Utah DMV driver's license practice test 1
Free Utah driver's license practice test with 25 original questions from the Utah Driver Handbook. This test leans on Section 8: Basic Driving (4), New 2026 Laws (1), and Section 5: Vision and Health (1). It starts with this question: "The light is green but an officer signals you to stop. What must you do?" No account needed, and every answer is explained.
Checked on
- Questions
- 25
- Passing score
- 80% (20 of 25)
- Mistakes allowed
- 5
- Official handbook
- Utah Driver Handbook
Practice questions
Question 1 of 250 of 25 answered
The light is green but an officer signals you to stop. What must you do?
What this test covers
Every question comes from one of these sections of the Utah Driver Handbook.
- New 2026 Laws1 question
- Section 3: Driver Education and Permits2 questions
- Section 4: Driver License Types1 question
- Section 5: Vision and Health1 question
- Section 6: Examinations1 question
- Section 7: Preparing Your Vehicle2 questions
- Section 8: Basic Driving4 questions
- Section 9: Rules of the Road4 questions
- Section 10: Alcohol and Drugs2 questions
- Section 11: Distractions and Driving Challenges3 questions
- Section 12: Crashes and Insurance1 question
- Section 13: Suspensions and Your Record1 question
- Section 14: Sharing the Road2 questions
All 25 questions on this test
Every question on this test is listed here with its answer options. Take the test above to see which answers are correct and why.
Question 1: The light is green but an officer signals you to stop. What must you do?
- A. Stop
- B. Proceed, since the light is green
- C. Slow down and go around
Question 2: Where should children 12 and under ride?
- A. Anywhere, if the air bag is switched on
- B. Buckled up in a rear seat
- C. In the front, with the seat pushed back
Source:Utah Driver Handbook, Section 7: Preparing Your Vehicle
Question 3: A driver under 21 is convicted of a first DUI. How long is the ignition interlock restriction?
- A. Three years
- B. 18 months
- C. One year
Question 4: How long is an entry-level learner permit valid?
- A. 6 months
- B. 12 months
- C. 18 months
Source:Utah Driver Handbook, Section 3: Driver Education and Permits
Question 5: Your rear wheels skid to the right. Which way should you turn the front wheels?
- A. Keep them straight and brake hard
- B. To the left
- C. To the right
Source:Utah Driver Handbook, Section 11: Distractions and Driving Challenges
Question 6: Under HB 128 (2026), what changed about signaling in a roundabout?
- A. You're no longer required to signal
- B. You must signal at every exit you pass
- C. You must turn on your hazard lights
Question 7: Your brakes stop working while you drive. What should you use?
- A. Reverse gear, shifted at speed
- B. The parking brake, applied slowly
- C. The horn and hazard lights only
Source:Utah Driver Handbook, Section 12: Crashes and Insurance
Question 8: May you drive across the gore area between an exit lane and the traffic lane?
- A. No, it's against the law
- B. Yes, if you missed your exit
- C. Yes, in light traffic
Question 9: Smoking in a vehicle while transporting children of what age is an infraction?
- A. 15 years or younger
- B. Only babies in car seats
- C. 5 years or younger
Source:Utah Driver Handbook, Section 7: Preparing Your Vehicle
Question 10: How many written knowledge tests can you take in one day?
- A. As many as you like
- B. One
- C. Two
Question 11: When parking next to a curb, how far from it may your back wheel be?
- A. No more than 18 inches
- B. No more than 24 inches
- C. No more than 12 inches
Question 12: When passing, how far must you return to the right lane before an oncoming vehicle?
- A. No less than 50 feet
- B. No less than 1,000 feet
- C. No less than 200 feet
Question 13: Which motorcycle riders and passengers must wear an approved helmet in Utah?
- A. Anyone under 21
- B. Anyone under 18
- C. Only the person driving
Question 14: How far behind a truck can its blind spot extend?
- A. Up to 1,000 feet
- B. Up to 200 feet
- C. Up to 20 feet
Question 15: How long will a vehicle usually float after entering water?
- A. Until help arrives
- B. 30 to 60 seconds
- C. 5 to 10 minutes
Source:Utah Driver Handbook, Section 11: Distractions and Driving Challenges
Question 16: How many points does reckless driving carry in Utah?
- A. 35
- B. 50
- C. 80
Source:Utah Driver Handbook, Section 13: Suspensions and Your Record
Question 17: What can a Utah Driving Privilege Card be used for?
- A. Driving only
- B. Age verification at stores
- C. Driving and air travel ID
Source:Utah Driver Handbook, Section 4: Driver License Types
Question 18: How far before your turn may you enter a shared center left turn lane?
- A. No more than 1,000 feet
- B. No more than 500 feet
- C. No more than 100 feet
Question 19: An oncoming car has its turn signal on. Should you pull out in front of it?
- A. Yes, as long as it's slowing down
- B. Yes, a signal means it's turning
- C. No, the driver may not actually turn
Question 20: How many classroom hours does a high school driver education course include?
- A. 27 hours
- B. 30 hours
- C. 18 hours
Source:Utah Driver Handbook, Section 3: Driver Education and Permits
Question 21: What does a flashing yellow arrow mean?
- A. Turns in that direction are prohibited
- B. Turns are permitted after yielding to oncoming traffic
- C. Oncoming traffic must stop and let you turn
Question 22: What does black ice look like on the road?
- A. More like a wet spot than ice
- B. A bright white patch
- C. A dark strip of loose gravel
Source:Utah Driver Handbook, Section 11: Distractions and Driving Challenges
Question 23: Can you be in violation of Utah law while under the 0.05 limit?
- A. No, the legal limit is the only test
- B. Yes, if you're too impaired to drive safely
- C. Only if you're a driver under 21
Question 24: You're upset or angry before a drive. What does the handbook advise?
- A. Drive, but only on roads you know well
- B. Stay off the road until you cool down
- C. Drive fast so the trip ends sooner
Question 25: How long must you signal before turning in Utah?
- A. Five seconds
- B. One second
- C. Two seconds
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