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Utah permit exam simulator

Reviewed test format

Never-licensed applicants (closed book)

50 questions. At least 40 correct overall (calculated from the sourced passing rule); calculated maximum of 10 mistakes overall.

Test format details: Never-licensed applicants take a closed-book test with 50 questions; previously licensed applicants take an open-book version with 25 questions.

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Test variants: Never licensed: 50 questions; closed book. Previously licensed: 25 questions; open book.

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Test duration notes: The written knowledge test has no timer. The handbook estimates 30–45 minutes for completion.

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Questions: 50

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Passing percentage: 80

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Where should the lap portion of your safety belt rest?

Question 1 of 50

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 .

Your vehicle has air bags. What does that mean for safety-belt use?

Question 2 of 50

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 .

What should you do before getting into a vehicle that you will back up?

Question 3 of 50

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 .

Before moving into another lane, how should you check the blind spot?

Question 4 of 50

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 .

What is the minimum parking clearance from a fire hydrant?

Question 5 of 50

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 .

What is the maximum distance allowed between the rear wheel and the curb when parking beside it?

Question 6 of 50

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 .

A slow driver is ahead and the shoulder is clear. May you use the shoulder to pass?

Question 7 of 50

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 .

Another driver is overtaking you. What should you do?

Question 8 of 50

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 .

On a two-lane road, an approaching school bus stops with its red lights flashing. What must you do?

Question 9 of 50

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 .

An overhead lane-control signal displays a red X above a flex lane. What should you do?

Question 10 of 50

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 .

In good freeway conditions, what is the minimum recommended following interval?

Question 11 of 50

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 .

With no posted speed sign and no special hazard, what is the speed limit in a Utah residential area?

Question 12 of 50

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 .

You receive a green arrow, but a pedestrian remains in the intersection. What should you do?

Question 13 of 50

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 .

What does a flashing yellow arrow require before you turn?

Question 14 of 50

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 .

How should you respond to a flashing red signal?

Question 15 of 50

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 .

A police officer directs you to stop while your signal is green. What should you do?

Question 16 of 50

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 .

You and a driver to your right arrive together at a four-way stop. Who should proceed first?

Question 17 of 50

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 .

You plan to turn left across an approaching vehicle’s path. Who must yield?

Question 18 of 50

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 .

Can a driver violate Utah’s impaired-driving law with a BAC below the legal limit?

Question 19 of 50

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 .

What is the minimum clearance when passing a bicyclist in Utah?

Question 20 of 50

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 .

What clearance does the handbook recommend between your chest and the steering wheel?

Question 21 of 50

Answer: B. 10 inches.

Adjust the seat to provide 10 inches of space between your chest and the wheel.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 7.A: Adjusting Your Seat, PDF page 37. Checked .

How should you wear the shoulder portion of a safety belt?

Question 22 of 50

Answer: C. Across your shoulder and chest.

Route the shoulder portion across the upper body. Tucking it behind you or beneath an arm defeats proper positioning.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 7.C: Safety Belts, PDF page 37. Checked .

Where should an infant ride when the front passenger position has an air bag?

Question 23 of 50

Answer: A. In an appropriate child seat in the rear.

Keep infants away from the front passenger air bag. Use a suitable child restraint in the back.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 7.E: Air Bags, PDF page 39. Checked .

You become drowsy during a trip. What should you do?

Question 24 of 50

Answer: B. Take an exit or rest-area stop and sleep.

Drowsiness calls for stopping somewhere safe and getting sleep. Continuing while tired increases crash risk.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 11.D: Fatigue, PDF page 68. Checked .

What is the minimum signaling time before moving into another lane?

Question 25 of 50

Answer: B. Two seconds.

Give other road users two seconds of advance signal before a lane change.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 8.C: Lane Changes, PDF page 40. Checked .

A snowplow has flashing yellow lights and a blade extended on its right. May you pass on that side?

Question 26 of 50

Answer: C. No; passing beside the extended blade is prohibited.

An extended plow blade makes that side off limits for passing while the yellow signals flash.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 8.E: Passing, PDF page 44. Checked .

A freeway traffic jam blocks your route. May you leave by driving the wrong way along an entrance ramp?

Question 27 of 50

Answer: A. No; an entrance ramp cannot be used as an exit.

Congestion does not allow driving out through an entrance ramp.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 9.B: Freeway Driving, PDF page 49. Checked .

What is the minimum parking distance from a stop sign?

Question 28 of 50

Answer: C. 30 feet.

Keep parked vehicles 30 feet or more from a stop sign.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 8.D: Parking, PDF page 42. Checked .

May you park beside a car already parked at the curb?

Question 29 of 50

Answer: B. No; that would be double parking.

Parking alongside a curbside vehicle blocks road space and is prohibited.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 8.D: Parking, PDF page 42. Checked .

When may you stop on an interstate shoulder?

Question 30 of 50

Answer: C. For a breakdown or physical distress.

Interstate shoulders are reserved for breakdowns and physical emergencies. Use an exit for routine stops.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 8.D: Parking, PDF page 42. Checked .

When parking downhill beside a curb, which way should you angle the front wheels?

Question 31 of 50

Answer: A. Toward the curb.

Point the front tires into the curb when facing downhill. Secure the vehicle with the parking brake too.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 8.D: Parking / Hill Parking, PDF page 42. Checked .

Before walking away from your parked vehicle, what should you do?

