Utah permit practice: 20 free questions
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Written from Utah Driver Handbook (2026-2027). Independently checked .
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Correct answer: A. Low over your hips.
Position the lap portion over the hips. The abdomen is the wrong place for it.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 7.C: Safety Belts, PDF page 37. Checked .
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Correct answer: B. You still need to buckle up.
Air bags supplement belts. Use both forms of protection.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 7.E: Air Bags, PDF page 39. Checked .
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Correct answer: A. Check the area behind it for children and objects.
Inspect the space behind the vehicle before entering. Small hazards can be hidden from a seated driver.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 8.B: Backing (Reverse), PDF page 40. Checked .
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Correct answer: B. Turn your head toward the lane you intend to enter.
A shoulder check reveals traffic that mirrors may miss. Look toward your intended move.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 8.C: Lane Changes, PDF page 40. Checked .
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Correct answer: B. 15 feet.
Leave 15 feet between your parked vehicle and a hydrant.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 8.D: Parking, PDF page 42. Checked .
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Correct answer: B. 12 inches.
The rear wheel must be within 12 inches of the curb.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 8.D: Parking, PDF page 43. Checked .
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Correct answer: C. No; the shoulder is not a passing lane.
Use a lawful travel lane to pass. A clear shoulder does not make passing there permissible.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 8.E: Passing, PDF page 44. Checked .
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Correct answer: B. Hold your lane and a steady pace.
A predictable position and speed help the other driver complete the pass.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 8.E: Passing, PDF page 44. Checked .
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Correct answer: A. Stop before reaching the bus.
On a road with two lanes, the bus stop requirement applies to opposing traffic too. Wait until its red signals cease.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 8.H: Stopping / School Bus Stopping, PDF page 46. Checked .
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Correct answer: B. Stay out of that lane.
The red X closes that lane to your direction of travel.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 9.A: Flex Lanes, PDF page 49. Checked .
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Correct answer: B. Two seconds.
Keep a gap of two seconds or more on the freeway. Leave additional time when conditions worsen.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 9.B: Freeway Driving, PDF page 49. Checked .
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Correct answer: B. 25 mph.
The default for residential and business areas is 25 mph. Conditions can require a lower speed.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 9.E: Speed, PDF page 54. Checked .
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Correct answer: A. Yield to the pedestrian before following the arrow.
The arrow permits movement in its indicated direction. People and vehicles still crossing retain priority.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 9.H: Traffic Signals, PDF page 55. Checked .
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Correct answer: B. Yield to approaching vehicles and pedestrians.
A yellow flashing arrow permits a cautious turn after yielding. Approaching traffic may have a green signal.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 9.H: Traffic Signals, PDF page 56. Checked .
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Correct answer: B. Stop, then check both directions before proceeding.
The red flasher requires a full stop and a careful check before entering.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 9.H: Traffic Signals, PDF page 56. Checked .
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Correct answer: A. Obey the officer and stop.
An officer directing the intersection takes priority over the signal.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 9.I: Traffic Signs, PDF page 56. Checked .
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Correct answer: B. The driver on your right.
When arrival is simultaneous, yield to the vehicle on the right.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 9.J: Yielding Right-of-Way, PDF page 60. Checked .
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Correct answer: A. You must yield to the approaching vehicle.
A left turn must wait for opposing traffic to clear.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 9.J: Yielding Right-of-Way, PDF page 60. Checked .
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Correct answer: B. Yes, when impairment makes driving unsafe.
Unsafe impairment can violate the law even below the BAC limit. A number alone does not establish fitness to drive.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 10.C: Alcohol and the Law, PDF page 62. Checked .
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Correct answer: B. Three feet.
Leave a gap of three feet or more when overtaking a bicycle rider.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 14.A: Bicycles, PDF page 85. Checked .
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