Utah Written Knowledge Test 1 - 25 Questions

# 1: Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in a school zone during opening or closing hours?

15 mph 25 mph 20 mph

Speed limit is 20 mph when passing a school building or grounds during school recess or while children are going to or leaving school during opening or closing hours or when flashing lights are operating.

# 2: On a two-direction roadway, passing is permitted, when:

The center line is a double solid yellow line A solid yellow center line is on your side A dashed yellow center line is on your side

# 3: When passing a bicyclist, Utah law requires a minimum distance of three feet.

False True

Special care must be used near bicyclists because any collision with them may result in serious injury. This means that automobile drivers must leave safe passing room and must not turn so close to a bicyclist that the bicyclist is in danger of being hit.

Utah law requires a minimum three feet of distance from any bicyclist or vulnerable user of the highway.

# 4: When children are nearby, what should you do before backing out of a driveway or parking lot?

Honk your horn Turn on your headlights Check behind your vehicle

Check behind your vehicle before you get in. Children or small objects cannot be seen from the driver's seat. Learn more about safe backing techniques: DMV Questions about How to Back Your Car.

# 5: When facing a traffic signal showing a steady green arrow, you:

Should insist on the right-of-way Must turn in the direction of the arrow Must change lane

When facing a green arrow light, you may proceed only in the direction of the arrow. You must yield to vehicles and pedestrians still in the intersection at the time of the light change.

When the green arrow is shown in a left-turn signal, it means that opposing traffic is stopped. This is known as a protected turn.

Remember, the green arrow does not mean that all other traffic is stopped by a red light.

# 6: What does this sign mean?

Pedestrian crossing Flagger ahead Workers ahead

This sign is used at locations along a roadway where a flagger may be stationed to control traffic.

# 7: When parking close to a fire hydrant you must keep what distance?

At least 25 feet More than 15 feet 30 feet or more

Parking is not allowed within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

# 8: If you become stranded while traveling in cold weather, it is best to leave your vehicle and seek help.

True False

If you become stranded while traveling in cold weather, stay with your vehicle. Do not leave your vehicle unless you know exactly where you are and how far it is to help. Most deaths under these circumstances occur when people get out of their vehicles, become lost and suffer pro-longed exposure to the cold. Stay calm, wait for help to arrive. Turn on your hazard warning lights, light flares, or hang a brightly colored cloth from your driver side window, mirror or door handle to attract attention.

# 9: Which is the main cause of car skids?

The size of the car Poor road conditions Drivers driving too fast for road conditions

In the vast majority of cases, skids were caused by drivers traveling too fast for conditions. The best policy is to keep a skid from happening. Slow down to a speed at which you can control the car.

# 10: Bicyclists must ride:

Against (facing) the flow of traffic In the same direction as the flow of traffic On sidewalks

Bicycle riders on public streets and highways have the same rights and responsibilities as automobile drivers.

Bicyclists must ride with the flow of traffic and as near to the right side of the road or street as is safe and practical.

# 11: On two-lane roads with traffic moving in both directions, it is illegal to pass on the left side:

Where there are no center lines When it is dark Within 100 feet of an intersection

Utah law prohibits passing when approaching within 100 feet of any intersection or railroad grade crossing. It is also illegal to pass within 100 feet of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel where you view is obstructed.

Never pass when approaching or on a hill or a curve where your view is obstructed.

# 12: When taking a prescription drug, who is responsible for deciding if you can drive or not?

Your physician You Your pharmacist

It is your responsibility to know when you are not in shape to drive to drive safely.

Most of the drugs for headaches, colds, hay fever, allergies, or nerves can make you sleepy and affect your control of the vehicle. Be sure you know how any drugs or medication you take may affect your driving and ability to operate a vehicle safely on our highways.

# 13: With an anti-lock braking system (ABS) you should pump the brake if your vehicle begins to skid:

False True

If your vehicle is equipped with ABS brakes, it is not necessary to pump them when braking in slippery situation, apply constant and firm pressure and your vehicle will make a smooth, safe stop.

# 14: This over lane indicator (a steady yellow X) means:

You are not allowed to drive in the lane beneath the sign You must be prepared to stop ahead You should prepare to change lane

Green arrows indicate the lane is open, while red X's indicate that lane is for opposing traffic and motorist should not be traveling in it. Yellow X's tell motorists that the lane is in transition and they need to merge right. Flex Lanes are a method to vary the number of eastbound and westbound lanes during peak travel times.

# 15: When entering or crossing a city street from a driveway, you must:

Stop on the sidewalk Stop before the sidewalk Proceed slowly

You must stop prior to a sidewalk area, or street, when coming onto a street or highway from an alley, private driveway, private road, or from a building.