Question 32 of 50

Answer: C. Shut off the engine, apply the parking brake and lock up.

Secure a parked vehicle before leaving it. Switch off its engine, engage its parking brake and lock the doors.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 8.D: Parking / Hill Parking, PDF page 43. Checked .

With no different posted limit, what is the maximum speed past school grounds during recess?

Question 33 of 50

Answer: B. 20 mph.

The school-recess limit is 20 mph. Watch for children near the road.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 9.E: Speed, PDF page 54. Checked .

Rain makes the posted speed unsafe. How should you choose your speed?

Question 34 of 50

Answer: B. Slow to a speed suited to the conditions.

A posted limit does not excuse unsafe speed. Reduce speed to suit visibility, weather and road conditions.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 9.E: Speed, PDF page 54. Checked .

Where may you normally enter or leave an I-15 express lane?

Question 35 of 50

Answer: B. At an access opening marked by dotted white lines.

Use the marked access openings for routine entry or exit. Solid double white lines separate the lane elsewhere.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 9.B: Freeway Driving / Carpool (Express) Lane, PDF page 50. Checked .

A stop line is marked at your red light. Where should your vehicle stop?

Question 36 of 50

Answer: A. Before the line.

Keep the vehicle behind the marked stopping boundary. Leave the pedestrian crossing clear.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 9.D: Pavement Markings / Crosswalks and Stop Lines, PDF page 54. Checked .

You are leaving a driveway for a public street. Who has priority?

Question 37 of 50

Answer: B. Drivers already on the public street.

Wait for traffic on the public roadway before entering from a driveway.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 9.J: Yielding Right-of-Way, PDF page 60. Checked .

You are joining an interstate from an entrance ramp. Who must yield?

Question 38 of 50

Answer: A. You must yield to vehicles already on the interstate.

Find a safe gap without forcing highway traffic to yield to your merge.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 9.J: Yielding Right-of-Way, PDF page 60. Checked .

On a narrow mountain road, you are going downhill toward an uphill vehicle. Who must yield?

Question 39 of 50

Answer: B. You, as the downhill driver.

The descending driver gives way to the ascending vehicle on a narrow road.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 11.I: Mountain Driving, PDF page 70. Checked .

Which medicines can impair driving?

Question 40 of 50

Answer: C. Both prescription and nonprescription medicines.

Legal medicines can affect alertness and driving ability. Check their effects before driving.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 10.A: Effects of Alcohol and Drugs, PDF page 61. Checked .

How much alcohol triggers Utah’s Not-a-Drop rule for a driver younger than 21?

Question 41 of 50

Answer: A. Any measurable amount.

For drivers younger than 21, the rule applies to any measurable alcohol. The adult BAC threshold does not provide an allowance.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 10.B: 21 and Under, PDF page 62. Checked .

What does Utah’s implied-consent rule mean for a motorist?

Question 42 of 50

Answer: B. Driving implies consent to alcohol or drug testing when lawfully requested.

Using the roads carries implied consent to chemical testing under the law. Refusing can lead to loss of driving privileges.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 10.C: Alcohol and the Law / Implied Consent Law, PDF page 63. Checked .

Floodwater covers the road ahead. What should you do?

Question 43 of 50

Answer: B. Choose another route.

Avoid flooded roads and take a different route. Water can hide damage beneath the surface.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 11.E: Flooding, PDF page 68. Checked .

You reach a work zone after the crew has left. How should you drive?

Question 44 of 50

Answer: C. Reduce speed for the work-zone conditions.

Work-zone hazards can remain after workers leave. Narrow lanes and uneven pavement still require caution.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 11.G: Highway Work Zones, PDF page 69. Checked .

What is the minimum separation at which you must already have dimmed high beams for an approaching car?

Question 45 of 50

Answer: C. 500 feet.

Switch to low beams before the approaching car is within 500 feet.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 11.J: Night Driving, PDF page 70. Checked .

At what distance behind a car must you dim your high beams?

Question 46 of 50

Answer: B. 300 feet.

Use low beams when following within 300 feet so your lights do not dazzle the driver ahead.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 11.J: Night Driving, PDF page 70. Checked .

The accelerator sticks and your vehicle keeps gaining speed. What gear should you select while seeking a safe stopping place?

Question 47 of 50

Answer: A. Neutral.

Selecting neutral disconnects engine power from the drive wheels. Then guide the vehicle toward a safe stop.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 12.B: Emergencies and Avoiding Crashes / Stuck Gas Pedal, PDF page 77. Checked .

How much lane space should you give a motorcycle?

Question 48 of 50

Answer: A. A full lane.

A rider needs the whole lane to maneuver around hazards. Do not drive beside a motorcycle within its lane.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 14.F: Motorcycles, PDF page 91. Checked .

Which side of a large truck has its biggest blind spot?

Question 49 of 50

Answer: B. The right side.

The right side contains a particularly large area hidden from the truck driver. Avoid lingering there.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 14.C: Trucks and Large Vehicles / Side No-Zone, PDF page 90. Checked .

A train has passed, but the crossing gates are still down and the lights flash. What should you do?

Question 50 of 50

Answer: A. Wait for the gates to rise and the flashing to end.

A passing train does not by itself clear the crossing. Wait for both the gate and light warnings to end.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 14: Sharing the Road / Railroad Crossings / Gates, PDF page 97. Checked .

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