Utah DMV Driver License & Road Signs Review

A comprehensive set of 150 question-and-answer flashcards covering Utah learner permit steps, traffic laws, safe-driving practices, and U.S. roadway signs.

1. A learner's permit allows a new driver to drive while supervised by whom?

A licensed parent, legal guardian, driving instructor, or other responsible adult who has signed for financial responsibility.

2. To safely pass a bicycle, you should do what?

Slow down and give the bicyclist as much space as possible.

3. Do not make a U-turn unless you can be seen from both directions for at least how many feet?

500 feet.

4. During school hours, what is the speed limit in a school zone?

20 mph unless otherwise posted.

5. Use your headlights any time conditions prevent you from seeing at least how many feet ahead?

1,000 feet.

6. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is what?

25 mph.

7. When following a vehicle at night, you must dim your lights when you are within how many feet of the vehicle?

300 feet.

8. Who must use a properly fastened safety belt while in a moving motor vehicle?

All occupants of the vehicle.

9. A child passenger under the age of eight and less than what height must be in an approved child safety seat?

57 inches.

10. Children of what age and younger should not sit in the front seat of a vehicle?

12 years old and younger.

11. A child up to the age of what must be seated in a rear-facing car seat?

Two years old (and 30 pounds).

12. It is an infraction to smoke a cigarette in a vehicle under what circumstance?

When a child age 15 or younger is in the vehicle.

13. If convicted of driving without proper insurance coverage, you will be required to have SR-22 insurance for how long?

Three years.

14. A Class D license allows a driver to operate a vehicle that weighs up to how many pounds?

26,000 pounds.

15. In Utah, it is illegal to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration of what percent?

0.05 percent BAC.

16. Tailgating other drivers can have what effect?

It can frustrate other drivers and make them angry, leading to aggressive driving.

17. Driving under the influence of any medication that impairs driving is permitted under what circumstances?

Under no circumstances.

18. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles next to the broken line may do what?

Pass, when it is safe.

19. When parking uphill on a two-way road with no curb, which direction should you turn your front wheels?

Right, toward the side of the road.

20. After a minor collision with no injuries, what should you do with your vehicle?

Move it out of the traffic lane if possible.

21. If there is no crosswalk and a pedestrian is crossing your lane, what should you do?

Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing.

22. When driving on the freeway behind a large truck, how should you follow?

Farther behind than you would follow a passenger vehicle.

23. You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog when?

At all times.

24. To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check where?

Over your shoulders.

25. You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane; what should you do?

Make room for the merging traffic if possible.

26. When driving through a construction zone, you should avoid “rubbernecking” by doing what?

Pass carefully without slowing down just to look at the work.

27. Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for what reason?

To allow the truck driver enough room to stop.

28. When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane when you can see what?

The headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

29. Orange construction signs and cones on a freeway indicate you must be prepared for what?

Workers, equipment, and/or closed lanes ahead.

30. When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should drive slowly enough to stop within what area?

The area illuminated by your headlights.

31. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from which lane?

The lane closest to the left curb.

32. If you plan to pass another vehicle, what should you not assume?

That the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

33. You drive defensively when you do what with your eyes?

Keep them moving to look for possible hazards.

34. Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when what condition exists?

There isn’t room on the other side to completely clear the tracks.

35. You should use your horn only when?

It may help prevent a collision.

36. If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, what may happen?

You may interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.

37. You should allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following what type of vehicle?

A motorcycle.

38. You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement under what circumstances?

If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation.

39. When you want to turn left, to whom should you yield the right-of-way?

All approaching vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists.

40. Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and do what?

Glance over your shoulder.

41. When merging onto the freeway, you should be driving at what speed relative to traffic?

At or near the speed of freeway traffic.

42. You want to park downhill on a two-way road with no curb; which way do you turn your front wheels?

Right, toward the side of the road.

43. You should not start across an intersection if you will block it when the light turns red under what circumstances?

Under any circumstances.

44. If a pedestrian starts to cross on a flashing “Don’t Walk” signal and is halfway across when your light turns green, what should you do?

Wait until the pedestrian has crossed the street.

45. A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you creating a hazard; what is the first thing you should do?

Take your foot off the gas pedal.

46. A red arrow pointing right on a traffic light means what?

You may not turn in that direction until the light turns green.

47. An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle means what?

The vehicle is a slow-moving vehicle.

48. How must you yield to an emergency vehicle using its siren and lights?

Drive as close as possible to the right edge of the road and stop.

