Utah Driver Handbook 2024–2025

Key question-and-answer flashcards to prepare for Utah’s driver license knowledge test, covering laws, safety rules, licensing, alcohol, sharing the road, and vehicle requirements.

What new 2024 law removes the front license-plate requirement (effective Jan 1 2025)?

SB 45 License Plate Revisions.

How old must you be to obtain a regular Class D driver license in Utah?

At least 16 years of age (and driver-education completed if under 19).

Which credential is for Utah residents who cannot prove lawful U.S. presence but wish to drive?

Driving Privilege Card (DPC).

What minimum vision standard must be met to pass the Utah eye test?

20/40 vision and 90° peripheral field in at least one eye (with or without correction).

How long is an entry-level learner permit valid?

18 months.

Who can supervise a 15-year-old holding a Utah learner permit?

A licensed parent, legal guardian, driving instructor, or responsible adult who signed financial liability.

Minimum holding period for a learner permit if you are 17?

6 months.

Utah’s good-driver online renewal notice is sent if you have had how many reportable violations in 8 years?

No more than six (6).

How often must Utah drivers aged 65+ pass a vision test?

At every license application or renewal.

Point value for a reckless-driving conviction in Utah’s point system?

80 points.

At what blood-alcohol concentration is a Utah driver over 21 considered DUI?

0.05 BAC or higher (0.04 for CDL).

What is Utah’s ‘Not-a-Drop’ law for drivers under 21?

Any measurable alcohol results in a 6-month denial of driving privileges (first offense).

Penalty for refusing a chemical test (first offense) in Utah?

18-month license revocation (2 years if under 21).

How long is an ignition-interlock requirement after a first DUI conviction?

18 months (3 years if under 21).

When must headlights be used in Utah?

From sunset to sunrise or when persons/vehicles are not clearly visible at 1,000 ft.

Legal maximum speed limit on rural Utah interstates (where posted)?

80 mph.

What is lane filtering for motorcycles?

Motorcycles may pass between stopped vehicles in the same lane at ≤15 mph on roads ≤45 mph.

Minimum safe passing distance when overtaking a bicyclist in Utah?

Three (3) feet.

Utah’s top leading cause of highway crashes and deaths (2023)?

Failed to keep in proper lane (32%).

Utah law for stopping for school buses displaying red flashing lights on a two-lane road?

Traffic in both directions must stop until the lights stop flashing.

What does a flashing yellow arrow mean?

Left turns are permitted after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

At uncontrolled intersections, who has the right-of-way when two vehicles arrive simultaneously?

The driver on the right.

Required following distance behind a motorcycle or car on dry roads (minimum rule)?

Two-second rule.

How far from a fire hydrant is parking prohibited?

Within 15 feet.

Proper wheel direction when parking uphill with a curb?

Turn wheels away from the curb.

What lane position should you move to after completing a turn on a multi-lane road?

Move to or remain in the right-most lane when safe.

How many attempts at the written knowledge test are included in one fee?

Three (3) attempts within 12 months.

How long must a driver hold a limited-term license before renewal?

Expires on birthdate in 8 years for regular, shorter for limited-term (length of lawful presence).

What is Utah’s mandatory equipment for all vehicles regarding mirrors?

At least one inside or left outside mirror; vehicles towing or with obstructed view need two outside mirrors.

When must a driver dim high beams for an approaching vehicle?

Within 500 feet.

Utah Basic Speed Law states you must never drive faster than what?

Is reasonably safe for existing conditions, regardless of posted limit.

Penalty for a first conviction of careless driving if the court orders suspension?

Up to a 1-year license suspension (court’s discretion).

How much tread must tires have to be street-legal in Utah?

At least 2/32 of an inch.

What agency issues vehicle registrations in Utah?

Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), not the Driver License Division.

Device required on vehicles towing trailers to prevent separation?

One safety chain or cable strong enough to keep vehicles connected.

What must drivers do when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights?

Slow down and, if safe, move one lane away (Move-Over Law).

Hand signal for a right turn when riding a bicycle?

Left arm bent upward at 90° OR right arm straight out to the right.

