Utah Driver License Test – Key Vocabulary

30 vocabulary flashcards summarizing essential Utah driving rules and regulations for test preparation.

School Zone Speed Limit

20 mph

Residential Speed Limit

25 mph

Highway Speed Limit

65–80 mph, as posted

Right-of-Way at a 4-Way Stop

First vehicle to stop goes first; if vehicles arrive together, yield to the driver on your right

Emergency Vehicle Protocol

Pull over to the right and stop

Following-Distance Rule

Minimum 3-second gap; increase in bad weather

Passing Restrictions

Do not pass within 100 ft of intersections, bridges, or railroad crossings

Signal Timing

Signal at least 2 seconds before turning or changing lanes

U-Turn Restrictions

Illegal on hills, curves, or where prohibited by signs

Flashing Red Light

Make a full stop; proceed when clear (treat as stop sign)

Red Arrow

No turns allowed until a green arrow or light appears

Yellow Light

Prepare to stop if it is safe to do so

Stop Sign Requirement

Full stop before the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection

School Bus Rule

Stop for buses with flashing red lights from both directions unless a physical median separates traffic

Seat Belt Law

All drivers and passengers must wear seat belts

Texting While Driving

Illegal for all drivers

Cell-Phone Use for Drivers Under 18

Prohibited except in emergencies

Adult Blood-Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limit

0.05 %

Minor BAC Limit

0.00 %

Hill Parking – Uphill With Curb

Turn wheels away from the curb

Hill Parking – Downhill

Turn wheels toward the curb

No Parking Near Fire Hydrant

Within 15 ft is prohibited

No Parking Near Crosswalk

Within 20 ft is prohibited

Learner Permit Minimum Age

15 years

Intermediate License Passenger Rule

No passengers under 18 for the first 6 months unless they are family members

Night Driving Restriction (Age 16–17)

No driving from midnight to 5 a.m.

Cyclist Passing Law

Give cyclists at least 3 ft of clearance

Point System Suspension Threshold

200 or more points in 3 years may lead to license suspension

Accident Reporting Requirement

Must report crashes involving injury or $1,500+ in damage

Moving Vehicle After Crash

Move the vehicle if no injuries and it is safe to do so