49. When a school bus is stopped ahead with red lights flashing and stop arm extended, you must do what?

Come to a complete stop until the lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.

50. You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle under what circumstances?

Under no circumstances.

51. On a freeway you should look farther ahead than on a city street for what reason?

To see potential hazards early.

52. Slowing down just to look at collisions or other unusual things causes what?

Traffic congestion.

53. When should you yield your legal right-of-way?

Whenever it helps prevent collisions.

54. If you are in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right, and the driver behind wants to go faster, what should you do?

Move into the right lane when it is safe.

55. While driving at night and an oncoming vehicle has high beams on, where should you look?

Toward the right edge of your lane.

56. You should increase the space between your vehicle and the one ahead when what occurs?

You are being tailgated by another driver.

57. How often should you check your rearview mirrors?

Often, to see how traffic is moving behind you.

58. If your vehicle starts to hydroplane due to water, you should do what?

Slow down gradually and do not apply the brakes.

59. At an intersection, an emergency vehicle approaches; what should you do?

Continue through the intersection, then pull to the right and stop.

60. You may drive around lowered gates at a railroad crossing under what circumstances?

Under no circumstances.

61. If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, what must you do before turning?

Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

62. When making a right turn on a green light, you must yield to whom?

Pedestrians.

63. You may cross solid yellow lines only when doing what maneuver?

Making a turn.

64. When driving where children are playing, what should you expect them to do?

Run out in front of you without looking.

65. If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track, when should you proceed?

When you have a clear view of all tracks and can proceed safely.

66. While backing, how should you look?

Turn your head and look through the rear window.

67. To help prevent crashes, you should communicate with others how?

By signaling, using lights or the horn when appropriate.

68. If your turn signals fail, what should you use to indicate turning?

Hand signals.

69. Your brake lights tell other drivers that you are doing what?

Slowing down or stopping.

70. If you begin to feel tired while driving, what is the best action?

Stop driving.

71. If another driver cuts you off, what should you do?

Let it go and continue driving safely.

72. As alcohol builds up in your blood, it has what effect on reactions?

It slows down your reactions.

73. If your car breaks down on a highway, what should you do?

Use your four-way flashers and pull off the road as far as possible.

74. To pass a slower vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must use which lane?

The lane belonging to oncoming traffic.

75. What is the most important thing to remember about speed management and curves?

Slow down before you enter the curve.

76. At a stop sign, in what order should you look before proceeding?

Look left, then right, then left again.

77. When exiting a highway, when should you slow down?

Once you have moved into the exit lane.

78. It is best to keep a space cushion where relative to your vehicle?

On all sides of the vehicle.

79. Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and surroundings is important for what reason?

It gives you time to react to unexpected situations.

80. You should allow a larger space cushion when stopping under what condition?

On an incline (uphill).

81. When making a turn, you must do what with your speed?

Reduce it.

82. You should drive below the posted speed limit when what makes conditions less than perfect?

Any factor such as wet roads, poor visibility, or other hazards.

83. The space you need to cross traffic depends on what factors?

Road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic.

84. Your ability to stop is affected by what?

The condition of the road.

85. To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, what should you do?

Continually scan the entire road and roadsides.

86. When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, what should you do?

Let the oncoming car pass, then pass the bicyclist.

87. When driving on slick roads, how should you take turns?

More slowly than usual.

88. When driving on slippery roads, what should you do with following distance?

Increase it.

89. Roads freeze quickly when they are what?

Shaded.

90. When waiting in an intersection to turn left, how should you position your wheels?

Keep them straight.

91. What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration?

Allow your body time to eliminate the alcohol.

92. A bicyclist who does not obey traffic laws can face what consequence?

They can be ticketed.

93. Why should a driver be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians?

They are difficult to see in traffic.

94. At an intersection with a yield sign, what should you do?

Slow down and yield the right-of-way to other traffic.

95. When parking uphill next to a curb, which way should you turn your steering wheel?

Away from the curb.

96. At a school crossing sign, what should you do?

Watch for children and be ready to stop.

97. If a tire suddenly blows out while driving, what should you do?

Grip the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and exit the traffic lane.

98. When passing a motorcycle, your vehicle must be where during the pass?

Entirely in the left lane; allow the motorcycle the full lane.

99. Using a cell phone while operating a vehicle is considered a distraction because it does what?

Occupies the driver's hands, eyes, and mind.

100. When driving in fog, rain, or snow, which headlights should you use?

Low beam headlights.