# 16: This sign added to a stop sign means:

You must slow down and proceed carefully through the intersection You cannot make a turn at the intersection All approaching traffic to this intersection must stop

When you see the 4-way or all-way sign all approaching traffic to this intersection must stop.

# 17: Penalties for driving while your license is denied, suspended, or revoked include jail sentence for how long?

One year 30 days 90 days

If you drive while your license is denied, suspended, or revoked you may be sentenced to jail for 90 days and be required to pay a fine.

# 18: When are you required to stop at a railroad crossing?

When a crossing gate is lowered When you transport children in a passenger vehicle When the crossing is marked with a crossbuck sign

You must always stop if there is any condition that makes it unsafe to proceed through the crossing.

Stop when a clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device gives warning of the immediate approach of a train. You must also stop when crossing gate is lowered, or when a human flagman signals you to stop.

Whenever an approaching train is plainly visible or emits a signal, and is in hazardous proximity to the crossing you are also required to stop.

# 19: This sign tells you:

There will be fewer lanes ahead Left lane ends Traffic must merge right

Reduction of lanes. Right lane ends. Merge left. Two lanes of traffic will soon become one lane of traffic. Right-lane traffic must yield when merging.

# 20: For how long will information about alcohol and drug-related violations remain on your driving record?

1 year 4 years 10 years

All alcohol and drug-related violations, suspensions, and revocations remain on the record for 10 years.

# 21: You should always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because:

Motorcyclists always have the right-of-way It is illegal for motorcycles to share traffic lanes The motorcycle's smaller size makes them harder to see

Due to its relatively small size, a motorcycle is sometimes difficult to see. Motorists' failure to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is the predominant cause of motorcycle crashes

It is vital for motorists to condition themselves to look for motorcyclist in traffic. The appearance of a motorcycle in traffic situations when the motorist is not prepared can lead to a hazardous situation.

# 22: What does this sign mean?

Steep hill ahead Side road Work Zone

Incline or Hill. The sign warns you of hills where special care must be taken. Slow down before you start downhill.

# 23: A white cloth tied to a radio antenna or a door handle indicates:

Slow moving vehicle Hazardous load An emergency

If you have an emergency, pull to the side of the road, turn on your emergency flashers, raise your hood, and tie something white or orange on the antenna or left door handle. This will signal an emergency.

# 24: Which is the best rule to remember when it comes to turning on your headlights?

Turn them on whenever you drive in open country Turn them on whenever you drive outside city limits Turn them on whenever you have trouble seeing other vehicles

The best rule is to remember to turn on your headlights whenever you have trouble seeing other vehicles. If you have trouble seeing them, chances are, the other vehicles are having trouble seeing you.

By law, you must turn on your headlights no later than half an hour after sunset and keep them on until half an hour before sunrise. You must also use your lights any time conditions keep you from seeing 1,000 feet ahead. These conditions include fog, stormy weather or dust.

# 25: At a flashing red light:

Stopping is not required You must come to a full stop A rolling stop is permitted, if the way is clear

A flashing red signal light means stop. You must come to a complete stop. Look both ways, yield to traffic and pedestrians and proceed when it is safe to do so. Observe the right-of-way rules.

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The Real Utah Written Knowledge Test

For new drivers, the real written DMV test in Utah has 50 multiple-choice and True or False questions. You must correctly answer at least 40 of the 50 questions to pass the test.

This free Utah practice test has 25 questions, a mix of multiple-choice and True-or-False. To match the massing score of 80%, you should have 20 correct answers.

Since this is a practice test to help you study for the real written knowledge test, you should aim higher than just 20 correct answers. It is always a good idea to make sure you know and understand all the answers.

When you are in doubt, always check the State Driver Handbook. You can get a copy from a Utah Driver License location or download it online.

If You Have a License from Another State

If you are licensed in another State and move to Utah, you must pass a 25-question test. The good news is that it’s an open-book test, which means you may bring the Driver Handbook to the test and look up answers when necessary.

The Utah Written Knowledge Test in Summary

Number of Questions: 50 (25)
Correct answers: 40 (20)
Passing score: 80%
Test time: not timed
Days before you can retake: 0 days (you can take the test twice per day*)
Available languages: 1 (English)
Failure rate: No data

*/ If you fail the written knowledge test three times, you need to pay a new fee.

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Utah Written Knowledge Test 1 – 25 Questions

# 1: Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in a school zone during opening or closing hours?

# 2: On a two-direction roadway, passing is permitted, when:

# 3: When passing a bicyclist, Utah law requires a minimum distance of three feet.

# 4: When children are nearby, what should you do before backing out of a driveway or parking lot?