with 0.02 or higher extends the interlock requirement by 60 days for each occurrence. Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial): Section 10: Alcohol/Drugs & Driving: Ignition Interlock Restricted Driver, page 64.

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