Minimum age to operate a motor-assisted scooter without adult supervision in Utah?

15 years old.

What is the fine status for speeding in a highway work zone in Utah?

Fines are doubled.

When must a crash be reported to law enforcement in Utah?

If injury, death, or property damage totals $2,500 or more.

After buying a used car, how soon must you title and register it in Utah?

Within 60 days of purchase.

Required alcohol-free period to reinstate a license after an alcohol-restricted violation?

Duration of restriction (2, 3, 5, 10 years or life) without any measurable alcohol while driving.

Definition of ‘careless driving’ in Utah?

Committing two moving violations in one continuous drive OR one moving violation while distracted by in-vehicle activities unrelated to driving.

At what distance must you dim high beams when following another vehicle?

Within 300 feet.

How far should reflective warning triangles be placed behind a disabled vehicle on a two-way road?

One at 10 ft, one at 100 ft, and one at 200 ft to the rear (and 100 ft ahead if needed).

Document proving Utah residency for a license application must be dated within how many days?

Within the last 90 days.

Required liability insurance proof must be shown to any peace officer upon request. True or False?

True.

What color curb indicates no parking in Utah?

Red curb.

How many hours of parent-supervised driving are required for teen licensing, and how many after sunset?

40 hours total, including 10 hours after sunset.

What is Utah’s rule for beginning a pass of a bicyclist using a center two-way left-turn lane?

Motorist may use the lane to pass if the bicyclist is traveling below a reasonable speed and road is clear.

Meaning of a steady red X over a freeway flex-lane?

Lane is closed—you may not travel in that lane.

Legal limit for how far cargo may extend beyond a vehicle’s rear before requiring red lights/flags?

More than 4 feet.

How long after discharge do Utah military personnel have to renew an expired Utah license?

90 days after discharge or termination of orders.

What distance must you stop from the nearest rail at a railroad crossing with flashing signals?

Not less than 15 feet and not more than 50 feet.

When may you legally turn right on red in Utah?

After a complete stop and if the way is clear, unless posted ‘No Right Turn on Red’.

During a skid, what is the first action you should take?

Ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go.

What is the minimum insurance coverage required in Utah (liability limits)?

$25,000 bodily injury per person / $65,000 per accident / $15,000 property damage.

What does Utah’s ‘zipper merge’ instruction mean in construction zones?

Drivers in both lanes proceed to merge point and then alternate into the single lane.

Where should hands be placed on the steering wheel for safest control?

On the outside of the wheel at roughly 9 and 3 o’clock (or 8 and 4).

Is it legal to exceed the speed limit when passing another vehicle on a two-lane road in Utah?

No. You must stay within the posted speed limit.

What is the correct response to a flashing red traffic signal?

Come to a complete stop, then proceed when safe (equivalent to a stop sign).

How soon must you notify the DLD of an address change?

Within 10 days.

Utah law requires vehicles to keep how far back when following a fire apparatus responding to an alarm?

At least 500 feet.

Before entering a curve, when should you slow your vehicle?

Before entering the curve—brake in the straight approach, not while turning.

What should you do if your accelerator sticks while driving?

Shift to neutral, steer safely off the road, and turn off the engine.

Required BAC for CDL drivers that triggers disqualification?

0.04 BAC.

What is the maximum legal width of most vehicles in Utah without a special permit?

8 feet 6 inches.

What is the first step if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?

Ease off the accelerator and steer straight until traction returns.

Purpose of Utah’s Mobile Driver License (mDL)?

Optional secure digital version of the driver license carried in a smartphone for convenient identity/age verification.

Who must register as an organ donor for it to appear on the Utah license?

The applicant must consent at application/renewal; heart symbol is printed on the license.

How many points trigger a hearing for drivers under age 21?

70 points within three (3) years.

What does ‘ABS’ stand for and what is its benefit?

Anti-lock Braking System—prevents wheel lockup to maintain steering control during hard braking.

When must you report medical conditions to the Driver License Division?

If a condition may impair safe driving; driver is responsible to disclose.

Legal parking distance from a crosswalk?

Do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk.

Describe Utah’s flex-lane signal meanings.

Green arrow = lane open; Red X = lane closed.